17 passages in 17 source items for “High Bridge aqueduct”

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…

High Bridge, Croton Aqueduct — Stereoscopic View (1864) Stereoscopic photograph of the High Bridge carrying the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River, from the Robert N. Dennis collection. Stereoscopic views were the 3D photography of the Victorian era — viewed through a…

High Bridge and High Service Works — Lithograph (1841) Early lithograph (1841) showing the planned High Bridge, the high service works, and the reservoir for the Croton Aqueduct system at the Harlem River crossing. This was drawn before the bridge was…

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…

High Bridge from the East — Postcard (1898) Postcard view of the High Bridge from the east, showing the Croton Aqueduct bridge spanning the Harlem River. By 1898, the High Bridge had been carrying water for 50 years and was one…

Celebrating High Bridge Celebrating High Bridge High Bridge stands as one of America's most significant early engineering achievements and New York City's oldest existing bridge. Originally designed as a component of the Old Croton Aqueduct system, this structure…

Celebrating High Bridge Celebrating High Bridge High Bridge stands as one of America's most significant early engineering achievements and New York City's oldest existing bridge. Originally designed as a component of the Old Croton Aqueduct system, this structure…

Celebrating High Bridge Celebrating High Bridge High Bridge stands as one of America's most significant early engineering achievements and New York City's oldest existing bridge. Originally designed as a component of the Old Croton Aqueduct system, this structure…

High Bridge, New York — Henry Ward Ranger (1905) Oil on canvas by Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916) depicting the High Bridge carrying the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. The oldest standing bridge in New York City, High Bridge was…

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…

…Jervis showing workers tunnelling through earth during the construction of the Croton Aqueduct. Jervis designed the entire 41-mile system, including the dam, aqueduct, and High Bridge. Date: 1837 Type: illustration Subjects: tunnel, workers, construction, aqueduct Source: Library of Congress…

Croton Aqueduct Puzzles Croton Aqueduct Puzzles This piece explores two nineteenth-century jigsaw puzzles featuring the Old Croton Dam and High Bridge, part of a collection called "Sliced Objects" published by E. G. Selchow & Co. between approximately 1867 and 1880…

…river, bridge, aqueduct, trees, rocks, person Source: NYPL, I.N. Phelps Stokes Collection License: Public domain

Croton Aqueduct Puzzles Croton Aqueduct Puzzles This piece explores two nineteenth-century jigsaw puzzles featuring the Old Croton Dam and High Bridge, part of a collection called "Sliced Objects" published by E. G. Selchow & Co. between approximately 1867 and 1880…

Croton Aqueduct Puzzles Croton Aqueduct Puzzles This piece explores two nineteenth-century jigsaw puzzles featuring the Old Croton Dam and High Bridge, part of a collection called "Sliced Objects" published by E. G. Selchow & Co. between approximately 1867 and 1880…

Bird's Eye Views of the Croton Aqueduct, 1879-1887 Bird's Eye Views of the Croton Aqueduct, 1879-1887 This post examines two historical perspective maps depicting New York City's water infrastructure during a critical period of urban…

…Tower, Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct License: Public domain