CROTON AQUEDUCT TRAIL
A TUNNEL BUILT WITH BRICKS
The old Croton Aqueduct, designed by John B. Jervis, was a hugely ambitious public works projects ever undertaken in the United States and a fantastic example of 19th century engineering. The system used gravity alone to carry water through an enclosed masonry structure made from a horseshoe shaped brick tunnel 8.5 feat high by 7.5 feet wide for 41 miles.
EXPLORING THE OCA FROM A BRICK PERSPECTIVE
Walking and bicycling the Old Croton Aqueduct is a wonderful family activity on a sunny day. But have you ever really looked at the beautiful buildings and architecture made from bricks along the way? From High Bridge in Washington Heights to the Croton Dam, there are many beautiful examples of brickwork from the brickyards along the Hudson River.
Lyndhurst on the Old Aqueduct Trail
