Why the Longest Tunnel in the World Leads to New York City - IT'S HISTORY

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Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website, hit this link for more info: https://www.squarespace.com/itshistory to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Code: ITSHISTORY New York City is the pinnacle example of American development. Being the most populated city in the United States, it requires a tremendous amount of infrastructure – chief Among the most important of these systems is its waterworks which have a long and complex past. Today we discover a fascinating tale of underground piping, aqueducts, forgotten tanks, and the longest tunnel in the world! Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NN2rktA4yMZ4vmNaA3KpsS5KXLj3xVN » Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@ITSHISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] 00:43 - The History of New York’s early Waterworks 03:34 - New York’s water crisis (The Great Fire of New York & Illnesses) 05:20 - Why New York’s Water administration got into banking 06:59 - The Story of The old Croton Aqueduct 08:08 - How the Croton Aqueduct transformed New York (part 1) 09:07 - A word from our sponsor - Squarespace 10:41 - How the Croton Aqueduct transformed New York (part 2) 11:48 - Construction of the New Croton Aqueduct 12:53 - Construction of the Delaware Aqueduct (The worlds longest tunnel) 14:52 - The modern waterworks of New York » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Gregory Back, Editor - Kamil Krawiec Host - Ryan Socash Sponsor - Squarespace » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.