Mount Hope Reservoir
Mount Hope Reservoir is a historic reservoir located in Oneida in Madison County, New York. It includes three contributing sites and four contributing buildings. It was developed between 1883 and 1906 and served as the original source of water for drinking, fire protection, and industrial needs for Oneida. It was all but abandoned by the city in 1979.[2]
Mount Hope Reservoir | |
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| Location | Between Mt. Hope and Fairview Aves., Oneida, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°3′34″N 75°38′47″W |
| Area | 64.1 acres (25.9 ha) |
| Built | 1883 |
| Architect | Warner, Judson W., Engineer |
| Architectural style | Reservoir |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000981[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1997 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]
The 65-acre (0.26 km2) reservoir property is now a city park, and features hiking trails, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and camping.[3]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Joe Magliocca (May 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mount Hope Reservoir". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-02-08. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".
- City of Oneida Parks & Recreation. "About our Parks". Oneidacity.com. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
External links
- Mount Hope Reservoir - City of Oneida Parks and Recreation
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