In the early 1890’s, Scottish-born inventor, John Thomson invented a revolutionary new water meter that would have a significant impact on health in the United States. However, in order to produce enough water meters for the masses, Thomson enlisted the help of Architect Louis E. Jallade to design the and lead the construction of the Thomson Meter Building located in the now very popular, Dumbo, Brooklyn. Although Thomson’s water meter was revolutionary in the early 1900’s, it seems as though his meters are not in use or even remembered today. So the question is, “Why is Thomson Water more significant now than ever before?”. Little did John Thomson know that it would be the Thomson Water Building, that produced his water meters, itself that would have the most lasting impact on his legacy.
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