Irvington-on-Hudson

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10533, Town Government, Irvington Village Hall, Irvington, NY, History of Irvington, About Irvington, things to do in and around Irvington, activities and attractions, one-of-a-kind shops, something to do with the kids this weekend | Westchester About the Village of Irvington-on-Hudson

  Irvington-on-Hudson

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The Village of Irvington-on-Hudson, also known simply as Irvington, is located in the Town of Greenburgh in southwest Westchester County, New York. Irvington-on-Hudson is one of the beautiful River Towns of Westchester County that borders the Hudson River. It is located only 20 miles north of midtown Manhattan and is served by a Metro-North Train Station making Irvington a desirable place to live and visit.

Irvington shares its western border with the Hudson River, Dobbs Ferry is to the south with the City of White Plains located east of Irvington and Tarrytown-on Hudson to the north. Irvington includes within its boundaries the community of Ardsley-on-Hudson. Ardsley-on-Hudson has its own zip-code and its own Metro-North station.
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Allstate Insurance - Irvington

914-591-4700
 

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914-693-6300
  The Ardsley Union Free School District is located at 500 Farm Road, Ardsley, NY 10502 in southern Westchester County less than 10 miles north of New York City. It is within an hour’s drive from Columbia University, New York University and Fordham University, and is surrounded by numerous institutions of higher education. District residents represent many occupations, professions, ethnic backgrounds and religious faiths. In addition to the students from the Village of Ardsley, students live in sections of Dobbs Ferry, Hartsdale, Hastings, Irvington, Scarsdale, and White Plains. Ardsley Union Free School District - Irvington | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Brookside Grocers

914-591-8620
 

Christian Episcopalian | Westchester Church of St. Barnabas - Episcopal

914-591-8194
  The Church of St. Barnabas is a lively place, filled with families and lots of children. We also have a lot of singles as well as wise and seasoned older folk. We have many programs for youth, a wonderful music program with the support of a great organ (with some 2,200 pipes) installed in 2001 and terrific adult and children's choirs. There are lots of adult Christian education offerings, story-telling dinners and interfaith dialogue. Our two annual sales (the Thrift Sale in May and the Clothing Sale in November/December) are famous events throughout the tri-state area. St. Barnabas is a dynamic, exciting parish where there is a niche for everyone and where the welcome mat is wide and inviting. We invite you to join us. Church of St. Barnabas - Episcopal | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Church of the Immaculate Conception

914-591-7480
 

10533, Lab Stores, Irvington, NY, clean lines, simple shapes and sensual fabrics, Great design, great clothes, sweaters, pants, skirts, dresses, and SALE items, Boutique, Outlet | Westchester Eileen Fisher Boutiques - Irvington

914-721-2897
  Eileen Fisher Lab Store is located at 1 Bridge Street, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. "Great design is at the heart of Eileen Fisher. It is an idea brought to life through clean lines, simple shapes and sensual fabrics. Great design is clothing in context, made to fit both our bodies and our lives." Eileen Fisher Boutiques - Irvington | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Geordane's World Food

914-591-6911
 

Good Shepherd Nursery School

914-591-4104
 

10533, gourmet, sandwich shop, Irvington NY, no additives or preservatives, sandwiches and dinners | Westchester Good-Life Gourmet - Irvington

914-478-8080
  Good-Life Gourmet, a gourmet sandwich shop, also preparing dinner, is located at 108 Main Street, Irvington NY 10533 in Westchester County.

From Good-Life Gourmet: "Today, Good-Life Gourmet is a fun-loving boutique event caterer, serving private and corporate clients in Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Southern Connecticut and New York City. While Eric and his brothers are often seen cooking from early morning to all hours of the night, it is never without the goofy antics that make the Good-Life kitchen the special place that it has become." Good-Life Gourmet - Irvington | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Graf, Francoise PhD

914-591-0106
 

Greenfield Plumbing & Heating Inc

914-591-9432
 

10533, Real Estate Services, Irvington Brokerage, Irvington, NY, Westchester County | Westchester Houlihan Lawrence - Irvington Real Estate

914-591-2700
  Address
Real Estate Services
Irvington Brokerage
113 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
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10533 Prevention Knox Box Program History Village-of-Irvington hand-drawn-fire-engine firehouse alarms  firefighters fire-bell | Westchester Irvington Fire Department

