Marcel Birthelmer wrote:
> For those interested in water power and its use in industrial times
> in the US, the book "Waterpower in Lowell, MA"  may be of interest. I
> bought it on a whim, not having much knowledge or experience with
> water power, and I found it a mostly interesting, if (ironically)
> mildly dry treatment of the use of water power in revolutionizing
> industrial operations around that time. It's not a highly technical
> treatise, but more of a historical perspective.

For anyone that might be interested in such things and find themselves in
the area, much of the water works and related infrastructure is now part of
the Lowell National Historic Park.  The canals are still largely intact.
One of the old industrial buildings, Wannalancit Mill, has been restored an=
d
turned into a museum.  A bunch of years back I heard of plans to run the
turbine at Wannalancit Mill for real as a demonstration, but I don't know i=
f
that ever happened.  There is also a museum in another area, with canal
tours available.  It's all rather well done, and worth a afternoon if you'r=
e
interested in such things.

Dave may chime in with more accurate and complete information.


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