A first-person account of the Croton Water Celebration from the diary of Julia Lawrence Hasbrouck. “It was a happy day for New.York, as now she stands a “queen city” with her beautifull Fountains, and pure transparent water, her delighted sons and

daughters have reason to be proud of her now.” Friday 14. tenth. October. 1842. A beautifull day for the celebration of the Croton water Works. Every one was in commotion to.day, the whole city were on the move; and thousands of country people came

flocking to see the procession. The stores were closed, bells ringing, soldiers marching, societys forming, and every one putting on their best faces to witness the novel scene. At eleven Garret, the children, Bridget and myself went up to Mrs

Anelli’s. They received us very politely, giveing us their small bed-room to ourselves. We had a fine view of the parade and were not exposed to the air. The procession, equalled my expectations, and was a handsome affair; every thing was so bright

and neat, the very houses shone like silver. The fire companies were very conspicuous for taste in their decorations. It was supposed the number of persons in procession, were about 20.000. The streets… View original post 227 more words Share this:

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