Highbridge Water Tower — Attraction in New York

I did a nice walk across the bridge on a free tour with a park ranger. Great hearing the history of the bridge and how famous that bridge really is and what a resource it was to the community. And still is. So glad it was renovated in 2015. There are plaques on the floor that also tell some of the history if you want to learn a little on your own. You enter off University Ave. Some nice views from the bridge too. I'm sure they would have been better if I didn't go on a rainy day. This water tower was part of the reservoir that used to be where highbridge pool is now. It used to pump the water. So cool to see it still there after over 100 years. Be mindful you do have to go up so those stairs to get the the level of where the base of the...

One of these days I'll visit by land until then I will continue paddling below it as I have done many times. It is always one of the most interesting sights on the Harlem River, along with the High Bridge itself, the decorative miniature lighthouse atop the old HW Wilson building in the Bronx and imagining the McCombs Dam Bridge when there was actually a dam there. There is a well known drawing of the dam and its bridge with the High Bridge in the...

Imagine that is and was a water tower! Where have you gone our Italian stone masons? A nation turns its lonely eyes to your memory, creativity, and appreciation for what you all left us that stand the test of time! Grazie 🙏🏾❤️❤️ 🇮🇹

All stone and perfectly situated amongst eighty year-old mature trees. 🌳

I wish I knew a quick way to jump off the Harlam River Drive to access it fast… Anyone help? Need a...