We recently visited El Palacio del Aquas Corrientes (more or less), which was the headquarters, including holding tanks, for the water distribution system in Buenos Aires. The building is pretty incredible as it was built during the period when Argentina was trying to convince the rest of the world (i.e., France) that it was sophisticated and rich enough to deserve some respect. The exhibits in this museum are less than extravagent, but include some nice items such as this American visitor.
And, this display is undoubtedly the most photographed.
World travel is so broadening.
My second favorite item in the museum was this valve, which a visitor could actually operate. Those machinists really did a great job. You probably can't see how the value seats in the faucet to create a perfect seal, but I was impressed.
Didn't get a picture of the child care center across the street for the employees of the running water department but it was called "Little Drops of Water" ("Gotitas de Aqua"). Cute, no?
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