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crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/12/30/new-croton-dam-construction-1896/
New Croton Dam Construction, 1896
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…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/12/30/new-croton-dam-construction-1896/
New Croton Dam Construction, 1896
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…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/12/30/new-croton-dam-construction-1896/
New Croton Dam Construction, 1896
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…
Westchester County Archives, Park Commission Collection
Croton Dam Bridge Towers Under Construction
A black-and-white photograph showing the construction of bridge towers for the Croton Dam, likely part of the Croton Aqueduct system. The towers are made of metal and have cables attached. The scene…
Library of Congress
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…