While tarrytown and the construction of the new tappan zee bridge are intertwined in the news these days, this village rich in revolutionary war history and culture has always been a. Nov 08, 2014 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment tarrytown the brothers four song book. Lyndhurst, a gothic revival mansion 1838 once owned by robber baron jay gould, is located in tarrytown. Designed in 1838 by alexander jackson davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the parklike landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. First english record book of the dutch reformed church in sleepy. Researchers and genealogists can visit the library during the hours that the society is open. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The book includes the tale of the capture of major andre, which led to the unmasking of benedict arnold. It is located on the eastern bank of the hudson river, about 25 miles 40 km north of midtown manhattan in new york city, and is served by a stop on the metronorth hudson line. These famous hudson river villages served as the backdrop for washington irvings legend of sleepy hollow. Blue cloth printed in yellow, color illustrated dustjacket. These villages, bordering the majestic hudson river, are rich in the charm and mystery of their shared historic past. Warner library 121 north broadway, tarrytown, ny 10591. Serving sleepy hollow and tarrytown, 1 grove street. Doubletree tarrytown hotel near sleepy hollow, new york. In 1981, the town of tarrytown designated the castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from any alterations in. You may find wn more accurate and uptodate than a typical yellow book. Gavin caruthers and jonathan kruk will appear on history alive, hosted by professor richard hull, author and warwick town historian. Tarrytown, ny westchester county historic hudson river towns.
For a small fee research fees page, the historical society staff and volunteers will conduct research for individuals unable to visit the library. Church records edit edit source 1697 first record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. Tarrytown also have an awardwinning familyfriendly ymca as well as the acclaimed warner library with top notch programming and events including the friends of the library concert series, book fairs, blood drives, visiting authors, a chess club, cooking demos and parties, gardening classes and tax help. This historic hotel in tarrytown, has over 100 years of history, an awardwinning restaurant, equus and the thann sanctuary spa. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment tarrytown the brothers four song book. Irving was enthralled by tarrytowns dutch character. Bought this book because i was going to visit sleey hollowvery interesting and super photos, too. Tarrytown and sleepy hollow local and regional history books.
The legend of sleepy hollow is a gothic story by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The book has light edge rubbing, good hinges, sound text block, clean pages with no names or other markings. With tall tales galore in the region, chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow by edgar mayhew bacon explores the history and legends that define the hudson valley to this day. Apr 30, 2020 the historical society has been the keeper of the collective memories of the villages of sleepy hollow and tarrytown since 1889.
Oct 14, 2018 chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow is also a history of the area during revolutionary times. Church records of tarrytown sleepy hollow dutch church, westchester county, n. Twentyfive miles north of new york city lie two scenic villages. History of the tarrytowns, from ancient times to the present harrison, ny. While tarrytown and the construction of the new tappan zee bridge are intertwined in the news these days, this village rich in revolutionary war history and culture has always been a popular spot. Oct 28, 2019 the legend of sleepy hollow resurfaces every year around halloween. Tarrytown and sleepy hollow ny images of america paperback october 1, 1997 by historical society of tarrytown author. Tarrytown and sleepy hollow ny images of america historical society of tarrytown on. The doubletree by hilton hotel in tarrytown, ny is located two miles from sleepy hollow and offers complimentary wifi and has 24,000 square feet of event space. Chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow is also a history of the area during revolutionary times.
Daderot major components of the economy include publishing, pharmaceutical research, and tourism. Situated on the eastern shore of the hudson river, in an area called the tappan zee tappan for the tappan indians who once lived in what is now rockland county, and zee meaning sea in the dutch language, lies the village of tarrytown, a village rich. He recounted its quaint customs in the legend of sleepy hollow, first published in 1819. Irving began his story, in the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the hudson. Warner engaged architect walter dabney blair to design the library building and construction began in 1928.
Discover the haunting history of tarrytown and sleepy hollow. If you are a history buff, you will love this book. Come visit, our headquarters, the 1848 jacob odell house museum in tarrytown, ny. Washington irvings 1820 tale of a headless horseman who terrorizes the reallife village of sleepy hollow is considered one of. Also vividly brought to life is the location washington irving made famous with the legend of sleepy hollow. The historical society serving sleepy hollow and tarrytown, tarrytown, ny. Abraham lincoln african american history american history american revolution arts and crafts audubons aviary black history book club book wrap camp history childrens history book prize civil war dimenna childrens history museum family programs founding fathers frederick douglass george washington halloween harlem harlem renaissance harlem. Serving tarrytown and sleepy hollow has been carefully collecting and preserving these memories since 1889. From the era of weckquaesgeek to the close of world war ii, tarrytown and sleepy hollowdepicts scenes of area residents mothers, fathers,grandparents, and ancestors. Tarrytown, westchester county, new york genealogy familysearch. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and.
