…Introduction History of the Croton Waterworks 13 Above: Public celebration of the opening of the Croton Waterworks Right: Drawing of an earth-tunneling method used in the construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct History of the Croton Waterworks 14 Of…

…Like the railroad, the construction of the Croton and New Croton Dams and the New Croton Aqueduct played an important role in shaping Croton-on-Hudson’s development. Construction began on the Croton Dam in 1837 after several water crises…

…the Channel-way and Reservoirs, 78 General Construction of the Aqueduct, ... - 81 Description of the Line of Aqueduct, ----- 95 Appendix, - - - - - - - 125 PLATES. Aqueduct of Spoleto, Italy, .... - 3'^ Sections of the Croton Aqueduct, - - - - 84 & 86 Entrance Ventilator, .'.-■-- 88 Isometrical View of…

…When the City and State Governments finally gave their formal support to the construction of an aqueduct that would draw water from the distant Croton River Watershed in Westchester and Putnam Counties, Major David Bates Douglass, a West Point professor…

…The last major structure in the Croton Waterworks, the Croton Falls Dam and Reservoir, was completed in 1911. Even before this addition had been accomplished, however, New York City had begun construction on the Catskill Aqueduct, a much larger system…

…Workers sinking Shaft 26 of the New Croton Aqueduct, indicating the labor history that is just one aspect of the Croton Waterworks’ social/cultural significance Right: The berm of the Old Croton Aqueduct, a feature that is ingrained in the…

…During the winter months when most construction activities ceased, Jervis, ever mindful of economy, reduced the size of the staff in each division. The organization of the Engineering Department that was used on the Croton Aqueduct served as a model…

…Early weirs were constructed in the 1830s and 1840s for the Old Croton Aqueduct. These weirs had the ability to let off excess water from the conduits. However, they were not capable of diverting the water completely. They utilized a…

…This expansion culminated in the construction of the New Croton Aqueduct in 1891, which involved not only the usual condemnations but de- struction of the original village of Katonah (figure 43). In sum, the old Croton Aqueduct had initiated a…

…Like the railroad, the construction of the Croton and New Croton Dams and the New Croton Aqueduct played an important role in shaping Croton-on-Hudson’s development. Construction began on the Croton Dam in 1837 after several water crises…

…construction begins 1933 Golden Gate Bridge construction begins 1931 1936 1939-45 World War II High Bridge designated a NYC Landmark 1970 High Bridge Aqueduct & Tower placed on National Register of Historic Places 1972 1972 Site of Old Croton Dam…

…construction begins 1933 Golden Gate Bridge construction begins 1931 1936 1939-45 World War II High Bridge designated a NYC Landmark 1970 High Bridge Aqueduct & Tower placed on National Register of Historic Places 1972 1972 Site of Old Croton Dam…

…A prominent American architect who worked as an assistant engineer during the construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct system. receiving reservoir: One of two types of reservoirs utilized in the Croton system; Receiving reservoirs were intermediate reservoirs, located downstream, that

…During the winter months when most construction activities ceased, Jervis, ever mindful of economy, reduced the size of the staff in each division. The organization of the Engineering Department that was used on the Croton Aqueduct served as a model…

…A Memoir of the Construction, Cost and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct . . . together with an account of the Civic Celebration. New York: Printed by Charies King, 1843. Lamb, Mrs. Martha J. and Harrison, Mrs. Burton. History of the City of…

…Charles King, A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct (New York, 1843), p.220. 2. See selected bibliography on tlie construction of the Croton Aqueduct, p.57 of this book. 3. John Robison, A System…

…In reference to the Croton Waterworks, gothic refers to one of the many architectural styles used in the construction of the structural components comprising the aqueduct system. gravity-fed system: A water system designed to be operated by the force…

…29.100.2036 Charles King's A Memoir of the Construction, Cost and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct ... together n'ith an account of the Civic Celebration (1843) features the most comprehensive description of the Croton Aqueduct Celebration. Commissioned by…

…who supervised construction for nearly 13 years and was most responsible for the successful and timely completion of the "Old Croton," John B. Jervis (figure 11). The selection of Jervis to direct the building of the Croton Aqueduct was due…

…Jr., View of Croton Dam. engraved by Henry Jordan & Frederick Halpin, frontispiece from Charles King's A Memoir of the Construction, Costs and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct .... New York. 1843 The Hudson River Museum of Westchester, Gift of John…

…When the City and State Governments finally gave their formal support to the construction of an aqueduct that would draw water from the distant Croton River Watershed in Westchester and Putnam Counties, Major David Bates Douglass, a West Point professor…

…Jervis, the second chief engineer of the Croton Aqueduct would have the actual responsibility of designing and supervising the construction of the bridge across the Harlem River. As directed by an act of the State Legislature, whose goal was to…

…IMAGINING THE AQUEDUCT J. F. Atwili, publisher, New York, Croton Water Celebration (City Hall Park), 1842. In pencil: "Aster House — Park Theatre/Croton Water Celebration, 1842" Lithographed music title for "The Croton Ode"; SVtx 12V'' inches The J. Clarence Davies…

…Aqueduct bridges Where major water courses crossed the line of the Aqueduct it was necessary to build something larger than a culvert, and Jervis was forced to consider aqueduct bridges along the length of the Aqueduct between the Croton Dam…

…But in the early 1840s, America was still searching for self-confi- dence and self-definition. "Imagining" public works such as the Old Croton Aqueduct, in creating a symbolic imagery for the public, helped people place themselves in the context…

…The construction of the work was commenced in May 1837 ; and on the 22d June, 1842, the Aqueduct received the water from the Fountain Reservoir on the Croton : — on the 27th of June, the water having been permitted to traverse…

…New Croton Aqueduct SHAFT NUMBER 21 Plate 29, New Croton Aqueduct Shaft Number 21 was engineered at a depth of 103 feet. Marking the eastern end of the Harlem River Siphon, numerous difficulties were encountered in its construction. Type Type…

…CROTON DAM BARN (Submerged) Plate 13-, Old Croton Aqueduct Interpretation Current Designation(s) Type 28 Sign Current Designation(s) Type Originally designed with earthen embankments flanking a masonry dam, the Old Croton Dam suffered damage in a flood during construction…

…in its construction. Type Significance(s) Interpretation Sign Interpretation Sign Current Designation(s) CROTON FALLS RESERVOIR 1906-1911 Plate 7-, New Croton Aqueduct Formed by impounding the West Branch and Middle Branch of the Croton Reservoir, the Croton Falls Reservoir…

…The design and construction of the Aqueduct is also noted as one of the remarkable technical accomplishments of 19th-century engineering. The Croton Aqueduct is usually thus described as an example of an innovative technology and as a response to…