National Register of Historic Places
Croton Aqueduct, Old
Croton Aqueduct, Old is a historic place in Yonkers and, Westchester County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001324.
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Croton Aqueduct, Old
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About this place
What is Croton Aqueduct, Old?
The Croton Aqueduct or Old Croton Aqueduct was a large and complex water distribution system constructed as part of the New York City water supply system between 1837 and 1842. The aqueducts, which were among the first in the United States, carried water by gravity 41 miles (66 km) from the Croton River in Westchester County to reservoirs in Manhattan. It was built because local water resources had become polluted and inadequate for the growing population of New York City. Although the aqueduct was largely superseded by the New Croton Aqueduct, which was built in 1885-1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct remained in service until 1955.
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Listing details
- Name
- Croton Aqueduct, Old
- City
- Yonkers and
- County
- Westchester County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- December 2, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74001324
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.06430, -73.86906
When was Croton Aqueduct, Old listed on the National Register?
Croton Aqueduct, Old was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.
Where is Croton Aqueduct, Old located?
Croton Aqueduct, Old is located in Yonkers and, Westchester County, New York at approximately 41.06430, -73.86906. See the map above.
Is Croton Aqueduct, Old a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Croton Aqueduct, Old is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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