Croton Aqueduct

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf waterfall
gptkbp:accessories drinking water
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:John_A._Roebling
gptkbp:built 1842
about 6 years
cut and cover
crossing valleys
gptkbp:community improved
symbol of progress
gptkbp:community_engagement encouraged through events
gptkbp:community_impact positive
gptkbp:constructionMaterial stone and brick
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part_of_NYC_history
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired art and literature
gptkbp:descendant influential
gptkbp:design gravity-fed
gptkbp:drainageBasin gravity-driven
gptkbp:educational_programs available for schools
gptkbp:electronicSystems 19th-century
gptkbp:environmental_impact significant
gptkbp:features bridges
tunnels
reservoirs
gptkbp:historical_significance first major water supply system for NYC
critical_for_NYC_growth
gptkbp:historicalRecords well-documented
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Croton Aqueduct
gptkbp:influenced urban_planning_in_NYC
gptkbp:is_part_of New_York_City_water_supply_system
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:New_Croton_Dam
gptkbp:landmark designated in 1976
gptkbp:length about 41 miles
gptkbp:lighting not primary function
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:nearby_attractions for history enthusiasts
gptkbp:opened various sections over time
October 14, 1842
gptkbp:owner gptkb:New_York_City_Department_of_Environmental_Protection
gptkbp:provides_access_to limited
gptkbp:purpose transport water
gptkbp:renovated various times
planned and executed.
gptkbp:replacedBy Old Croton Aqueduct
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Manhattan
gptkbp:source gptkb:Croton_River
gptkbp:storage 90 million gallons per day
gptkbp:technology for its time
gptkbp:tour available
gptkbp:waterManagement minimal
important aspect
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Croton_Watershed
high
ongoing efforts
gravity system
maintained by elevation