KEEPER’S HOUSE AT THE OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Dobbs Ferry, NY
STA brought this long-empty 1857 residence back to a useful life: waystation for the thousands of people who walk, jog or bike along the Old Croton Aqueduct trail, offices for NYS Parks staff and the volunteer Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, and interpretive education center presenting the many stories of the Aqueduct — a 41-mile stone tunnel that carried critically needed fresh water to a growing 19th century New York City.
Listing:
Contributing building to the Old Croton Aqueduct, a National Historic Landmark and a New York State Historic Park.
Awards:
2016 New York State Historic Preservation Award
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
2016 Award for Excellence
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
After: Visitors center and museum
Before: abandoned
Hands-on learning