…original Croton Dam was built between 1837 and 1842 to serve New York City's water needs. By 1881, after repairs, the Old Croton Reservoir supplied about 90 million US gallons a day via the Old Croton Aqueduct. Growing demand…

Bird's Eye Views of the Croton Aqueduct, 1879-1887 This post examines two historical perspective maps depicting New York City's water infrastructure during a critical period of urban expansion. Will L. Taylor created a four-sheet engraving published…

…Conical ventilating towers, placed approximately every mile, relieved pressure and maintained water freshness. The aqueduct extended from the Old Croton Dam in Westchester County to the Harlem River, continuing over High Bridge at 173rd Street and descending Manhattan's West…

…The Croton River and Aqueduct Navigating upriver proved challenging due to tidal currents. The Croton River, originally named Kitch-a-wan meaning "large and swift current," became crucial to New York City's water supply. Beginning in 1837, authorities constructed…

…the Croton Dam, New Croton Dam, and Croton Aqueduct were constructed to supply New York City water. Irish, Italian, and German immigrants arrived for these construction projects. By 1898 incorporation, the population had reached 1,000. Clifford Harmon, a realtor…