Historic Cahaba Pumping Station: Birmingham's Water Legacy
Explore Birmingham's waterworks history at the Historic Cahaba Pumping Station, a museum and conference center showcasing the city's early engineering feats.
Step back in time at the Historic Cahaba Pumping Station, a museum and conference center showcasing Birmingham's early waterworks. Completed in 1890, the station played a vital role in the city's growth by pumping water from the Cahaba River to a reservoir on Shades Mountain [2, 4]. Explore the preserved buildings, early tools, and equipment that tell the story of this engineering marvel [3].
A brief summary to Historic Cahaba Pumping Station
- 4012 Sicard Hollow Rd, Birmingham, Overton, Alabama, 35243, US
- +1205-969-1069
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the Birmingham Water Works website for updated hours and possible event closures before visiting [2].
- Consider visiting during a weekday for a quieter, less crowded experience [2].
- Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Cahaba Heights for dining and shopping [2].
Getting There
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Driving
From US Highway 280, take the exit for Sicard Hollow Road [2, 3]. Head north on Sicard Hollow Road for approximately 1.5 miles [2]. The Historic Cahaba Pumping Station will be on your left [2]. Parking is available on-site and is free [4, 10].
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Public Transport
While direct public transportation is limited, you can take the MAX bus 280 from downtown Birmingham to the Summit Shopping Center [2]. From there, a taxi or ride-sharing service (Uber/Lyft) is needed to cover the remaining distance to the station on Sicard Hollow Road [2]. The bus fare is $2 [2]. A taxi/ride-share from The Summit to the Pumping Station will cost approximately $15-$20 [2].
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