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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTRD_historic-upper-nyack-firehouse_Nyack-NY.html
This building, home of Empire Hook and Ladder Company no. 1 has, in recognition of its architectural significance, and under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, been listed on the National Register of Historic Places …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTRB_nyack-first-settlement_Nyack-NY.html
The Tappan Indians, from time immemorial, occupied these lands fronting on the river shore. Here, in summer, they lived upon the fish and oysters which the waters produced in abundance. In the Algonkian dialect, spoken by them, they called this lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTR5_old-stone-church_Nyack-NY.html
Placed by the Rockland County Society to mark the oldest building dedicated to God's service now standing in the County of Rockland, New York ——- this ——- "Old Stone Church" was erected in the year 1813 by a newly org…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQQ_st-pauls-church_Congers-NY.html
St. Paul's was begun in 1891 to serve local ice & quarry workers. Land was donated by John McGuiness, quarry owners donated the brick. The 1st Mass was on Easter, 1894. The old post office, bought for $485, became the rectory. St. Paul's School be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQO_congers-school_Congers-NY.html
The Congers School opened in 1928 as a high school. Students came from as far away as West Nyack and Tappan, often traveling by train to the Congers Station. Centralization of Clarkstown's schools resulted in the building of the Clarkstown Junior-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQN_congers-station_Congers-NY.html
In 1880 the fledgling Jersey City & Albany Railway Co. completed a track through this area on easements granted by Abraham and Mary Conger, large landholders and prominent citizens. In 1883 a new railroad timetable listed the stop as "Congers." In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQK_paul-farmhouse_Congers-NY.html
The easterly section of this Dutch farmhouse was constructed by John Paul in the early 19th Century. Soon after the similar westerly addition was added resulting in a rare style of twin front door entrances. The structure, a frame of sawn heavy ti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQJ_congers-lake-dam_Congers-NY.html
This dam, constructed in 1995, replaced an original weakened stone and earthen dam built more than a century ago to create a recreational area for the St. Rita Parish of New York City. The Dutch called this stream, an easterly branch of the Hacken…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQH_carson-mccullers_Nyack-NY.html
Carson McCullers, writer and dramatist, made this house her home from 1945 to her death on September 29, 1967. Born in Columbus, Ga., on February 19, 1917, she achieved fame with The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940 and Reflections in a Golden Eye 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQE_couch-court_Nyack-NY.html
Built in 1854 for A. J. Storms of the Storms Tub & Pail Factory. 1875-1882 home of Edwin Stillwell, Captain of the Nyack-Tarrytown Ferry. Purchased 1885 by the Couch Family. Dr. Louis Couch used the tower for his Homeopathic practice. Daughter Nat…
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