Accessibility InfoHighbridge Park, located on West 170th Street, University Avenue, and the High Bridge derives its name from New York City’s oldest standing bridge. The High Bridge (1848) was built to carry the Old Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River.
The High Bridge was once part of the first reliable and uninterrupted water supply system in New York City. As the city was devastated by fire and disease in the 1830s, the inadequacy of the water system of wells and cisterns became apparent. Numerous corrective measures were discussed. In the final analysis only the Croton River, located in northern Westchester County, was found to be sufficient in quantity and quality to serve the needs of the city. The delivery system was begun in 1837, and was completed in 1848.
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Toby Love in association with La Mega
Toby Love is well known as one of the pioneers of modern Bachata music and a member of the legendary urban Bachata...
Featured Capital Project
The High Bridge
After 40 years of closure, the High Bridge, the oldest standing bridge in New York City, will be re-opened to the public in 2014.
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