View from
West Spring St
Waterworks circa 1900 or earlier
Waterworks circa 1900
Town
Picnic 2006
View of
Tashmoo circa 1900
View from
the Overlook 2004
The
Amphitheater
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The Waterworks Building can and should be the
centerpiece of one of the great public spaces on the Vineyard.
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At Tashmoo, we have all the assets of a beautiful park;
scenic vistas, historical sites and popular activities. However
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To function well, it needs a center; a place for picnics and
events, a shelter for park users, and a source of income for
maintenance and operations.
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Waterworks Building Fall of 2004
Interior
Conditions 2005
West
Elevation Fall of 2004
Waterworks Building and Intake Shed
Waterworks and intake shed, postcard dated 1906
Waterworks with intake shed converted to a pavilion
Open Space network
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Renovate the building to provide facilities for the park.
Include bathrooms and a prep kitchen for park
users and events.
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Include space in the building for a compatible organization.
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Create a small museum showing the history of the site, the
waterworks and the structure.
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Create a small pavilion adjacent to the building (based on the
old intake shed) to be used for picnics,
weddings and events.
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Lease space for weekend parking at the new Dukes County Bank to
be used by amphitheater patrons,
wedding parties and other large groups.
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Improve the canoe and kayak Landing at the south end of Tashmoo
Lake
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Link the overlook, park trails, and bikeways to an Open-Space
Network connecting the building, the
lake, the town and the countryside.
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Generate income for maintenance and repairs by leasing space
within the building and by booking
weddings and events on the grounds.
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Do a structural survey of the buildings
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Do Existing Condition drawings
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Apply for National Register status
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Research funding options
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Develop a program for the building (space and use
requirements)
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Develop schematic design plans
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Develop long-range financing and maintenance plans.
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