Washington irvings family fled the city to escape infection. Direct train service from grand central station is also available. Serving sleepy hollow and tarrytown one grove street tarrytown, ny 10591 telephone 9146318374. Written in a casual and accessible style, the book is intended for the general reader as well as the serious local antiquarian. Our members work together to preserve the history and character of our community. While construction progressed, the librarys first board of trustees was organized, with several prominent local residents serving as charter members.
Tarrytown genealogy in westchester county, new york. In 1981, the town of tarrytown designated the castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from any alterations in the future. By car use route 9, i287, saw mill parkway, or sprain brook parkway. Jul 19, 2015 while tarrytown and the construction of the new tappan zee bridge are intertwined in the news these days, this village rich in revolutionary war history and culture has always been a popular spot. To the north of tarrytown is the village of sleepy hollow formerly north tarrytown, to the south the village of.
This leaves out many new merchants while it leaves in old merchants that. A trip to tarrytown offers visitors the perfect complement of history, dining, shopping and nature not to mention entertainment and first class lodging. The historical society maintains a library and archives for local historical research. Family ymca at tarrytown gymphysical fitness center. The roof and 75foot tower were partially enclosed, and served as an observation post by the tarrytown civil defense to monitor air traffic in the area. A post office was established at tarrytown in 1902. Though in the past viewed mainly by researchers and historians, the societys collection of photographs, postcards, and engravings, donated over the last century by the villages residents, is presented here as a commemorative community photograph album. Tarrytown is located at 32199 north, 823334 west 32. Tarrytown is a village in the town of greenburgh in westchester county, new york, united. However, i prefer washington irvings interpretation of the origin of tarrytowns name, in the legend of sleepy hollow which was published in the sketch book. The historical society has been the keeper of the collective memories of the villages of sleepy hollow and tarrytown since 1889.
Centennial book of christ episcopal church, tarrytownonthehudson ancestry. This leaves out many new merchants while it leaves in old merchants that have gone out of business since date of print. With a map of tarrytown as it was one hundred years ago published by geo. In the book, bacon delves into the story of frederick philipse, the settler who built philipsburg manor in sleepy hollow. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing our books. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Tarrytown is a village in the town of greenburgh in westchester county, new york, united states. The legend of sleepy hollow resurfaces every year around halloween.
A brief history of tarrytown, part one river journal. Tarrytown white pages phone books in new york ny whitepages. Tarrytown and sleepy hollow historical society, inc. Sheila tubmans family spends their summer vacation in tarrytown, which is where most of the book takes place. History of the tarrytowns, westchester county, new york. From the majestic hudson river views, including the tappan zee bridge, to its historic districts showcasing 19th and 20th century architecture to its many unique shops and fine restaurants. Though in the past viewed mainly by researchers and historians, the societys collection of photographs, postcards, and engravings, donated over the last century by the villages residents, is presented here as a commemorative. A collection of more than 350 short articles that describe the places and place names of sleepy hollow and tarrytown, new york. Ancestral things free 16981785 the old dutch church of sleepy hollow marriage index, courtesy. Tarrytown and sleepy hollow, new york images of america. Tarrytown, ny westchester county historic hudson river. Apr 15, 2020 steiners new book is a bounty of short stories on the history of sleepy hollow, tarrytown and beyond. Oct 15, 2019 with tall tales galore in the region, chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow by edgar mayhew bacon explores the history and legends that define the hudson valley to this day.
Record of marriages and a few baptisms, 18221877 family history library records of the dutch reformed church, tarrytown, n. Treasured images of revolutionary war sites, the growing villages, and stately mansions and castles bring the past of tarrytown and sleepy hollow to life. Family ymca at tarrytown 62 main st, tarrytown, new york 10591 rated 4. Irvington hs teacher chris barrys excellent book on civil. One major problem with print directories is that they are usually printed just once a year. After its original publish date in 1897, the book was reprinted at least seven times before disappearing from shelves for over a century. Book appointments online with mhs tarrytown of tarrytown, ny. The historical society serving sleepy hollow and tarrytown.
That building later became the tarrytown village hall. The weckquaesgeeks, a tribe of the algonquin nation, were the first people to inhabit this area of the hudson valley that we know of. Visiting tarrytown was a formative experience for irving. It covers a lot of ground, from the native american period to modern times. Juvenile mystery adventure set in tarrytown, ny in 1835.