When the Old Croton Aqueduct was built, it disrupted many longstanding working farms and estates throughout Westchester, the Bronx, and Manhattan when the State used eminent domain to acquire land. Although local landowners were powerless to stop the project, they did win several concessions, including small route diversions, the creation of tunnels and ramps for access to the river, and even the design of the glorious Highbridge to allow for river navigation. In this special lecture, historian Keith Doherty will document how the OCA affected the local landscape and how property owners in turn shaped the OCA.
Speaker Bio:
Keith Doherty is a Westchester County native who grew up along the Old Croton Aqueduct. He was a Professor of Art History for twelve years at Boston University and has in recent years been researching the infrastructure and early history of Westchester.
In-Person Tickets:
In-person tickets are free! Register here.
Virtual Tickets:
Online access is free via WebEx. To register, follow the link below.
This program is sponsored by the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and the Friends of Old Croton Aqueduct.
