{"product_id":"sedalia-mo-missouri-water-works-1940s-linen-postcard-unused","title":"Sedalia MO Missouri Water Works 1940s Linen Postcard Unused","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unused vintage postcard showcases the Water Works in Sedalia, Missouri, featuring a charming red brick building and lush landscaped surroundings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Natural color postcard with vivid details \u003cbr\u003e• Back features \"Place Stamp Here\" with unused condition \u003cbr\u003e• Measures 5.5 x 3.5 inches \u003cbr\u003e• Published by General News Agency, Sedalia, MO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlight discoloration and a small stain on the back corner.\u003cbr\u003e_________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe image shows a vintage postcard of the original Water Works building in Sedalia, Missouri, which was a significant infrastructure project for the burgeoning railroad city in the late 19th century. \u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003eThe city of Sedalia built its first water works system, using the Holly system, which was inaugurated on October 17, 1872.\u003cbr\u003eThe original source of water was Flat Creek, located three miles south of town, but this supply proved insufficient during droughts.\u003cbr\u003eThe water works system was eventually sold to a private firm, which later became the Sedalia Water Company, in 1887.\u003cbr\u003eThe city repurchased the utility in 1957 and currently operates its water department using deep wells and a modern filtration plant completed in 2001. \u003cbr\u003eCurrent Status\u003cbr\u003eThe specific red brick building pictured in the postcard is no longer in use as the city's main water facility. The Sedalia Water Department currently operates from a different location at 6500 Water Works Rd, and has a new lab and filtration plant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48849216569561,"sku":"24540","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/ih9SIOSm_0.jpg?v=1782295881","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/sedalia-mo-missouri-water-works-1940s-linen-postcard-unused","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}