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King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Under this impression, and to avoid any further delays which may arise, unless
measures are taken to prevent pecuniary embarrassments, and other difficulties in the
course of the business, your Committee would recommend, That, an act be prepared and
presented…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
It is not to be doubted, that it will promote the convenience of the citizens, and
secure the final success of the object, to let in the aid of a capital to be created by the
voluntary contributions of individuals…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Tyrants have left monuments which call forth admiration, but no work of a
free people, for magnitude and utility, equals this great enterprise. That such an event
CROTON AdUEDUCT. 335
should call forth an expression of admiration, and that the…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Palmer will have great pleasure in accepting the invitation of the Common
Council of the city of New York, to join them on the 14th inst., in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city.
Globe Hotel, 7th…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
An
achievement like this, which casts a mantle of protection over the commercial store-house
of the continent, may indeed be a subject of felicitation for the whole American people.
We have this day enjoyed the spectacle alike, rare and…
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
…The writer had the honor of being Chief Engineer of the Aqueduct Commission of the City of New York , from January Ist , 1900 , to October 14th , 1903. During his incumbency the new Croton Dam was under construc- tion . The purpose…
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
…Thereupon he recommended to the Aqueduct Commissioners that this entire section of the embank- ment and core wall to the gatehouse be removed and the stone dam extended in its place . But while maintaining that the conditions allowed of no…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
of the under one, as a tenon into a mortice, or a box into the lid ;
these pipes ought to be
laid even with quick lime, quenched and dissolved in oil. The least level to carry and
command water up…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
A considerable quantity is also supplied to fountains, or hydrants, on the side-walks, and in the alleys, or closes.
The Cranston Hill Works, made many and costly experiments, as to the best mode
of filtering the water, which they…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
After the frame is sunk to its place and well secured, the driving of
the sheet-piling, filling in with water-tight earth, and, in general, all other work, will be
similar to that proposed for coffer dams for the…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
at his right hand is a beautiful female, representing the Genius of Temperance, with one
hand on his shoulder, and with the other hand holding out the pledge, and with a kind
look, begs him to sign, but with a…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
channels of covered masonry should be constructed, rivaling in extent and magnitude, the
boasted aqueducts of antiquity, and casting into shade any kindred works of modern
times and that, for these purposes, an expenditure should be incurred, exceeding that
;
which…
Bacon, Edgar Mayhew. The Hudson River from Ocean to Source: Historical, Legendary, Picturesque. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1903.
Its capacity is 100,000,000 gallons a day, but
this supply was found to be inadec[uate for the rapidly
growing city, and a new aqueduct, commenced in 1884
and finished in 1890, was constructed to the east of…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
But although in their houses the modem Romans profit little by their abounding
supply of water, in their public fountains they excel all other cities. We shall be excused for quoting the fino account of them, given by Eustace in…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The conveyance of water in pipes through every part of this city, as well for the
more convenient cleaning and washing of streets, alleys and lanes, as for the supply of
the inhabitants. Then follow four other provisions as to…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
MEMOIR OF THE
face of the water, without finding rock, it was determined to place this pier on piles, and
this work is now in progress. Although disappointed in not finding a stone foundation,
we find the earth in the…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Officers of the United States Government.
12. Pupils of the Deaf and Dumb Institution.
EIGHTH DIVISION,
Under the direction of Surgeon Gen. Pennell, assisted by Col. Robt. C. Morris, aids
to the Grand Marshal.
1. St. Nicholas Society.
2. St…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The details of this most numerous and imposing procession ever seen in any American city, cannot be given without more space than we have at command. The grand
Canal celebration in its aquatic display, exhibited a feature wanting in this…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Bennet, Secretary, David L. Young, Treasurer. In the
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centre of the line was a small banner, carried by three boys ;
on it was the representation
of a decanter of brandy, upside down, with the brandy running…
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
…The writer had the honor of being Chief Engineer of the Aqueduct Commission of the City of New York , from January Ist , 1900 , to October 14th , 1903. During his incumbency the new Croton Dam was under construc- tion . The purpose…
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
…In 1840, the swollen Croton River
broke away the dam connected with the aqueduct by which New York
city is supplied with water, and swept down into the bay, an enormous
quantity of earth, on which occasion the river, directly…
Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
…Immediately contiguous to the church is the Crotou Aqueduct^
which, at no great distance, crosses tlie Haarlem river on a magnificent bridge of stone, 1450 feet long, with fifteen arclies, eight
of which are eighty feet span, and seven of…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
The accomplishment of this noble and disinterested enterprise, has justly immortalized the name of Hugh Myddelton. The Goldsmith's Company, of which craft he
was, has his portrait among the decorations of their Hall, and in the year 1800, Robert…
King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.
Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted blue,
red and gilt trimmed with dahlias and other flowers, drawn by 25 men uniform as
; ;
above.
Oceanus Engine Company, No. 11. Painted dark blue, black and gold, the back
represents the burning of Troy…
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
The writer had the honor of being Chief Engineer of the Aqueduct Commission of the City of New York , from January Ist , 1900 , to October 14th , 1903. During his incumbency the new Croton Dam was under construc- tion . The purpose…
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
The writer had the honor of being Chief Engineer of the Aqueduct Commission of the City of New York , from January Ist , 1900 , to October 14th , 1903. During his incumbency the new Croton Dam was under construc- tion . The purpose…
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
…Thereupon he recommended to the Aqueduct Commissioners that this entire section of the embank- ment and core wall to the gatehouse be removed and the stone dam extended in its place .
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
…Thereupon he recommended to the Aqueduct Commissioners that this entire section of the embank- ment and core wall to the gatehouse be removed and the stone dam extended in its place .
Hill, William R. Modifications of the Plan of the New Croton Dam. Paper read before the American Water Works Association, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1904. Pamphlet T 462, Cornell University Library.
…Thereupon he recommended to the Aqueduct Commissioners that this entire section of the embank- ment and core wall to the gatehouse be removed and the stone dam extended in its place .
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…Depew.1
In theVear 1880 works for increasing New York City's water supply
from Westchester County were commenced, which are still in progress; for although the new Croton Aqueduct was completed in 1891,
1 See Smith's Manual of…