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The Pavilion, Nyack’s first luxury hotel, boasted a rich history dating back to its inception in 1849 and subsequent expansion in 1875. Founded by...
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Burd Street & the Birth of a Legend In the late 19th century, the epicenter of Nyack’s social scene was none other than the...
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Captain John Lyon was a legendary figure who navigated the waters of the Hudson River for an astounding 71 years, never missing a single...
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The Nyack Lighthouse, a prominent waterfront landmark visible from the old Tappan Zee Bridge, captured the imagination of Nyack residents in the mid-20th century. However,...
Nyack People & Places
Part 1 The History of Gedney Street in the 19th Century For about 50 years, a small, shabby building, not much more than a...
Nyack People & Places
Whether it is Nighthawks in the Diner, Early Sunday Morning, New York Movie, or Morning Sun, Edward’s Hopper’s grip on America’s imagination only gets stronger over time. How...
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Part 4–– Midcentury Decline & A Stunning Rebound by Mike Hays Recap If you wanted to know what was going on in Nyack, the...
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Part One: Bustling Burd St. & the Founding of the St. George Hotel by Mike Hays If you wanted to know what was going...
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by Mike Hays “We certainly need it. I don’t see how there can be any opposition. Go to it and do it quickly.” This...
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by Mike Hays “A-l-l A-b-o-a-r-d” was announced so loud that it could be heard from the ferry landing to the top of the Nyack...