New York, Putnam County, Cold Spring
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Water descended from Foundry Brook to Battery Pond, then by elevated flume into a giant water wheel that turned the foundry’s gears and cranes, feeding air to the hot furnace fires.
In the 19th century, Waterpower was power.
(Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 8 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Water descended from Foundry Brook to Battery Pond, then by elevated flume into a giant water wheel that turned the foundry’s gears and cranes, feeding air to the hot furnace fires.
In the 19th century, Waterpower was power.
(Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 8 photos, GPS coordinates, map.