Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ashokan Bridge and Reservoir
Back of postcard:
New York City Water Supply ~ Ashokan Bridge is 1100 feet long. Water elevation 590 feet above sea level, Capacity 128,000,000 gallons. Length of reservoir 12 miles, width 3 miles, shore line 40 miles, with 10 concrete bridges. Cost $30,000,000; entire system when completed $177,000,000