Water Books, 1908-1964
Scope and Contents
If your building dates from the period ca. 1907-1960, this series of records could provide you with a very close approximation of the date of construction since the original water and sewer connections would have been made while the structure was going up. Buildings built earlier would have
initial connections as well, so you must be careful not to depend on these documents unless you are certain from other sources that your property dates from 1907-1960.
Use the Street Index to find your property’s water connection number. Then, use the water connection number to discover the date and location of connection. Be advised that there are separate indexing and separate water connection records for the Algiers neighborhood. The Street index will also provide a location’s sewerage connection number, which will give you the access point to the Foreman’s and Inspector’s Sewerage Reports.
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1964
Creator
- From the Collection: Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number.
Requesting Materials
Extent
36 Reels : 36 rolls of microfilm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Arranged numerically by connection number, the records give the date of each water meter connection, the location, name of the property owner, and the name of the master plumber on the job. In addition to the initial connection, there are also references to the dates of later meter changes. (LLD64 WNO 1908-1964 mf)
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org