Historical Preservation
 
Purpose:

The purpose of the Historical Preservation Committee is to preserve the rich heritage of the water industry and further the possibility of a water museum.  The committee's function is not only to preserve artifacts, but also the personal knowledge and experience of the retired membership.
 

Committee Membership:

The Historical Preservation Committee consists of AWWA members, each with a demonstrated interest in the promotion and preservation of the heritage of the water industry.

 
Committee Chair:
 
Thomas Newhof
Prein & Newhof
3355 Evergreen Dr., NE
Grand Rapids MI  49525
Phone: 616/ 364-8491
FAX: 616/ 364-6955
E-mail: tnewhof@preinnewhof.com
Committee Co-Chair:
 
Ervin H. A. Stahl
1130 Haslett Rd.
Haslett MI  48840-9778
Phone: 517/ 339-2365
E-mail: ehastahl@aol.com
 
 
Committee Members:

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  • Mackenzie Davis

  • Eugene Glysson

  • Tom Idema

  • William Kelley

  • Virgil Langworthy

  • Elizabeth Newhof

  • Chuck Van Der Kolk

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  • Patsy Clark, Board Liaison

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    Functions:

    A primary function of this committee is to further the possibility of a water museum at the City of Grand Rapids, Monroe Avenue Filtration plant site.  This activity may include:

    • Preservation of the historic structure
    • Conversion of the plant to provide:
      • a research laboratory
      • a pilot plant for potable water treatment research
      • Section offices and archives
      • a water industry museum

    The committee also seeks to identify other historical preservation sites and determines whether conversion of the site to another use is desirable or necessary.
     

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