From the April 9, 1970, Pagosa SUN — OUT OF THE PAST — The old water wheel that so faithfully pumped water for the town of Pagosa Springs for many years ended its life this week. The old wheel, installed in 1933 or 1934 as a WPA project, was used to pump water to an earthen reservoir on Reservoir Hill until 1954 when electric diesel pumps were installed. The old wheel no longer generated enough horsepower to pump water as town usage increased. Since that time it has been idle and was sold by the town recently, leaving the old water plant empty except for electric and diesel pumps.
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