In this walk we will focus on the infrastructure located in West Harlem, with a focus on water – both the provision of fresh water as well as processing wastewater. Starting out at the historic 135th St Croton Aqueduct Gatehouse, we will make our way west towards the Hudson River. Along the way, we will stop at the former site of a United Electric Light & Power Company retail store on Hamilton Pl. The main attraction is the North River Wastewater Plant, which the community resisted even after the Riverbank State Park was added as a “sweetener” to appease them.
We will catch a magnificent view of the sunset over the Hudson to cap off the tour!
Themes on this tour include infrastructure, siting it, community relations, and environmental justice.
Accessibility
lots of walking, one large staircase
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Friday, May 1, 20266:00 PM
2 hours
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