914-591-9867
  The Irvington Fire Department is located at 90 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533. It provides many services to the community of Irvington. Explore the Irvington Fire Department website and learn:
    IPD History
    Community Events
    Memorial
    Personnel
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A Brief History
Eight years after the founding of the Village of Irvington, the first order of business was to permanently organize a hose and engine company. On April 18, 1880, the Irvington Fire Association No. 1 was organized and had a roster of 38 men. Irvington Fire Department | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10533, Address, Irvington, Post Office, NY | Westchester Irvington Post Office

914-591-6487
  Address
Irvington Post Office
25 North Buckhout
Irvington, NY 10533 Irvington Post Office | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10533 Children's Adult Programs Wireless Internet Access Free-Library Catalogs Tiffany Reading Room Westchester-Library-System schoolhouse | Westchester Irvington Public Library

914-591-7840
  The Irvington Public Library is located at 12 South Astor Street, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533. The first Irvington Public Library was established in the mid-19th century by an interested group of Irvington residents. It was located in "the little red schoolhouse." The schoolhouse library evolved into the short-lived Irvington Free Library, which later became the Atheneum. Irvington Public Library | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10533, Town Hall Theater, Irvington, NY, History of the Irvington Town Hall Theater,  exhibits, theater, performance at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, cafes and restaurants in Irvington-on-Hudson | Westchester Irvington Town Hall and Town Hall Theater - History

  The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533 in one of the River Towns of Westchester County.

From Irvington Town Hall Theater: "The Irvington Town Hall Theater (ITHT) presents numerous events throughout the season which runs from Sept-May including concerts, dances, and theatrical productions. Returning Arts Partners include Broadway Training Center of Westchester, Sleepy Hollow Performing Artists, Common Ground, and Resident Theater company Clocktower Players - who has been presenting works at ITHT since the late 70s when they were ITHT, Inc." Irvington Town Hall and Town Hall Theater - History | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Irvington Town Website

914-591-7070
 

10533, School District, Irvington, NY, Washington Irving, Village of Irvington, southern Tarrytown, Greenburgh, village of Dobbs Ferry, Dows Lane Elementary School, Main Street School, Irvington Middle School, Irvington High School | Westchester Irvington Union Free School District

914-591-8500
  The Irvington Union Free School District is located at 40 North Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533 in Westchester County. Irvington is located approximately 23 miles north of mid-Manhattan where it enjoys impressive frontage views of the Hudson River.

The Irvington School District includes the Village of Irvington, a portion of southern Tarrytown, and part of the unincorporated areas of Greenburgh . The district is bordered on the north by Route 119, on the south by the village of Dobbs Ferry, on the west by the Hudson River, and on the east by the Saw Mill River Parkway.

The Irvington School District is comprised of the following four schools:

Dows Lane Elementary School (K-3) in Irvington (914) 591-6012
Main Street School (4-5) in Irvington (914) 591-1961
Irvington Middle School (4-5) in Irvington (914) 269-5312
Irvington High School (9-12) in Irvington (914) 591-8500 Irvington Union Free School District | Westchester  website and more . . .


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  Press blue button for weather information, including forecasts, severe weather, maps, weather apps, video, iWitness weather, travel, outdoors, and more. Irvington Village Weather Forecast | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Bissightick Van der Donck Grant Frederick Phillipse Justice John Jay William Dutchers Dutcher Village of Dearman Washington Irvington author The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rip Van Winkle Louis Comfort Tiffany Irvington Presbyterian Church | Westchester Irvington-on-Hudson Chamber of Commerce

914-591-7070
  "The village of Irvington-on-Hudson is a diverse and dynamic business community and this chapter of the Chamber of Commerce reflects those traits. Located just 25 miles north of New York City on the Metro North commuter line, Irvington is steeped in history. The Irvington chapter draws from the village’s rich past and the riches of its present make-up to work towards ensuring a prosperous future for local businesses." Irvington-on-Hudson Chamber of Commerce | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Bissightick Van der Donck Grant Frederick Phillipse Justice John Jay William Dutchers Dutcher Village of Dearman Washington Irvington author The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rip Van Winkle Louis Comfort Tiffany Irvington Presbyterian Church | Westchester Irvington-on-Hudson History

914-591-7070
  History of Irvington
"The Village of Irvington was incorporated April 16, 1872. The territory of the village was part of the Bissightick track of the Van der Donck grant purchased by Frederick Phillipse in 1682. In 1817, Justice Dearman bought half of William Dutcher's farm and lived there until 1848 when it was sold to Gustavo F. Sanchi. In the same year, it was sold to John Jay, grandson of Justice John Jay, who arranged for it to be laid out in lots as the Village of Dearman. The lots were sold at public auction in New York City in 1850; the village of Dearman was formed. In 1854, Dearman , by popular vote, changed its name to "Irvington," honoring its beloved citizen, Washington Irvington, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who also lived here, can be seen in the town hall, library and the Irvington Presbyterian Church." Source for Irvington Government and History: Irvington Town website Irvington-on-Hudson History | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Katz Alayne Attorney

