Historical information
Hand Pump. Reticulated water did not reach Diamond Creek until 1914. This beautiflly restored hand pump raised water from the outside domed well to provide cool clear water for domestic use.
Significance
The Hand Pump is a well preserved example of equipment used domestically in the Diamond Creek area
Physical description
Hand pump used for pumping water from shallow wells. Restored by Kim Howard in 1996. Green. Column is screwed to base which is mounted on Redgum planks.
Inscriptions & markings
PATENTED 1842, W & B DOUGLAS, "MIDD'A CONN.
Subjects
References
- William and Benjamin Douglas Toolmakers of Middletown Website providing details of Douglas brothers, Middletown and their impact on their industry
- The Douglas Archives A Collection of Historical and Genealogical Records
