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Mount Hope Reservoir
Location: Between Mt. Hope and Fairview Aves., Oneida, New York Coordinates: 43°3′34″N 75°38′47″W / 43.05944°N 75.64639°WCoordinates: 43°3′34″N 75°38′47″W / 43.05944°N 75.64639°W Area: 64.1 acres (25.9 ha) Built: 1883 Architect: Warner, Judson W., Engineer Architectural style: Reservoir Governing body: Local NRHP Reference#: 97000981[1] Added to NRHP: August 29, 1997 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]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]
The 65 acre reservoir property is now a city park, and features hiking trails, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and camping.[3]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html.
- ^ Joe Magliocca (May 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mount Hope Reservoir". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=3977. Retrieved 2010-02-08. See also: "Accompanying seven photos". http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=3979.
- ^ http://www.oneidacity.com/Departments/Recreation/parks.html City of Oneida Parks and Recreation
External links
- Mount Hope Reservoir - park information at City of Oneida Parks and Recreation
Categories:- Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in New York
- Reservoirs in New York
- Parks in Madison County, New York
- Oneida, New York
- Madison County, New York Registered Historic Place stubs
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