A detailed engraving from the October 17, 1896 Scientific American depicting the New Croton Dam construction. According to Christopher Tompkins, author of The Croton Dams and Aqueduct, this image is "especially noteworthy for its accuracy in depicting the excavation."

# Old Croton Aqueduct ## Background Manhattan faced severe water scarcity as the city expanded northward from Wall Street. The island's brackish rivers provided limited freshwater, which became increasingly contaminated by sewage and industrial effluent. Before the aqueduct's construction, residents…

# History of the Old Croton Aqueduct ## Origins and Construction The Croton Water Supply System was established to address critical public health crises. New York City faced recurring fires and epidemics that repeatedly devastated the metropolis, stemming from inadequate water infrastructure…

…By 1881, after repairs, the Old Croton Reservoir supplied about 90 million US gallons a day via the Old Croton Aqueduct. Growing demand prompted the Aqueduct Commission to order construction of a new system in 1885. The planned reservoir would…

…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…

The Ossining Historical Society Museum houses a remarkable photographic collection documenting the Old Croton Aqueduct. During a recent visit, curator Norm MacDonald shared newly acquired materials, including two rare photographs capturing blacksmiths at the New Croton Dam from September 1895…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…costly enterprise required — a new aqueduct from the Croton River. In 1880, however, the ancient project to obtain a supply from the Bronx watershed and the Rye Ponds was revived, leading to the construction of the so-called Bronx River…

…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…

…Spooner (1900)] On the 26th of April, 1837, bids were opened " for furnish-ing the materials and completing the construction of twenty-three sections of the Croton Aqueduct, including the dam in the Croton, the aqueduct bridge over Sing Sing…

…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…