This bracketed house with a center cupola is similar in style to "Pretty Penny,"another mansion on North Broadway that was once owned by actress Helen Hayes. The mansard addition on the right reflects a later fashion. At one time, this house was...
This is a photo of an older photograph of the Hand Mansion, the home of William H. Hand, the builder (1830-1898). In 1883 he bought this Azariah Ross house for $9000. Note the three chimneys, the wide porch, and the high peak with a multi-faceted...
By 1996, as the First Baptist congregation dwindled, another congregation used the sanctuary on Sunday afternoons. The church had only 36 members when it closed in 2000. It had been an active part of Nyack life for 145 years. Even the tall steeple...
Notice dated August 18, 1783 offering a reward of five dollars each for the return of three run away slaves, named William, Harry, and John. The slaves ran away together from David Hasbrouck, Nathaniel Lefever, and Andries Lefever, Jr.
Notice dated September 5, 1788 offering a reward for the return of a 19 year old slave named Caesar. Caesar ran away from John A. Hardenbergh of New Paltz, NY.
Notice dated July 10, 1794 offering a ten dollar reward for the return of a 19 year old slave named Leonard. Leonard ran away from Mathias Warner of Plattekill, NY.
Notice dated May 21, 1794 offering a reward for the return of a 22 year old slave named, Peter. Peter ran away from Alexander Colden of Coldenham, Ulster County, NY. Colden suspects that Peter is being harbored by a neighbor.
Notice dated January 13, 1797 offering a reward for the return of a 46 year old slave named Frank. Frank ran away from Peter Jansen of Marbletown, N.Y.
Notice dated July 3, 1797 offering a ten dollar reward for the return of a 30 year old slave named James. James ran away from John Marsh of Woodbridge, N.J.
Notice dated March 3, 1798 offering a 10 dollar reward for the return of a 24 year old run away slave named Peter. Peter ran away from Mary L'Hommedieu of Goshen, NY shortly after her husband, John, died.
