In Light of Mavis Cain's Memorial, the Keeper's House will be closed on Saturday, October 26th

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Keeper's House Restoration Job is Out to Bid!

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
09/12/2013 - 2:17pm

HERE’S THE EXCITING NEWS ABOUT THE KEEPER'S HOUSE THAT THE FRIENDS HAVE BEEN WORKING TOWARDS AND WAITING FOR! STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.

On August 26th, 2013 the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) publicly advertised in the NYS Contract Reporter for sealed bid for the Restoration/Rehabilitation of the Overseer's House in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The work includes restoration and rehabilitation of historic building as an interpretive and education center and park office.

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FOCA supports the Protect the Palisades Coalition

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/31/2013 - 5:07pm

Press Release: Proposed LG Building Would Mar Palisades, Image Shows

Englewood Cliffs, N. J. – July 30, 2013 – Today, Protect the Palisades released visual simulations taken from the George Washington Bridge showing that LG's proposed 143-foot tower would destroy the Palisades vista. The images, which provide “Before” and “After” views, stand in stark contrast to LG's claims to the contrary.

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Preservation Work Assures Croton Aqueduct Double Arch Bridge Another Hundred Years

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/24/2013 - 5:30pm

Photo: Mavis Cain, Gary Ricci, Manager of Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, Sammy Singh who worked on the bridge and Robert Kornfeld.

By Andrea Minoff

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33rd Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards on April 26, 2013

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/01/2013 - 9:32am

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct were pleased to be given the Going Green Spirit Award by the Volunteer Center of United Way. The award recognized the Friends’ work in promoting and protecting the 26.2 miles of green which is the Aqueduct trail.

One of the ways the Friends spread awareness of the importance of the Aqueduct is by giving lectures and programs that tell the story of how the Aqueduct was built between in five short years ( 1837 to 1842 ) to bring life saving fresh water to New York City.

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James Bremner's Gravestone is back together!

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
04/25/2013 - 5:26pm

The Friends are thrilled that Bremner’s stone was the first to be repaired in the historic Little White Cemetery in Dobbs Ferry.

Bremner was the first keeper and superintendent of the Aqueduct Trail in the 4th district. He was responsible for daily maintenance and annual inspection of every foot of the interior in his area. He was stationed and housed in the Keeper’s House in Dobbs Ferry from the late 1840’s to his death in 1872. He lived there with his wife and two stepdaughters and must have used the old barn on Walnut street.

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