Vernon Pumping Station

The Vernon Pumping Station is a one-story masonry water pumping station designed by Henry Brauns and constructed in 1931. The building is located off of Wyman Park Drive in Baltimore where it is still active to this day. The architectural style is eclectic, with elements of Italian Renaissance Revival in the symmetry, use of quoins, pediments, and keystoned round arches. It also incorporates Spanish Colonial style evident in its curvilinear gable and use of polychrome terracotta ornament. This piece of public architecture has been imperative to the advancement of public utility technology in the city. It reflects the refinements and achievements of Batlimore’s public works department in the early 20th century. Inside houses an advanced electrically-driven pumping system that triumphs over the “dinosaur technology” of steam power of the 19th century. Information from [Maryland Historical Trust](https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/stagsere/se1/se5/040500/040514/pdf/msa_se5_40514.pdf )