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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2019 · 3 MIN

Philadelphia's plumbing revolution: wood pipes

from Retropod · host The Washington Post

In 1812, Philadelphia was outfitted with the latest in plumbing technology - a network of wooden pipes to carry water throughout the city.

In 1812, Philadelphia was outfitted with the latest in plumbing technology - a network of wooden pipes to carry water throughout the city.

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