A waterfall and millrace were built on the Newtown Creek between Centre Avenue and Washington Aveune. It powered the mill at Barclay Street, one half mile downstream.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Two hundred years ago
Penn's Common in Newtown reserved approximately four acres of land around the creek for common use. The Common was subdivided and lots were sold to raise revenue for the town. A full account of the subdivision and land sales can be found in The Newtown Commons Book by Norman Swayne. The book is available at the Newtown Historic Association. One section of the Common remains as public land today at the foot of Greene Street.
Three hundred years ago
William Penn planned his new town around the creek. Today, members of the Newtown Creek Coalition think Penn was on to something. We invite you to share your ideas, photos and memories of the creek on this blog.
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