The pathway over the Croton Aqueduct arch, known as the Promenade, was a popular place to stroll during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when romantic and picturesque walks were favored in the Victorian era. It was also used for concerts, dances, and socials. Its popularity was part of a broader pattern along the aqueduct: a wide promenade surrounded the reservoir at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and Frederick Law Olmstead designated a promenade to extend over the Croton Aqueduct, connecting Jerome Park racetrack with the future Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.