753 passages in 753 source items for “The Poets of Croton Water”

…However, three days later, the New York Times revealed a remarkable secret: Harmon had been living a double life as "Jedediah Tingle," a mysterious benefactor who distributed generous gifts to writers, poets, and deserving individuals while maintaining complete anonymity. Through…

Hudson-Fulton Celebration Float — Introduction of Croton Water (1909) Parade float commemorating the introduction of Croton Water, from the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration in New York City. Shows how the 1842 Croton water achievement was still celebrated 67 years later…

Croton Water Parade Float, 1909 [Article content from crotonhistory.org - see URL for full text and images] Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/03/27/croton-water-parade-float-1909/ License: Used with attribution; consult crotonhistory.org…

Croton Water Celebration, 1842 [Article content from crotonhistory.org - see URL for full text and images] Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/03/02/croton-water-celebration-1842/ License: Used with attribution; consult crotonhistory.org for permissions

Croton Water Celebration Broadside, 1842 [Article content from crotonhistory.org - see URL for full text and images] Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2012/02/03/croton-water-celebration-broadside-1842/ License: Used with attribution; consult crotonhistory.org…

…commemorating the Croton Water, 1842. Words by Jonas B. Phillips, Music by John Willis. Published by John F. Nunns, 240 Broadway. Date: 1842 Location: New York Type: document Subjects: sheet music, Croton Water, New York City Source: Library of Congress…

…Hasbrouck observed that "The whole city were on the move; and thousands of c Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/10/14/october-14-1842-thousands-to-celebrate-the-croton-dam-and-fresh-water-for-nyc/ License…

…Hasbrouck observed that "The whole city were on the move; and thousands of c Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/10/14/october-14-1842-thousands-to-celebrate-the-croton-dam-and-fresh-water-for-nyc/ License…

…Hasbrouck observed that "The whole city were on the move; and thousands of c Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/10/14/october-14-1842-thousands-to-celebrate-the-croton-dam-and-fresh-water-for-nyc/ License…

Croton Water Celebration — Panoramic View (1842) Large panoramic view of the 1842 Croton Water Celebration from the NYPL collection. Shows the full scope of the celebration in City Hall Park, with the 50-foot fountain visible. A seven-mile parade…

Croton Water Celebration 1842 — Stokes Collection Print of the October 14, 1842 Croton Water Celebration from the I.N. Phelps Stokes Collection of American Historical Prints. Shows the scene at City Hall Park as the fountain erupted for the first…

Croton Water Reservoir — Augustus Fay Lithograph (1850) Hand-colored lithograph by Augustus Fay showing the Croton Distributing Reservoir on Murray Hill, Manhattan. This massive Egyptian Revival fortress held 20 million gallons of Croton water and became a popular promenade — New…

Croton Water Sheet Music — Phillips/Willis (1842), Page 003 Page 2 — Music and lyrics: first verse and three-part chorus ("Drink! drink! the draught to cheer the soul / From chrystal streamlets clear") Date: 1842 Location: New York Type: document Subjects…

Croton Water Celebration, City Hall Park (1842) Lithograph depicting the grand civic celebration of October 14, 1842, when Croton water first flowed into New York City. Published by J.F. Atwill. Shows the Park Fountain erupting as crowds fill City…

Croton Water Sheet Music — Phillips/Willis (1842), Page 004 Page 3 — End of chorus and full text of verses 2 and 3 with choruses Date: 1842 Location: New York Type: document Subjects: sheet music, lyrics, musical notes Source: Library of…

Croton Water Sheet Music — Phillips/Willis (1842), Page 005 Final endpaper with handwritten "Deposited July 27, 1842" copyright notice from the Clerk's Office, Southern District of New York. Date: 1842 Location: New York Type: document Subjects: copyright notice, sheet…

Blank Endpaper from Croton Water Sheet Music The image shows a blank endpaper from a sheet music book. The page is white with some speckles and marks, likely from aging. In the top-right corner, the number '30' is handwritten…

The 1842 Croton Water Celebration Medal This article showcases a commemorative medal created to celebrate the opening of the Old Croton Aqueduct to the public on October 14, 1842. The piece was designed by Robert Lovett, Sr., a prominent American…

The 1842 Croton Water Celebration Medal This article showcases a commemorative medal created to celebrate the opening of the Old Croton Aqueduct to the public on October 14, 1842. The piece was designed by Robert Lovett, Sr., a prominent American…

The 1842 Croton Water Celebration Medal This article showcases a commemorative medal created to celebrate the opening of the Old Croton Aqueduct to the public on October 14, 1842. The piece was designed by Robert Lovett, Sr., a prominent American…

Children Wading at Croton Point Black and white photograph of two young children wading in the water at Croton Point. A girl in a white dress is stepping into the water while a boy in a dark hat and shirt…

Croton Reservoir Bridge Black and white photograph showing a large suspension bridge over a body of water, likely the Croton Reservoir. The bridge's metal structure and cables are prominent, with a concrete support structure on the left side. The…

Children Wading at Croton Point 1898 Black and white photograph of two young girls wading in shallow water at Croton Point. One girl is bending over, possibly picking up something from the water, while the other stands behind her. In…

Cornell Dam, Croton Lake, NY The image shows a large stone dam with water flowing out of it, creating a small waterfall. A bridge with arches spans the top of the dam. The dam is surrounded by a body of…

Croton Aqueduct Bridge 1931 Black and white photograph of a large steel arch bridge under construction over a body of water, likely the Hudson River. The bridge's metal structure is prominent, with a tall tower on the left side…

Croton Dam on the Croton River — Stereoscopic View (1865) Stereoscopic photograph of the Old Croton Dam, showing water flowing over the spillway. From the Robert N. Dennis collection. This is a rare early photograph of the dam that supplied all…

Weir at the Croton Dam — F.B. Tower (1843) Tower's plate showing the weir (water measurement structure) at the Old Croton Dam. The weir measured the flow of water entering the aqueduct, ensuring adequate supply for the city while…

Croton Aqueduct near York Hill The image shows a 19th-century engraving of the Croton Aqueduct near York Hill in upper Manhattan. The scene depicts a body of water with boats and a shoreline featuring buildings. The aqueduct's structure…

View Above the Croton Dam An illustration of a serene landscape featuring the Croton Dam, with a building on the right side, a boat with two people on the water, and a rocky shoreline lined with trees. The scene depicts…

…The Old Croton Dam (1837-1842) was an engineering marvel — a masonry gravity dam 50 feet high and 270 feet long, creating a reservoir that supplied all of New York City's water. Date: 1842 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY…