Croton Aqueduct - Wikipedia
WEBThe Croton Aqueduct or Old Croton Aqueduct was a large and complex water distribution system constructed for New York City between 1837 and 1842. The great aqueducts, which were among the first in the United States, carried water by gravity 41 miles (66 km) from the Croton River in Westchester County to reservoirs in Manhattan.
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park - New York State Parks
WEBThe Old Croton Aqueduct between Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson crosses several colonial tenant farms impacted by the Revolutionary War.Walk and learn how the war divided neighbors and families into patriots or loyalists and everything in between.
The Old Croton Aqueduct: An Engineering Marvel
WEBThe trail is virtually as old as the Aqueduct. It was created for reasons of security - to prevent local opponents of this massive, intrusive construction from attempting to sabotage the water supply - and to facilitate workers' access to the water conduit.
The Old Croton Aqueduct Is a Picturesque Walking Trail
WEBSep 23, 2023 · What saved New York City was the Croton River in Westchester County, and one of the most ambitious engineering projects in local history: an aqueduct carrying water over 40 miles from the Old Croton Dam to Manhattan reservoirs, the largest at the site of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue.
Plan a Visit | Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct
WEBPlan a Visit. The Old Croton Aqueduct trail is perfect for jogging, hiking, dirt biking and walking with strollers, although some sections of the trail have small stones and occasional tree roots. The trail can be muddy after a heavy rain but, on the whole, drainage is good.
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historical Trail
WEBFor more than 150 years, the trail atop the Old Croton Aqueduct has linked communities along the lower Hudson River. This tree-lined 26.2-mile portion of the 41-mile trailway, popular with runners and walkers, offers glimpses …
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct
WEBOct 2, 2024 · Education, Restoration and Advocacy for the Old Croton Aqueduct in New York and Westchester.
Old Croton Aqueduct Becomes The Bronx’s First-Ever Scenic …
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Completed in 1842 after five years of construction by more than 3,000 Irish immigrants, the Old Croton Aqueduct brought water from a reservoir in Croton that was the first source providing reliably clean water to New York City as it was rapidly developing.
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail : NYC Parks
WEBBuilt between 1837 and 1842, the Old Croton Aqueduct was New York City's first water supply system. It replaced the inadequate wells, springs, and ponds used until then. Drawn from the Croton River in Westchester County, the abundant clean water helped fuel a population boom and remained in service until 1958.
To Quench the Thirst of New Yorkers - Museum of the City of …
WEBDec 31, 2017 · Learn about the Croton Aqueduct, a 19th century engineering feat that allowed for clean water to be brought to New York City 175 years ago.