Takings: A History of Land Disputes Along the Croton Aqueduct

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 Old Croton Aqueduct affected the local landscape and how property owners in turn shaped the Old Croton Aqueduct.

Join historian Keith Doherty for this FREE presentation on October 9th @ 7:00 PM at the Kingsbridge Historical Society (2570 Independence Avenue in The Bronx).  Presentation will be made available over Zoom.  Check here later for the Zoom link.

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.