914-591-3278
 

Landscaping, landscaping contractor, landscape services, Gutters Cleaned, Grass Cutting, Railroad Ties, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping Design, Landscape Lighting, Lawn Aeration, Lawn renovations, Trimming Shrubs, Spring and Fall Cleanup, Snow Removal | Westchester Levi's Landscaping

914-564-7989
  Levi's Landscaping, Inc. is a professional landscaping contractor with more than 15 years experience. We serve Westchester and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley of New York. We are fully insured and provide a Crew Supervisor for every project. We provide superior landscape services to meet all budgets. We provide the best service for your landscaping needs. Whether the job is small or large "we will not rest until you are completely satisfied". Levi's Landscaping | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Mantarian, ARA EDD

914-591-9256
 

Marcantonio & Kuhn

914-591-9552
 

Michael Louis, Gallin Architect

914-693-4004
 

10533, Ardsley Avenue, Irvington, NY, 710533, Grand Central Terminal | Westchester MTA Metro-North Railroad, Ardsley-on-Hudson

800-638-7646
  Address
1 Ardsley Ave
Irvington, NY, 10533

21.7 miles to Grand Central Terminal MTA Metro-North Railroad, Ardsley-on-Hudson | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10533, Irvington, NY, 10533-1616, Grand Central Terminal | Westchester MTA Metro-North Railroad, Irvington

800-638-7646
  Address
1 Astor Street
Irvington, NY, 10533-1616

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914-591-4356
  Address of Municipal Building
Irvington Town Hall
85 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
Westchester County
(914) 591-4356

Village of Irvington-on-Hudson
The Village of Irvington, incorporated in 1872, is one of six villages in the Town of Greenburgh. Irvington is a total of 4 square miles and is located in Westchester, New York. The Irvington Town Hall is approximately 23.6 miles to midtown Manhattan (measured to Rockefeller Plaza). The village borders the Hudson River to its west, offering scenic views of the Palisades and Manhattan skyline. Irvington is a suburb of New York City and is one of the Rivertowns of Westchester and the Hudson River Valley.
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10533, Village of Irvington-on-Hudson, Police Station Address, Irvington Police Department, Irvington, NY, About the Irvington Police, Irvington Detective Bureau, Criminal Investigations, Accident Investigations, Youth Bureau, DARE Program | Westchester Police Department, Irvington

914-591-8080
 
Police Station Address
Irvington Police Department
85 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
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Radoslav Opacic Architects

914-591-4306
 

Reilly Group

914-591-8001
 

egalitarian chavurah Conservative Judaism Jews daven pray congregate read Torah gabbayim drashot | Westchester Rosh Pinah Chavurah of the Rivertowns

914-591-6737
  Rosh Pinah is an egalitarian chavurah which follows the practices of Conservative Judaism. It is a fellowship of Jews who wish to daven (pray) and congregate in an atmosphere of respect, joy, warmth, camaraderie and trust. The Chavurah invites anyone interested to join us for services. The Chavurah is very participatory. Its members conduct services, read Torah, serve as gabbayim (service 'helpers'), prepare the drashot (Torah commentary or sermons) and the food. We will be interested in trying different activities that will enrich our services. The Chavurah wants everyone to have a stake in its development and a hand in its success. Rosh Pinah Chavurah of the Rivertowns | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10591, Tarrytown, ny | Westchester Say Cheese and Thank you

914-591-6277
  Say Cheese & Thank You is located at 24 Walden Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591 in Westchester County.

From Say Cheese & Thank You: "Founded in 2004 by Darci DeMatteo, a successful photographer in New York City whose business included family portraits and children’s pictures. When clients asked for holiday cards to compliment her photo work, Darci found it hard to find one place with choices to fit her clients’ varied needs. Thus began her entry into the stationery business. Say Cheese and Thank you | Westchester  more . . .


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Schwam, Robert PhD

914-591-7100
 

10503 | Westchester Weather Related Closings & Delays - Westchester County

  For weather related school closings, cancellations, and delays in Westchester County, select one of the following links. Weather Related Closings & Delays - Westchester County | Westchester  more . . .


