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The Cork man who became the youngest ever resident engineer at the city's waterworks
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This article profiles Michael Riordan, who served as the youngest resident engineer at the Cork City Waterworks for 27 years. It details the historical evolution of the plant's power sources, transitioning from steam to electricity.
Why it matters
Preserves local industrial history and highlights the technological advancements in municipal infrastructure during the early 20th century.
The waterworks, and surrounding areas, in the 1920s
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Historical biographical account with no political or social bias.
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