Croton Aqueduct Harlem River Crossing

Croton Aqueduct Harlem River Crossing

The image depicts the Croton Aqueduct crossing the Harlem River, showcasing the original High Bridge design with stone arches. The scene includes a river with sailboats and steamboats, a grassy bank with trees, and people on horseback and on foot. In the background, there are hills and buildings.

Date: 1843 Location: Harlem River, New York City Type: lithograph Subjects: river, bridge, boats, trees, people, horses Source: NYPL, Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct (F.B. Tower) License: Public domain