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10533, Real Estate Services, Irvington, NY, Westchester County | Westchester William Raveis Legends Realty - Irvington

914-591-5600
  Address
Real Estate Services
68 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
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View from Irvington-on-Hudson The Village of Irvington-on-Hudson , also known as Irvington, is located in the Town of Greenburgh in southwest Westchester County, New York. Irvington shares its western border with the Hudson River, Dobbs Ferry is to the south, and Scarsdale is northeast of Irvington. Irvington includes within its boundaries the community of Ardsley-on-Hudson. Ardsley-on-Hudson has its own zip-code and its own Metro-North station.

Starting in the 1850s, and largely due to Irvington's beautiful views of the Hudson River and its rural setting, many people, including wealthy New York City residents, began building large summer residences in the Village of Irvington.

"Close by Sunnyside is one of those marvelous villages with which America abounds: it has sprung up like a mushroom, and bears the name of Irvington, in compliment to the late master of Sunnyside. A dozen years ago not a solitary house was there, excepting that of Mr. Dearman, the farmer who owned the land. Piermont, directly opposite, was then the sole eastern terminus of the great New York and Erie Railway, and here seemed to be an eligible place for a village, as the Hudson River Railway was then almost completed. Mr. Dearman had one surveyed upon his lands; street were marked out, village lots were measured and defined; sales at enormous prices, which enriched the owner, were made, and now upon that farm, in pleasant cottages, surrounded by neat gardens, several hundred inhabitants are dwelling. One of the most picturesque of the station-houses upon the Hudson River Railway is there, and a ferry connects the village with Piermont. Morning and evening, when the trains depart for and arrive from New York, many handsome vehicles may be seen there." More about Irvington

MTA Metro-North Train Stations
For an easy commute to Grand Central Station in New York City from Irvington, take the train from either the Ardsley-on-Hudson or Irvington Train Station.

The MTA Metro-North in Ardsley-on-Hudson to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is 21.7 miles and takes an average of 35 to 54 minutes, depending on the time of day.

The MTA Metro-North in Irvington to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is 22.7 miles and takes an average of 37 to 56 minutes, depending on the time of day.

An MTA train ride from Grand Central Station in Manhattan to Ardsley-on-Hudson or Irvington stations in Westchester County, average 35 minutes to 47 minutes depending on the time of day.

Town Government
Irvington Village Hall is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533. "The Village of Irvington is governed by a five member Board of Trustees. The Board consists of a Mayor and four Trustees. The Mayor is the Chief Executive of the Village and is responsible for the conduct of public meetings and certain appointments. The Mayor and Trustees all have one equal vote for the adoption of resolutions. The day-to-day responsibility for the operations of the Village is performed by a full-time Village Administrator.

"Each fiscal year, the Mayor and Board of Trustees establish a concise list of priorities to address important issues or initiatives. The list provides a level of focus to the Board's activities and allows the community to see the activities of its elected officials. The priorities are subject to revision throughout the year."

Living in the Village of Irvington-on-Hudson
There are many things to do in and around Irvington-on-Hudson. Find activities, attractions, and places to go in the Village of Irvington N.Y. Visit one-of-a-kind "Mom & Pop Shops". As you walk down the main street of Irvington, toward the water, you will see beautiful views of the Hudson River ahead of you. After shopping, visit a park, and find a sunny spot to have a picnic lunch.

Visit a park in Irvington such as, Matthiessen Park, Memorial Park, Scenic Hudson Park, and Halsey Pond Park. Visit the Parks in Irvington-on-Hudson, sit by the water and look out at the boats, have a picnic, read and relax. Visit V.E. Macy Park, offering many fun cold-weather activities for things to do in the winter, or wonderful warm weather things to do in the summer.

Learn about The O'Hara Nature Center, with a mission "to promote the community's enjoyment and exploration of the woods; to educate and involve the community in understanding our local environment; and to demonstrate sustainable concepts that will inspire the community to live in balance with nature."Irvington also offers a Trailways Map for the Peter Oley Trailways System, a marked system of trails throughout hundreds of acres of open space in the Village of Irvington.

Find something to do with the kids this weekend in Westchester. Take the children to the playground at Matthiessen Park in Irvington. On warm days, bring a picnic packed with local fresh food from the Farmers Market in Irvington. Picnic at the park while looking out at the majestic Hudson River with views of the Tappan Zee Bridge in the background. If you're a golfer, play golf at one of the excellent golf courses in Ardsley-on-Hudson or other nearby towns; or if you love antiquing, visit the antique stores in Irvington. When its time to eat, select a café or one of the excellent Restaurants in Irvington, New York.

