The Poughkeepsie Cistern

Buried just below College Hill in Poughkeepsie, NY lies an infrastructural wonder. The underground cistern that provided drinking water to the city for the last century is now empty – yet full of potential.

Join us in the journey to reimagine this incredible space.

Image courtesy of Chris Roque.

A place that has held water..., held life for people for a hundred years. [It’s] filled up with drinking water and history, and time and energy. It's a life-giving space.

Sarah Overton, Cellist