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In 1856, the city of Brooklyn built a huge reservoir on the top of the hill to supply water to the western part of the city. The water came from the Ridgewood Reservoir in Cypress Hills, flowing to Mt. Prospect through underground pipes. The 80' tower at the edge of the reservoir also held water, which then flowed to a pumping station on Underhill Avenue, and then on down the line to homes and businesses.
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(help)In 1856, the city of Brooklyn built a huge reservoir on the top of the hill to supply water to the western part of the city. The water came from the Ridgewood Reservoir in Cypress Hills, flowing to Mt. Prospect through underground pipes. The 80' tower at the edge of the reservoir also held water, which then flowed to a pumping station on Underhill Avenue, and then on down the line to homes and businesses.
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