Beacon is part of the poughkeepsienewburghmiddletown, new york metropolitan statistical area as well as the larger new yorknewarkbridgeport, new yorknew jerseyconnecticutpennsylvania combined statistical area. The citys historic gateway known as long wharf constructed in 1815, this area used to. Beacon, dutchess county, new york genealogy familysearch. Imagine our delight when a little beacon blogs second saturday guide editor catherine sweet and i received the press release that a group art show opening at the howland public library will showcase works inspired by nancy drew in recognition of womens history month. Mar 10, 2020 the beacon historical society was established in 1976 to discover, preserve and showcase the heritage and history of beacon, new york. The societys collections contain more than 5,000 items including books, prints, documents, photographs, postcards, paintings, maps, and artifacts all relating to beacon. The essential 25 new york city history books for your book shelf.
Skiing resorts and trails around beacon beacon, ny aarp in your city. Hunched at the foot of mountains and wedged between waterfalls and the navigable hudson river, factories harnessing raging water eroded beauty from the landscape. Beacon is a city located in dutchess county, new york, united states. It lies at the foot of mount beacon, on the east bank of the hudson river there bridged to newburgh, 58 miles 93 km north of new york city. The beacon historical society showcases beacons history through exhibitions, collections, programs and an informative newsletter.
One reason for this topographical oddity is historical, said ms. For anyone who is familiar with the picturesque hudson valley, this book will present a captivating story on how a small american city is born and begins to grow. A history of new york city to 1898 paperback october 19, 2000. Just some of my favorite books about the people, places and events of new york city.
Beacon ny former mill town built for romance weekend getaway. In 1683 francis rombout, gulian verplanck and stephanus van cortlandt, friends and business associates from new amsterdam now new york city, traveled. Though technically called pollepel island, the locals all know this place as bannerman island because of the legacy francis bannerman vi left here. Photos of the city of beacon police department that i have taken for o. Beacon, ny to view our collections of photographs, books, maps, artifacts, documents and architectural drawings. Residents of beacon, new york, are justifiably proud of a community that is rich in history and promise. Jackson and a cast of thousandss the encyclopedia of new york city.
A history of beacon as it celebrates its centennial in 20. It became a city when the 17thcentury villages of matteawan and fishkill landing were united in. The city of beacon was formed from the villages of fishkill landing and matteawan just over a century ago, before new york city even adopted the first comprehensive zoning ordinance in the united states. The beacon city council consists of the mayor, two atlarge and four ward council. Of the many odd things about new yorkers, there is this. The book showcases blackandwhite historical photographs. A native of stone ridge, ny, she made the move across the hudson river to beacon 10 years ago after stints in london and nyc, and happily lives here with her husband, 2 sons, 1 dog, and 2 cats. This increased crime was due to an increased population, caused primarily by poor irish immigrants beginning in the 1820s. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. V great women by lord, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Murphy and denise doring vanburen uncover the fascinating past of beacon and the people who have called it home.
People who would like to donate items in good condition must bring them in to beacon reads during hours. Find my photos of the city of beacon police department by ernest h. The information in a directory was generally gathered in the previous year. Beacon lights history, first edition abebooks passion for books. A hudson river history from 4000 bc to the 21st century.
Danielle ofri, md, phd, is a clinical professor of medicine at the new york university school of medicine and has cared for patients at new yorks bellevue hospital for more than two decades. The new york city police department nypd originates in the government of new york city attempts to control rising crime in early to mid 19th century new york city. How is it that people living in the worlds greatest port, a city with no neighborhood that is far from a waterfront, a city whose location was chosen because of the sea, where the great cargo ships and tankers, mighty little tugs. Including the old town and village of brooklyn, the town of bushwick, and the village and city of williamsburgh, volume 2 volume 2 of a history of the city of brooklyn, henry reed stiles. Beacon new york city directories family history library beacon, ny 19151925 city directories allen county public library. Beacon, dutchess county, new york genealogy genealogy. Local cancellations and closures compiled by the highlands current.
In april 1902, whitwell, a graduate of harvard medical school who had a practice in new york city, began treating frances hodgson burnett, whose childrens books little lord fauntleroy, the secret garden and many more were bestsellers in the u. The societys collections include more than 2000 books, prints, photographs, documents, postcards, paintings, artifacts and maps. When cornrows were in vogue and other thoughts on cultural appropriation. Under mirrers direction, the newyork historical society has launched groundbreaking exhibitions such as slavery in new york, nueva york, chinese american. Community development forums february 20th and 29th. Authors and publishers of new books related to new york state can have their books noticed on the new york almanack by following the submission guidelines here. Beacon, city, dutchess county, southeastern new york, u.
City directories are published books that contained lists of names and addresses for people in a specific town or city for a particular year. History of the new york city police department wikipedia. Her short stories have been published in temenos and cahoodaloodaling. Local updates from the highlands current newspaper. Beacon, the chelsea artistic offshoot whose 2003 opening helped support the city s recovery from a prolonged postindustrial slump, has made its home in. History buffs will love touring beacons best known attraction, pollepel island. Lauren michele jackson is the author of white negroes. Visit the beacon historical society at 17 south ave. In 1992, voters in the beacon city school district voted 2. The communitys earliest permanent european settler was madam catheryna rombout brett, whose c.
Due to space constraints, beacon reads cannot accept all donated items, but especially text books, readers digest condensed books, national geographic and other magazines, and any item damaged by mold or mildew. The beacon historical society showcases beacon s history through exhibitions, collections, programs and an informative newsletter. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including when we do harm, and is a regular contributor to the new york times. To our community members, in light of the recently declared state of emergency for dutchess county, the closing of all public schools, and in an effort to stop the spread of the covid19 virus, the howland public library will be closed starting monday, march 16th until further notice. For reasons of public safety, do not leave books outside beacon reads or the library. Indians by new york city fur traders francis rombout and gulian verplanck. The most comprehensive history of new york city is probably kenneth t. Includes local information and updates about the status of coronavirus covid19 in dutchess county. It was named to commemorate the historic beacon fires that blazed forth from the summit of the fishkill mountains to alert the. Vital records of matteawan methodist church, beacon, dutchess county, n. A small city hugging the hudson in southwestern dutchess county is catching the. Here youll find the latest news and events from the city of beacon, ny. Bannerman ran the largest military surplus supply company in the us in.
The 2010 census placed the city total population at 15,541. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 100245194 212 4859203. Beacon is part of the poughkeepsienewburghmiddletown, new york metropolitan statistical area as well as the larger new york newarkbridgeport, new york new jerseyconnecticutpennsylvania combined statistical area. Danielle ofri, md, phd, is a clinical professor of medicine at the new york university school of medicine and has cared for patients at new york s bellevue hospital for more than two decades. One hundred years ago this past may 15, the city of beacon was forged by. The beacon historical society was formed in 1976, with a mission to preserve, procure, and present beacon s heritage and history. All represented here bring valuable insight into the history of nyc and most are accessible to read via your local book store or library.
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