In 1933, Dam Break Sparks Discussion Over Vassar Lake’s Past and Future
Posted in Casperkill, Fonteynkill on Jun 10th, 2010 No Comments »
Panoramic view of Vassar Lake from 1912, with Raymond Avenue on the right On September 5, 1933, a Poughkeepsie Eagle News article came out under the headline “Dam At Vassar Lake Goes Out.” Heavy rains had put considerable strain on the rotting, wooden structure, causing the gate to give way and the lake to drain […]