Quaker Bridge, Before 1894 The article presents two rare photographs of Quaker Bridge, both provided by the Westchester County Historical Society. These images document the wooden covered bridge that occupied the current bridge's location from 1847 to 1894. According…

The View from Quaker Bridge This post showcases historical postcards depicting the Croton River near Quaker Bridge, dating from approximately 1901-1907. The first card, published by William Terhune of "Ossining on Hudson," presents "the Croton River, from Quaker Bridge…

Quaker Bridge, circa 1914 This post features a historical postcard depicting Quaker Bridge, published around 1914. The card was created by Frank L. Simone, a notable publisher of postcards featuring Croton area scenes. The specific postcard shown is postmarked Oscawana…

…That bridge was rebuilt in 1830 by local Quaker preacher, William Purdy, hence the name "Quaker Bridge". In 1841, Purdy's bridge was swept away -- along with all the other Croton River bridges, many houses and several mills -- when part…

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…William Purdy rebuilt a covered wooden bridge over the Croton River in 1830 at personal expense, providing access to the Quaker meeting house. The current Quaker Bridge, described as "one of the oldest bridges in Westchester," stands as a tribute…

…That bridge was rebuilt in 1830 by local Quaker preacher, William Purdy, hence the name "Quaker Bridge". In 1841, Purdy's bridge

…Muscoot, Croton, and the proposed Quaker Bridge Dam. The map contrasted the old aqueduct (dotted line) with the new tunnel route (solid line). At publication, the New Croton Aqueduct tunnel remained three years from completion.

…Note that the label on the card incorrectly refers to the "Quaker Bridge Dam". The significance of this error is explained at the end of the tour. Maple Avenue In 1915, if you were standing in front of where the…