HISTORY OF IRVINGTON

History of Irvington
"The Village of Irvington was incorporated April 16, 1872. The territory of the village was part of the Bissightick track of the Van der Donck grant purchased by Frederick Phillipse in 1682. In 1817, Justice Dearman bought half of William Dutcher's farm and lived there until 1848 when it was sold to Gustavo F. Sanchi. In the same year, it was sold to John Jay, grandson of Justice John Jay, who arranged for it to be laid out in lots as the Village of Dearman. The lots were sold at public auction in New York City in 1850; the village of Dearman was formed. In 1854, Dearman , by popular vote, changed its name to "Irvington," honoring its beloved citizen, Washington Irvington, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, who also lived here, can be seen in the town hall, library and the Irvington Presbyterian Church."
Source
Irvington Government and History at www.IrvingtonNY.gov

The Hudson, From, The Wilderness To The Sea, 1866
"Close by Sunnyside is one of those marvelous villages with which America abounds: it has sprung up like a mushroom, and bears the name of Irvington, in compliment to the late master of Sunnyside. A dozen years ago not a solitary house was there, excepting that of Mr. Dearman, the farmer who owned the land. Piermont, directly opposite, was then the sole eastern terminus of the great New York and Erie Railway, and here seemed to be an eligible place for a village, as the Hudson River Railway was then almost completed. Mr. Dearman had one surveyed upon his lands; street were marked out, village lots were measured and defined; sales at enormous prices, which enriched the owner, were made, and now upon that farm, in pleasant cottages, surrounded by neat gardens, several hundred inhabitants are dwelling. One of the most picturesque of the station-houses upon the Hudson River Railway is there, and a ferry connects the village with Piermont. Morning and evening, when the trains depart for and arrive from New York, many handsome vehicles may be seen there.

More About 19th Century Irvington
"Less than a mile below Irvington, and about half way between that village and Dobbs's Ferry, is the beautiful estate of Nevis, the home and property of the Honourable James A. Hamilton, eldest surviving son of the celebrated General Alexander Hamilton, one of the founders of the republic of the United States. It stands on the brow of the river slope, in the midst of a charming lawn, that extends from the highway to the Hudson, a distance of half a mile, and commands some of the finest and most extensive views of that portion of the river. The mansion is large, and its interior elegant. It presents many attractions to the lover of literature and art, aside from the delightful social atmosphere with which it is filled. There may be seen the library of General Hamilton, one of the choicest and most extensive in the country at the time of his death. There, too, may be seen a portrait of Washington, by Stuart, painted for General Hamilton, in 1798, when in expectation of a war with France, the United States organised a provisional government, and appointed him acting commanding general under the ex-president (Washington), who consented to be the chief."
Source
The Hudson, From, The Wilderness To The Sea
Author: Benson John Lossing
Publisher: Virtue and Yorston, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., March,1866

History and Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information was written approximately two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York" , Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841

    Irvington
    "Irvington, 50.8 m. (175 alt., 2,759 pop.), named for Washington Irving, is another metropolitan suburb ringed by wooded estates. Near the northern end of the village is ® the Anna E. Poth Home for convalescent and aged members of the Companions of the Forest of America. The ornate brick mansion, hidden by a wall, was built in 1918 by Mrs. C. J. Walker (1867-1919), a pioneer Negro businesswoman. About 1905, when Mrs. Walker was a laundress in St. Louis, Missouri, she concocted a preparation to straighten tightly curled hair that revolutionized the appearance of members of her race. In 1910, she settled in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she established the Mme. C. J. Walker factory and laboratories for the manufacture of various cosmetics, and opened a training school for her agents and beauty culturists. Here interests were wide; in time her sales agents were acting as organizers of social welfare clubs and were carrying on educational propaganda of all kinds among Negroes. She eventually moved to New York and as 'Madame C. J. Walker of New York and Paris' became a leader in Harlem activities. A year after this house had been completed she died, leaving an estate worth more than $1,000,000, two-thirds of which went to educational institutions and charities. The house still contains her ivory-and-gold pipe organ, her tapestries, and some of her imported gold and ivory furniture.

    "Odell Inn ®, just south of the Main St. traffic booth, built about 1693, is now the superintendent's cottage of the Murray estate. When the Albany Post Road was opened in 1723, the one-and-a-half-story stone dwelling became a favorite stage stop. On August 31, 1776, the Committee of Safety of the State Convention met in the inn, then occupied by Jonathan Odell. Two months later the British took vengeance on Odell by destroying 1,000 bushels of his wheat, killing his hogs, cutting down his orchard, and carrying him off to a New York prison. In 1785 Odell bought the house and 463 acres from the Commissioners of Forfeiture, keeping the inn until his death in 1818."




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