. English: Excerpt from late 19th-early 20th century postcard depicting structure known as 'Yankee Dam' near Hawthorne, NY, USA. Created by damming a tributary of the Saw Mill River to prevent British troops from easily using the river valley for military incursions toward Patriot-held terrain to the north. Remained until leveled for construction of Hawthorne circle in mid-1920s. Unknown date; precedes mid-1920s as the earthwork depicted has been replaced by modern highway construction since then 1221 Postcard image of Yankee Dam

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Photo credit: © History and Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
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