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King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The stone basin on the summit is covered with an iron plate, to prevent the birds from
injuring the water. This is connected by a hinge, and, upon lifting it up, the basin is
found to be divided into two…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The pipes and frame were put together on the south side of the river, and
the end of the pipe intended for the north side, was stopped with a plug, when a trench
having been previously prepared to receive them…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
This
ingenious and useful contrivance was executed in 1810 but one main being found insufficient for the demand on the works, in 1818, another of 28 inches diameter, arid subsequently a third of 36 inches, was laid across the river…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Burr,
called on him, and stated to him, in presence of the Recorder, who was also requested to
attend for the purpose, that great difficulties had arisen in the minds of members of the
Legislature, touching the power requested to…
Bolton, Reginald Pelham. Indian Paths in the Great Metropolis. New York: Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, 1922.
…See Mechawanienck
Annadale road, 193, 234
Anns hook, 123, 227
Aqueduct avenue, 107
Aquehonga, 194
Aquehonga-Monacknong, 187
Aquehung, 104, 105, 240. See Bronx river
Archer, John, 99
Areola, 201
Aressick, 198, 199, 238. See Paulus Hook
Arlington Station, 191…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
sequestered dells, the traveller frequently comes suddenly upon one of these sculptured
marble fountains, which adds just enough of ornament to embellish the rural scene. They
are frequently decorated with inscriptions, setting forth the greatness and goodness of
Providence, and…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
In order to effect the aforesaid object, a portion of the interest, at least, on the capital
necessary to complete the project, and the annual expense attending the delivery of the
water, should be paid by a tax on the…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The length of the new
part of the dam (the mason work of the old dam not having been carried away) is 180 feet;
so that with the mason work of the first erected dam, which still remains, it will…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The foundations of five of the river-piers, Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10
and 11, are also completed, and the stone work of the first four has been carried to the
the last, No. 11, is nearly ready to receive…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
In Great Britain, it had grown into an article of faith, that the estimates of engineers for like works, were in no wise to be relied on,
and certainly the experience of London justified such incredulity. The whole work was…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The Mayor was replied to by Adam Pentz, President of the Fire Department, as
follows :
" In behalf of the Fire
Department, I thank you cordially for the presentation of this
elegant token of the approbation and kind feeling of the…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The occasion upon
which we are assembled, commemorating the completion of one of the most stupendous
public works of the Union or of the age, furnishing so rational a cause for rejoicing, is welcomed by no portion of your fellow…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The Engine Company No. 3, of New
Haven, consisted of 38 men, in red shirts, fire caps, and dark pants, drawing their engine,
painted blue and cream color. Mechanic Hook and Ladder Company, No. 7. Truck elegantly dressed with a…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…The origin of the name of the river, the great natural
feature of the Manor, the waters of which supply the
great city of New York by means of a magnificent
aqueduct without a rival in Ancient or Modern
times…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…Croton Aqueduct, 796. Crotou Lake, 5.
River, 6. Crown, English, 107.
Grants, 96. Cultivation, Indian, 13. Culver, C. E., 637. Currency, Continental, 478/. Curry, Rev. D., 620, 621.
Bolton, Reginald Pelham. Indian Paths in the Great Metropolis. Indian Notes and Monographs, Vol. II, No. 7. New York: Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, 1922.
…It branched from the
Kingsbridge road, the line of the Lower
path, at or near the old Dutch Reformed
church at Fordham, and followed approximately the course of Aqueduct avenue
along the range of hills, as far as Washington
Bridge…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
unspeakably in this compilation, and saved many a weary hour of fruitless research.
A few words as to the style in which the volume is published:
It was the earnest wish and desire of the Author, that a book, commemorating…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Various causes of dilapidation are enumerated by our author ;
the cupidity of individuals through whose lands the aqueducts passed, and who, for the sake of irrigation, or
for domestic uses, were tempted to enlarge any holes through which the water…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The disadvantage under which this company labored, in
competition with the New River Company whose distribution was through iron pipes
still The company, therefore, dragged feebly on, till the
further diminished the returns.
building of the New London Bridge, in…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
This was followed by a petition from numerous brewers, complaining of the impure
and noxious qualities of the Manhattan water of which this analysis, made in 1831, by
the chemist, Chilton, furnishes abundant proof :
ANALYSIS OF THE MANHATTAN WATER. The…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Townsend presented a report from the Lyceum of Natural
History, in New York, in answer to queries addressed to that Society, relative to the
probable supply and quality of water which Manhattan Island might furnish. As a disposition then existed…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
If any person shall wilfully do, or cause to be done, any act, whereby any
work, materials, or property whatsoever, erected or used, or hereafter to be erected or used,
within the city of New York, or elsewhere, by the…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
" There were three
bridges below, one called Tompkins' Bridge, valued
at 1400 dollars, the bridge at the Wire Mill, cost 1200 dollars, and the Quaker Bridge over which
Tompkins Bridge was
the New York and Albany stages pass, valued at…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The work is constructed of well dressed
stone masonry, laid in hydraulic cement. Open hance walls are carried up over the interior and above the solid spandrels, and united at the top by brick arches. The spaces
between the hance…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The Boys of the
Naval School will be in attendance if the weather should be favorable, if not, the want of
wi nter clothing, which has not been received on board, will prevent their appearance. Will the Committee please state…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Drawn by 18 men, two boys bearing torches. Uniform as above.
Cataract Engine Company No. 25. Engine painted black and gilt, brass torches,
signal lantern, and 4 small guide flags, all carried by boys. Engine drawn by 53 men,
same…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Gushing from this living fountain,
Music pours a falling strain,
As the Goddess of the Mountain
Comes with all her sparkling train. From her grotto-springs advancing,
Glittering in her feathery spray,
Woodland fays beside her dancing,
She pursues her…
Lossing, Benson John. The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea. New York: Virtue & Yorston, 1866. Internet Archive identifier: hudsonfromwilder00lossi. Illustrated travel-history of the Hudson River valley by the writer and artist Benson J. Lossing, whose chapter on Teller's / Croton Point is a primary source for Senasqua place-name etymology, Sarah Teller's 1682 purchase, and the Underhill vineyard.
Sleigh Riding on the Hudson
Asylum for the Insane
Croton Aqueduct at Sing Sing
Elm Park in 1861
State Prison at Sing Sing
Orphan Asylum
State Prisoners
Harlem Plains
Crolon Point, from Sing Sing
View in Central Park
Rockland, or…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Lambe's Conduit, was constructed at his own cost, by a gentleman of the name of
Lambe, who belonged to the chapel royal of Henry VIIL, and who thus conferred
great advantage on the populous neighborhood of Snow Hill. Numerous…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The desire of this convenience, and of a more abundant supply, led in 1581, the 23d of Queen Elizabeth, to a
grant by the Lord Mayor and Commonalty, of a lease for 500 years, to a Dutchman
named Peter Morice…