John Lodico, Sr. talks about growing up in Upper Nyack near the river in the Van Houten's Landing neighborhood near the river. He focuses on the Italian American immigrant culture there, particularly as epitomized by his father, his time at Nyack...
Fire fighters; Fire engines & equipment; Fire fighting; Fire stations;
Everett "Smoky" Wanamaker talks about Empire Hook and Ladder Company in Upper Nyack and the role of the Wanamkaer family in the department. The origins of "The Goosetown against the World" slogan of the department are discussed as well as some of...
Astrith Deyrup talks about her family and life in Upper Nyack and New York City. Astrith's father, Alvin S. Johnson was the 1st President of the New School for Social research in Manhattan. Her sister Felicia was a prominent artist. Both she and...
The Pythian Club of Nyack was housed in a residence at 35 North Broadway, on the southwest corner with First Avenue. A letter accompanying the picture solicited donations: "The above is a picture of the new 'Pythian Club of Nyack' recently...
Discussion includes hobo activity in the 1920s, attending the circus; the Mary Powell steamboat; steamboat trips to New York City; family picnics at Kingston Point Park
