The water institute was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image
And also in 2019 Click for a larger image

The place is also designated as a heritage site in Israel Click for sign's details and as a stop on the Rishonim route of the Borochov neighborhood Click for sign's details

The board with the photos in the center of the sign is shown here in an enlarged format Click for a larger image

Translation of the text on the sign:

The First Well and Water Institute in the Borochov Neighborhood
The pioneers of the Borochov neighborhood, who settled here in 1922, faced a water supply problem due to a lack of resources. Water was therefore delivered by a cart carrying a water tank to a central location, where residents came with cans and buckets to receive their daily water ration.

In 1926, the first well of the Borochov neighborhoods was dug at this site. In 1940, the water supply system was upgraded – a water reservoir and a pumping station were established, financed by the founders. This allowed for regular and continuous water supply to all the homes in the neighborhood.

Throughout the years, the water plant was cared for and maintained by Zakhar Subolayev, who ensured its proper and continuous operation.

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The First “Haganah” Weapons Factory
In 1933, the first “Haganah” factory for producing weapons was established – the water plant of the Borochov neighborhood. This was the first weapons production facility of the “Haganah” organization. Later, the “Haganah” military industry plants were named “Ta’as” (Israel Military Industries).

The establishment of the “plant” at the water well continued earlier activities in which grenades were produced in the nearby homes of the Pikarski and Danieli families. Members of the “Haganah” volunteered for this work, and their expertise came entirely from self-learning.

After the War of Independence, the site operated under the Water Department of the Municipality of Giv’atayim and later served as a workshop for stage sets and signage.

The structure was restored through the initiative of the Municipality of Giv’atayim and with the donation of David Weizmann, whose mother worked at the water plant, in memory of his late father, Yosef Weizmann, who lived in the Borochov neighborhood.