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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1859 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed frontal view of the Nassau Water Works pumping station building in low relief, featuring a central pedimented entrance, flanking wings, and a tall smokestack at left emitting smoke. A microscopic engraver's signature appears on the base of the structure. The surrounding field shows a lightly engraved cloud background. |
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| Reverse lettering | WATER INTRODUCED IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN / DECEMBER 1858 / CELEBRATED APRIL / 1859 / F.B. SMITH & HARTMANN |
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