What’s Left of New York’s Lost Reservoir?

Get Surfshark VPN at - Enter promo code ITSHISTORY for 83% off & 3 extra months for FREE! Chapters: 02:09 - “New York’s First Major Source of Fresh Water: The Collection Pond“ 03:18 - “Why The Croton Aqueduct Needed a Reservoir: A Historical Look“ 05:49 - “The Crucial Role of 5th Avenue in Early New York Waterworks“ 08:40 - “The Construction of Croton Distributing Reservoir: A Marvel of Engineering“ 11:08 - “How Croton Distributing Reservoir Transformed New York’s Water Infrastructure“ 12:22 - “What Happened to Croton Distributing Reservoir? A Look into its Demolition“ 12:57 - “Demolished for New York’s Library: The Fate of Croton Distributing Reservoir“ 14:04 - “What Remains of Croton Distributing Reservoir Today: A Walkthrough“ In this video, we explore the fascinating history of New York’s Croton Distributing Reservoir, which was o