Pump Station opens in spring
The historic Crystal Spring Pump Station opens for the summer beginning Saturday, May 31. It will be open Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free .
It is located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and McClanahan Avenue in Roanoke. Hours are Saturday 12-4 and Sunday from 1-4. Admission is free.
The pump was a mechanical marvel of the day when it was purchased in 1905 by Roanoke. The pump’s 13 ft. diameter, 11-ton flywheel was designed to turn at a consistent 40 revolutions per minute to ensure steady pumping operation, and it did so almost without interruption for the next 50 years.

A video explains the operation and a tour guide takes visitors through the massive pump display. The pump visit also offers a unique view of the construction of an addition to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Bring your camera.

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