Very Old Shovel

19/07/2023 22 min Episodio 11
Very Old Shovel

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's "Undiscarded," rock out with Tania and geologist Nik Sokol as they excavate the history of New York City's underground. With a meaningful artifact in hand—a very old shovel, discovered by Nik during the rehabilitation of the New Croton Aqueduct—they discuss the work of past generations to bring water to millions of inhabitants. Unveiled are the invaluable contributions of immigrant laborers who built the enduring infrastructure that continues to sustain New York today. Look at photos of this object and more at at: https://www.cityreliquary.org/undiscarded-veryoldshovelLearn more about the City Reliquary, its mission, and its collections at: cityreliquary.orgIn the city or just visiting? Stop by the Reliquary any Saturday or Sunday, noon to 6pm, 370 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn 11211

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