268 passages in 268 source items for “Chief Nimham's Last Stand”

Daniel Nimham Statue — Fishkill, NY Eight-foot bronze statue of Daniel Nimham by sculptor Michael Keropian, dedicated 2022 in Fishkill, NY. Nimham was the last sachem of the Wappinger who traveled to London in 1766 and died at the Battle…

Hospital Corps at New Croton Dam Strike 1900 A group of six men in military uniforms, likely part of the Hospital Corps, stand in front of a tent with a Red Cross flag at the New Croton Dam labor strike…

Soldiers at New Croton Dam construction Two soldiers in uniform stand on a wooden platform with a large metal machine, overlooking the construction site of the New Croton Dam in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. They hold rifles and wear hats…

…They stand on a gravelly beach with a pavilion and American flag in the background. Several other people, including children, are scattered around. Date: 1898 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY Type: photograph Subjects: beach, people, pavilion, flag, Hudson River Source…

…Three children stand or sit around them. The background shows a body of water with trees on the opposite shore. Date: 1898 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY Type: photograph Subjects: family, boat, water, trees Source: DCMNY / New-York Historical Society…

…Several men stand around the exposed burial site with ladders descending into the dig. Dog burials were significant in Lenape culture, indicating the spiritual importance of animals. Photograph by W. L. Calver. Date: c.1920 Location: Cooper Street & Isham Avenue…

Willem Kieft and Algonquian Chief Smoking Peace Pipe An illustration depicting Willem Kieft, Director-General of New Netherland, and an Algonquian chief smoking a peace pipe, surrounded by other colonial figures and Native Americans. The scene appears to be set…

Croton Aqueduct Tunnelling Method — Jervis Drawing (1837) Ink and watercolor engineering drawing by chief engineer John B. Jervis showing workers tunnelling through earth during the construction of the Croton Aqueduct. Jervis designed the entire 41-mile system, including the dam…

Croton Aqueduct Plans and Sections — Jervis Drawing (1837) Ink and watercolor rendering of aqueduct cross-sections, elevations, and construction plans by chief engineer John B. Jervis. Shows the precise engineering behind the gravity-fed system that carried Croton water to…

…Compiled under the direction of chief engineer John B. Jervis. Shows the relationship of the aqueduct to rivers, hills, and settlements along its 41-mile route. Date: 1846 Type: map Subjects: Croton Aqueduct, rivers, hills, settlements, Westchester County, Manhattan Source…

Profile of Lower Part of Croton Aqueduct — Jervis/Schramke (1843) Engineering profile drawn by Theophilus Schramke under the direction of chief engineer John B. Jervis, showing the elevation changes along the lower portion of the Croton Aqueduct as it approached…

…1, 1948, the U.S. Postal Service officially incorporated hyphens into the cancellation stamp for what had previously been called "Croton on Hudson." This transition is documented through a pair of commemorative envelopes known as "last/first covers," which were…

…1, 1948, the U.S. Postal Service officially incorporated hyphens into the cancellation stamp for what had previously been called "Croton on Hudson." This transition is documented through a pair of commemorative envelopes known as "last/first covers," which were…

…1, 1948, the U.S. Postal Service officially incorporated hyphens into the cancellation stamp for what had previously been called "Croton on Hudson." This transition is documented through a pair of commemorative envelopes known as "last/first covers," which were…

…1, 1948, the U.S. Postal Service officially incorporated hyphens into the cancellation stamp for what had previously been called "Croton on Hudson." This transition is documented through a pair of commemorative envelopes known as "last/first covers," which were…

Croton's Old Post Road Inn, 1890 Croton's Old Post Road Inn, 1890 In January 1890, Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly published an article by C. Hills Warren examining the Albany Post Road's history with nostalgic reverence. Warren…

Croton's Old Post Road Inn, 1890 Croton's Old Post Road Inn, 1890 In January 1890, Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly published an article by C. Hills Warren examining the Albany Post Road's history with nostalgic reverence. Warren…

Croton Lake from Baldwin's Date: 1926 Source: Westchester County Park Commission Photograph Collection

Croton's Old Post Road Inn, 1890 Croton's Old Post Road Inn, 1890 In January 1890, Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly published an article by C. Hills Warren examining the Albany Post Road's history with nostalgic reverence. Warren…

U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 This article examines a 1943 topographic map of the Haverstraw Quadrangle, surveyed in 1938 by the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey. The map reveals Croton…

U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 This article examines a 1943 topographic map of the Haverstraw Quadrangle, surveyed in 1938 by the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey. The map reveals Croton…

U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 This article examines a 1943 topographic map of the Haverstraw Quadrangle, surveyed in 1938 by the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey. The map reveals Croton…

The High Bridge at Harlem — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving of the iconic High Bridge carrying the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. The oldest standing bridge in New York City, opened 1848, with Roman-style stone arches. From Harper…

The Hudson Highlands, Source of the Croton — Harper's (1860) Engraving showing the Hudson Highlands near the source of the Croton River. From Harper's, December 1860. The Croton River rises in Putnam County and flows through the highlands before…

An Aqueduct Ventilator — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving of a ventilation tower along the Croton Aqueduct. These distinctive stone towers, spaced at intervals along the 41-mile route, allowed air circulation in the underground tunnel. They became landmarks along the…

Woman's Holy War — Temperance Cartoon Currier & Ives 1874 temperance cartoon 'Woman's Holy War.' The Croton area had several speakeasies during Prohibition including the Nikko Inn, Mikado Inn, and Tumble Inn. Date: 1874 Type: lithograph Subjects: woman, horse, barrels…

…Frog's Point to Croton River (1776) Revolutionary War map showing American and British army positions from Frog's Point to the Croton River, October 12-28, 1776. Shows the Croton Ferry crossing and military fortifications in the Neutral Ground…

Croton Aqueduct Bridge (High Bridge) — King's Handbook (1893) The High Bridge across the Harlem River from King's Handbook of New York City (1893). Shows the bridge in its original stone-arch form — a Roman-style aqueduct bridge that…

Historic Brick Bearing 'UJN' Manufacturer's Mark This image captures a close-up of a single weathered, reddish-brown brick, likely part of an outdoor path or older structure. The brick's surface is covered with dirt and moss, hinting…

Croton's First Train Station Croton's First Train Station This article presents a historically significant photograph of Croton's inaugural train station, circa 1849. The station was constructed in 1849 and situated on the river side of the tracks…