Mount Hope Reservoir
United States historic place
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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]
LocationBetween Mt. Hope and Fairview Aves., Oneida, New York
Coordinates43°3′34″N 75°38′47″W
Area64.1 acres (25.9 ha)
Built1883
Mount Hope Reservoir | |
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| Location | Between Mt. Hope and Fairview Aves., Oneida, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°3′34″N 75°38′47″W |
| Area | 64.1 acres (25.9 ha) |
| Built | 1883 |
| Architect | Warner, Judson W., Engineer |
| Architectural style | Reservoir |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000981[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 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]