History The Pavilion on Main Street–Nyack’s First Luxury Hotel 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... Mike HaysApril 24, 2024
History Spotlight on Nyack’s Tappan Zee Playhouse The Tappan Zee Playhouse, housed within a historic 1911 movie theater located at the corner of South Broadway and Church Street, drew crowds to... Mike HaysDecember 7, 2023
History Rediscovering the Hotel St. George Hotel (Part 3) – Life at the Hotel Hiking, Cycling, Coaching, & More Recap In the previous parts of this history of the St. George Hotel, we examined its origin, and learned... Mike HaysOctober 26, 2023
History Rediscovering Nyack’s St. George Hotel (Part 2) Bardin’s Famous Gilded Age Restaurant Recap In the heyday of Nyack, if you sought the pulse of the town, the St. George Hotel was... Mike HaysOctober 19, 2023
History Rediscovering Nyack’s St. George Hotel (Part 1) Burd Street & the Birth of a Legend In the late 19th century, the epicenter of Nyack’s social scene was none other than the... Mike HaysOctober 12, 2023
History Grover Cleveland’s Presidential Visit: A Glimpse into the 22nd & 24th President’s Time in Nyack In the late summer of 1889, the picturesque hills above South Nyack were graced by the presence of not one, but two U.S. Presidents... Mike HaysSeptember 14, 2023