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Croton Aqueduct

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The Croton Aqueduct, constructed between 1837 and 1842, was one of the first major water distribution systems in the United States. It carried water from the Croton River in Westchester County to New York City, spanning 41 miles. The aqueduct was built due to the pollution and insufficiency of local water resources for the growing population.

Opened, 1837

Closed, 1842

Rebuilt, 1890

It was largely replaced by the New Croton Aqueduct in 1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct remained operational until 1955.

Closed, 1955

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York, NY 10128, USA

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1887 - Croton Aqueduct

Map of the route of the new Croton Aqueduct, present aqueduct and Bronx River pipe line also the watersheds of the Croton, Bronx and Byram rivers, 1887New York (N.Y.). Aqueduct Commission (Publisher)Church, B. S. (Benjamin Silliman), 1836- (Engineer)Cook, Frederick S (Draftsman)Welcke, Robert A (Lithographer)Aguirre, A. A. (Delineator)Ghetti, L. G. (Delineator)

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