The Water-supply of the City of New York. 1658-1895J. Wiley & sons, 1896 - 316 páginas |
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... means of buckets , raised by ropes and pulleys , or by long balance - poles . The water thus procured was generally found to be soft and sweet , except near the shores of the island , where it was rendered brackish by salt water ...
... means of buckets , raised by ropes and pulleys , or by long balance - poles . The water thus procured was generally found to be soft and sweet , except near the shores of the island , where it was rendered brackish by salt water ...
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... means of a steam - engine , and to distribute the water from the reservoir by pipes laid in the principal streets . The Common Council accepted Mr. Colles ' proposal in July 1774 , and on the 8th of August passed the following ...
... means of a steam - engine , and to distribute the water from the reservoir by pipes laid in the principal streets . The Common Council accepted Mr. Colles ' proposal in July 1774 , and on the 8th of August passed the following ...
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... means of furnishing the city with water from the river Bronx , " by Dr. Joseph Browne , dated July 2 , 1798 . Dr. Browne argued forcibly that the water to be obtained on Manhattan Island was entirely inadequate in quantity for the ...
... means of furnishing the city with water from the river Bronx , " by Dr. Joseph Browne , dated July 2 , 1798 . Dr. Browne argued forcibly that the water to be obtained on Manhattan Island was entirely inadequate in quantity for the ...
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... means of pipes placed at the respective summits , producing an effect similar to what we may observe to be done by a moderate shower of rain of the same duration ; calculating , therefore , the area of the city , the quantity of water ...
... means of pipes placed at the respective summits , producing an effect similar to what we may observe to be done by a moderate shower of rain of the same duration ; calculating , therefore , the area of the city , the quantity of water ...
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... means of obtaining water for the city , with authority to spend $ 200 in procuring plans and estimates . After making a general examination of the Bronx River and the surrounding country , the committee reported on April 1 , 1822 , the ...
... means of obtaining water for the city , with authority to spend $ 200 in procuring plans and estimates . After making a general examination of the Bronx River and the surrounding country , the committee reported on April 1 , 1822 , the ...
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Página 110 - An act to provide new reservoirs, dams and a new aqueduct with the appurtenances thereto, for the purpose of supplying the city of New York with an increased supply of pure and wholesome water...
Página 239 - ... attached hereto, are approximate and only for the purpose of comparing, on a uniform basis, the bids offered for the work under this contract ; and...
Página 241 - ... any improper materials used in its construction, or by or on account of any act or omission of the said Contractor or his agents...
Página 241 - ... specified, or if at any time the Engineer shall be of opinion, and shall so certify in writing to the said...
Página 247 - The plans and specifications are intended to be explanatory of each other, but should any discrepancy appear, or any misunderstanding arise as to the import of anything contained in either, the explanation of the Engineer shall be final and binding on the Contractor...
Página 4 - Meanwhile, the aldermen and assistants were requested, "to set on foot in their respective wards representations to this Board in writing and subscribed by the citizens in order more fully to ascertain their sense whether the corporation ought to grant to individuals the privilege of supplying the city with water or whether the same ought to be undertaken by the corporation and that the moneys necessary for the purpose should be raised by a tax on the citizens.
Página 241 - ... injury to the person or property of another, resulting from negligence or carelessness in the performance of the work, or in guarding the same...
Página 242 - And it is hereby expressly agreed and understood by and between the parties hereto, that the said parties of the first part, their successors and assigns, shall not, nor shall any department or officer of the City of New York, be precluded or estopped by any return or certificate made or given by any engineer...
Página 242 - That in order to enable the said contractor to prosecute the work advantageously the engineer shall, once a month, make an estimate in writing of the amount of work done and materials delivered to be used in the work and...
Página 239 - ... shall in all cases decide every question which may arise relative to the execution of this contract on the part of the contractor, and his estimate and decision shall be final and conclusive upon snld contractor; and such estimate and decision.