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Reservoir #3 on February 27, 2010
Washington Park contains two reservoirs for Portland's drinking water.
Reservoir #3 on February 15, 2010
Reservoir #3 was built in 1894. It is 49 feet deep and holds 16.4 million gallons of water.
Reservoir #3 on February 15, 2010
Federal drinking water regulations require that Portland replace its open reservoirs with covered reservoirs.
Reservoir #3 on February 15, 2010
A covered reservoir will be built in place of the current open Reservoir #3, with a reflecting pool on top to preserve the original appearance.
Reservoir #3 Gatehouse on February 15, 2010
This is the gatehouse for Reservoir #3. The oval-shaped structure displays the high level of architectural detail and workmanship that even the most utilitarian buildings received back in 1894.
Reservoir #4 on February 15, 2010
From the walkway around Reservoir #3 is this view of the similar Reservoir #4, also built in 1894.
Reservoir #4 on February 15, 2010
The water in Reservoirs #3 & #4 is between 35 and 50 degrees and arrives through a gravity-fed system primarily from Reservoir #5 at Mt. Tabor Park in Southeast Portland.
View of Vista Bridge & Downtown Portland on February 27, 2010
From along Sherwood Boulevard above the reservoirs there are a few spots with views of downtown Portland, including the US Bancorp Tower, and the Vista Avenue Viaduct.
View of Vista Bridge & Downtown Portland on February 27, 2010
View of US Bancorp Tower on February 27, 2010
View of Vista Bridge & Downtown Portland on February 27, 2010
View of Vista Bridge & Downtown Portland on February 27, 2010
Exposed Tree Roots in Washington Park on February 27, 2010
There are many trails running through Washington Park. I saw this tree with its roots exposed along the Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) Trail.
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