You'll remember the grant the Friends received to do this important piece of trail work. The first step of the work has been made with Steven Oakes, former site manager descending into the dark and murky depths of the tunnel in the area where the work will be done. The integrity of the brick work has to be ascertained.
New York City's proposed design for the restoration of the High Bridge was presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission at a hearing on April 5, 2011. The entire set of drawings can be downloaded HERE.
Please come to our Annual Meeting and discover what the Old Croton Aqueduct owes to the aqueducts of Ancient Rome.
Prof Peter Aicher, author of " Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome" will give an illustrated talk on the extent to which the monuments of Roman engineering infuenced the design, appearance and construction of our own aqueduct.
A brief business meeting will precede Professor Aicher's talk. Refreshments will be served.
Date and time: April 10, 2 p,m,
The trail as a cross country skier's paradise! Mavis and member Benedikte enjoy the views. Another skier - a distinguished gentleman stopped me on the trail to say "It doesn't get any better than this - The trail, the river, the snow, the sun -- and all so near NYC!"
The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are happy to be working with the Village of Dobbs Ferry to make the entrance to the trail accessible to all—even those who are handicapped. The Village has given $10,000 to the project which will be credited to the mandatory matching funds account required for the Recreational Trails Grant.
New York City's proposed design for the restoration of the High Bridge was presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission at a hearing on April 5, 2011. The entire set of drawings can be downloaded 
