554 passages in 554 source items for “From Kitchawank to CCC”

Kitchawank Native American Village An illustration depicting a Native American village, likely of the Kitchawank people, showing a palisaded settlement with several rounded houses or wigwams and a central fire pit. The village is surrounded by a wooden palisade with…

Indian Tribes in the Vicinity of Manhattan (1921) 1921 map showing the locations of indigenous tribes around Manhattan, including the Kitchawank in the Croton-on-Hudson area. The Kitchawank were a band of the Wappinger Confederacy. Date: 1921 Location: Greater…

Novi Belgii Map Excerpt (1685) Detail from a 1685 edition of the Novi Belgii map showing the Hudson River valley including the area near present-day Croton Point where the Kitchawank had their fortress Navish. Date: 1685 Type: map Subjects…

…Ruttenber's 1872 study, the definitive 19th-century work on the Kitchawank, Wappinger, and other Hudson River indigenous peoples. Date: 1872 Type: engraving Subjects: book cover Source: Internet Archive (ruttenberindians00ruttrich), p.1 License: Public domain

…This mark identifies it as a product of the IXL Brick Company, a prominent manufacturer active from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Such mass-produced bricks were fundamental building materials, indicating industrial contributions to local construction and infrastructure…

The Croton on Its Way to Town — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving showing the Croton Aqueduct route as it carries water toward Manhattan. From T. Addison Richards' comprehensive article in Harper's, December 1860. The aqueduct traveled 41 miles by…

Hudson River North to Croton Point by Robert Havell Jr. [Article content from crotonhistory.org - see URL for full text and images] Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/01/23/hudson-river-north-to-croton-point-by…

…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…

…A seven-mile parade wound through Manhattan to this spot, where the New York Sacred Music Society sang the Croton Ode to music adapted from Rossini. Date: 1842 Location: City Hall Park, Manhattan, New York City Source: New York Public…

Hutchinson River Crossing, Eastchester to Pelham A stone bridge over the Hutchinson River, with a road and sidewalk leading up to it. The image shows a view looking north from the grounds of the Pell mansion towards Mount Vernon. A…

Hydrographic Map Showing Line of Croton Aqueduct (1846) Detailed map from the NYPL Map Division showing the complete route of the Croton Aqueduct from the Croton Dam through Westchester County to Manhattan. Compiled under the direction of chief engineer John…

…The dam's masonry gate house controlled the flow of water into the aqueduct tunnel that carried it 41 miles to Manhattan. From 'Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct' (1843). Date: 1843 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY Type: engraving Subjects: Croton…

…from Camp in the Small Lagoon by Theodore Cornu A pen-and-ink drawing from Hudson Valley Echoes, issue #3, 1953. "Early morning is greeted by the calls of the Crows as they fly off at their slow pace to…

Cannon Ball Time to Harmon Cannon Ball Time to Harmon This post features a historical advertisement from the New York Evening World (June 25, 1907) promoting land sales in Harmon. The ad describes Harmon as "the highest, healthiest, most beautiful…

…View looking north from Pelham Parkway. This was a major junction in the indigenous trail network — the path from here ran north through Westchester County past Croton to the highlands. The Lenape name ‘Acqueegenom’ refers to this important ford. Photograph…

Winter on the Hudson River Winter on the Hudson River This piece draws from Benson John Lossing's 1866 classic The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea, documenting a strikingly different winter landscape along the Hudson River compared to…

Winter on the Hudson River Winter on the Hudson River This piece draws from Benson John Lossing's 1866 classic The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea, documenting a strikingly different winter landscape along the Hudson River compared to…

Winter on the Hudson River Winter on the Hudson River This piece draws from Benson John Lossing's 1866 classic The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea, documenting a strikingly different winter landscape along the Hudson River compared to…

View of Haverstraw Bay, circa 1868 View of Haverstraw Bay, circa 1868 At first glance, this print appears to be a Hudson River landscape painting, showing a northward view from Scarborough. The composition depicts the widest section of the river…

View of Haverstraw Bay, circa 1868 View of Haverstraw Bay, circa 1868 At first glance, this print appears to be a Hudson River landscape painting, showing a northward view from Scarborough. The composition depicts the widest section of the river…

View of Haverstraw Bay, circa 1868 View of Haverstraw Bay, circa 1868 At first glance, this print appears to be a Hudson River landscape painting, showing a northward view from Scarborough. The composition depicts the widest section of the river…

…These locally produced bricks were integral to construction projects throughout the region, underscoring the area's industrial history. They likely date from the late 19th to early 20th century, a period of significant local building activity. Date: c. 1880-1920…

…The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton," has been held by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts since 1935 and is being sold to fund future acquisitions. The painting captures recognizable Croton area features, including…

…The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton," has been held by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts since 1935 and is being sold to fund future acquisitions. The painting captures recognizable Croton area features, including…

…The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton," has been held by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts since 1935 and is being sold to fund future acquisitions. The painting captures recognizable Croton area features, including…

Portrait of Benedict Arnold Engraving of Benedict Arnold, the American general who conspired to surrender West Point to the British. His treason was exposed when the HMS Vulture was driven from Croton Point by militia cannon fire. Date: 18th century…

October 14, 1842 - Thousands to celebrate the Croton Dam and fresh water for NYC October 14, 1842 - "Thousands to celebrate the Croton Dam and fresh water for NYC" A first-person account from Julia Lawrence Hasbrouck's diary describes the…

October 14, 1842 - Thousands to celebrate the Croton Dam and fresh water for NYC October 14, 1842 - "Thousands to celebrate the Croton Dam and fresh water for NYC" A first-person account from Julia Lawrence Hasbrouck's diary describes the…

October 14, 1842 - Thousands to celebrate the Croton Dam and fresh water for NYC October 14, 1842 - "Thousands to celebrate the Croton Dam and fresh water for NYC" A first-person account from Julia Lawrence Hasbrouck's diary describes the…

The Old and New Croton Aqueduct System (1887) Map/engraving from Scientific American (June 4, 1887) showing both the Old (dotted line) and New (solid line) Croton Aqueduct routes from Putnam County to Manhattan. A comprehensive overview of the entire…