…generally supplied, and we may confidently predict, that in consequence mainly of the introduction of the Croton River into the City of New-York, no city in the world of equal size, will surpass it in salubrity. To the operation…

…CROTON AQUEDUCT. 219 were drawn up in writing, of which Cato has preserved to us a specimen in his book on agriculture." In reference to the Aqua Appia, the same writer makes this statement : " The pride of a princely patrician…

Legislature of New-Jersey as well as that of New- York, and it was also questionable whether such obstructions could be placed in navigable rivers without in- terfering with the powers of Congress to regulate the com- merce of the…

…a view of the dam on the Croton River — the origin of the aqueduct. On the lower part of the border surrounding the picture, are emblazoned the arms of the city of New- York in basso relievo. The silk on…

…The quantity of organic matter contained in the Croton must be extremely small, as this, together with the silex, iron, and magnesia, amount to only ■f'g-ths of one grain to the gallon. Well Water, — or pump water, as…

…CROTON AQUEDUCT. 131 Mr. Seymour proposes to erect a permanent dam in the Hudson river, extending from this city, at or near the site of the old State Prison, at the foot of Amos-street, to the Jersey shore, so…

…guided portions of our country, breaches of public faith have occurred, injurious to the national character and dangerous to public morals ; but I cannot doubt that each and CROTON AQUEDUCT. 303 every of the defaulting communities which shall steadily and…

…Lawrence, Esq., President of the Croton Aqueduct Board. An Ode, written by Gen. George P. Morris, Esq., will be sung by the New York Sa- cred Music Society. The ceremonies will be closed by nine cheers from the citizens and…

…We believe, therefore that the introduction of the Croton water, will increase the average duration of human life in the city of New-York, from 8 to 12 per cent. From 1815 to 1836, it ranged from 30.08 to…

…CROTON AQUEDUCT. 1V3 The Report concludes with the draft of a law embodying the views therein expressed, and asking authority to borrow two millions of dollars. In January of next year, 1832, the Common Council approved the report and the…

…and intrepid allies — the firemen of New York. On the other side is the Queen of Cities, calling attention to a picture, representing the Dam at the Croton River, the origin of the aqueduct. On the lower part of the…

…MORRIS, and sung in front of the Park Fountain, by the Members of the New York Sacred Music Society, on the completion of the Croton Aqueduct. CELEBRATED OCTOBER XIV, MDCCCXLII. Gushing from this living fountain, Music pours a falling strain…

…A truck surmounted by a banner with the inscription " Croton Aqueduct Depart- ment," bearing several pipes, and workmen, with red caps, on which was inscribed " pipe layers," at work. Banner with portrait of De Witt Clinton, and a view of…

…In CROTON AQ.UEDUCT. 139 pursuance of said Act, the Board of Canvassers of the votes taken at said Election, adjudged and determined that a majority of the Electors of the City and County of New York, were found to…

…After all, we have followed but at a respectable distance ancient Rome, with her nine aqueducts, some of which were longer than the Croton Aqueduct, and together were capable of supplying 250,000,000 of gallons per day. But history…

…From this feeble and economical beginning, sprang our noble Croton Aqueduct ; for the immense and immediate advantages in cases of fire derived from this reservoir, impressed more vividly upon the public mind the far greater advantages that would result from…

…Section 106 is the regulatory heart of Designations and Protections New York City Landmarks (Landmarks Preservation Commission) 1967: High Bridge Water Tower, 5 LP-0319 1970: High Bridge, Aqueduct, and Pedestrian Walk, LP-0639 1981: 135th Street Gatehouse, List 141…

…Surely, we thought, with Croton water to extinguish a fire, and such a body of men to use it, New York will never suffer again from a conflagration. FIFTH DIVISION. Under the direction of Colonel Philbrick, assisted by Mr. James…

…Samuel Stevens, in behalf of the committee of fire and water, CROTON AQUEDUCT. HI that reviewed the whole ground, the various plans that had at different times been projected, and indicated that, which, in the judgment of the committee, was…

…of the Courts. Members of the Bar. Professors and Students of Columbia College, and the University. New York Lyceum. Society of Letters. CROTON AQUEDUCT. 273 Chamber of Commerce. Board of Trade. Historical, Philosophical, Philological and other Scientific Societies. Members of…

…Commissioners of the Croton Aqueduct Board, Water Commissioners, and ex- Water Commissioners, in barouches. Members of the Society of Cincinnati, in barouches. 272 CELEBRATION OF THE Mayors of New York, Brooklyn, Albany, Troy, Jersey City, Newark Elizabethtown, New Brunswick, Princeton…

…The experience of Philadelphia had indicated 27 gallons per head, as an adequate daily supply for the inhabitants, at which rate a popula- CROTON AQUEDUCT. tion of 244,000, much beyond that then contained in the city of New York…

…l CROTON AQUEDUCT. Carb. Lime and Magnes., 1 25 Extractive Matter and Loss, 75 Total, 7 No. 3. A pint yielded 4 50 grains composed of Mur. Soda, 1 Mur. Magnes., - 2 Carb. Lime, 1 Sulph. Lime and Extractive, - - 0…

…authorities and citizens of New York to undertake this noble and useful enterprize, which it was made the duty of their Commissioners to report upon, the effect of bad water upon the health of ' CROTON AQUEDUCT. 13B cities is illustrated…

…1799, repeated expressions of opinion, both by the people and by the Common Council, had declared, should of right, CROTON AQUEDUCT. 99 be exercised only by the public authorities of the city — that of procuring and distributing a supply of…

…estimate of the cost of constructing an aqueduct. This was carried. Next year, a new set of schemes seems to have been started, one was to bring the Housatonic river to New York in an open canal, as well for…