Mount Hope Reservoir

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]

Mount Hope Reservoir
LocationBetween Mt. Hope and Fairview Aves., Oneida, New York
Coordinates43°3′34″N 75°38′47″W
Area64.1 acres (25.9 ha)
Built1883
ArchitectWarner, Judson W., Engineer
Architectural styleReservoir
NRHP reference No.97000981[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 29, 1997

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

The 65-acre (0.26 km2) reservoir property is now a city park, and features hiking trails, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and camping.[3]

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