Map of Williamsbridge Reservoir showing the surface of the ground at the beginning of its construction. After construction of the Catskill system in the 1910s, the reservoir was placed on reserve as an emergency backup water supply. It was drained in 1925, after which its land was transferred to the Department of Parks and converted to Williamsbridge Oval Playground in 1937. May 1885.

Bronx: Reservoir Oval East - Holt Place (2) A view northwestward across the former reservoir from the same vantage point as in view 1, showing buildings skirting the northern extremity of the reservoir, and extending from Reservoir Place to Tryon Ave. (left). November 5, 1934 F.L.Sperr

Bronx: Reservoir Oval East - Holt Place (1) Reservoir Oval East, west from a point west of Holt Place. The thoroughfare curves northward, showing buildings extending to East 208th Street (extreme right). Also shown is the southern end of the former Williamsbridge Reservoir, now (1938) a playground. November 8, 1934 F.L.Sperr (2) A view northeastward across the former reservoir from the same vantage point as in view 1. Thew buildings extend north to a point below East 210th Street (extreme right). November 8, 1934 F.L.Sperr

Bronx: Reservoir Oval East - Holt Place (2) A view northwestward across the former reservoir from the same vantage point as in view 1, showing buildings skirting the northern extremity of the reservoir, and extending from Reservoir Place to Tryon Ave. (left). November 5, 1934 F.L.Sperr

Bronx: Reservoir Oval East - Holt Place (1) Reservoir Oval East, west from a point west of Holt Place. The thoroughfare curves northward, showing buildings extending to East 208th Street (extreme right). Also shown is the southern end of the former Williamsbridge Reservoir, now (1938) a playground. November 8, 1934 F.L.Sperr (2) A view northeastward across the former reservoir from the same vantage point as in view 1. Thew buildings extend north to a point below East 210th Street (extreme right). November 8, 1934 F.L.Sperr