719 passages in 719 source items for “Twenty-Six Miles of Water and Walking”

Croton Point Landscape An oil painting depicting a serene landscape with a large tree in the foreground, a winding path leading to a body of water, and a distant mountain range. A figure of a woman is seen walking along…

Croton Distributing Reservoir An illustration of the Croton Distributing Reservoir, showing its imposing Egyptian Revival walls with people walking on top and around it. The reservoir is surrounded by trees and a few buildings in the background. Date: c.1850s…

Croton Point Beach Scene 1926 A sepia-toned photograph showing a crowded beach scene at Croton Point, with people gathered around two large tents, some sitting on the sand, and others standing or walking around. The background features trees and…

…A young girl in a white blouse and dark skirt is prominently featured walking towards the camera, while another girl in a white dress and hat is in the foreground, slightly out of focus. Date: 1898 Location: Croton-on-Hudson…

New York Walk Book, 1923 New York Walk Book, 1923 A map from the "pocket edition" of the New York Walk Book, released in 1923 by the American Geographical Society. The publication featured three primary walking routes in the Croton…

New York Walk Book, 1923 New York Walk Book, 1923 A map from the "pocket edition" of the New York Walk Book, released in 1923 by the American Geographical Society. The publication featured three primary walking routes in the Croton…

Family on a Boat at Croton Point A family of six poses on a boat deck. A man in a suit and hat sits on a railing, with a woman in a long dress and hat seated beside him. Three…

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…

…Tower (1843) Tower's plate showing the entrance and gate house of the Old Croton Dam. The dam's masonry gate house controlled the flow of water into the aqueduct tunnel that carried it 41 miles to Manhattan. From 'Illustrations…

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…

…sheet music, Croton Water, New York City Source: Library of Congress, Music Division (item 2023798259) License: Public domain

…the air, and drops it into the basin in a shower of diamonds." The fountain featured various formations including "The Maid of Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/02/26/clean-sweet-abundant-water/ License: Used with…

…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…

…the air, and drops it into the basin in a shower of diamonds." The fountain featured various formations including "The Maid of Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/02/26/clean-sweet-abundant-water/ License: Used with…

…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…

…Phelps Stokes Collection of American Historical Prints. Shows the scene at City Hall Park as the fountain erupted for the first time, marking the arrival of clean water in New York City after years of contaminated wells and devastating cholera…

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…

…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 Hall Park, with City Hall and the Astor House visible…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…