Horace Greeley House - New Castle Historical Society presents
A Stroll Down Town: Then and Now
Tuesday February 7, 2012 - Monday January 7, 2013
Find out how the town of Chappaqua grew & changed, how the types of businesses & services reflected this change. A 26 panel exhibit featuring photos of Chappaqua then & now. more >less >
As you enter the exhibit, pretend you are walking down King Street in Chappaqua from the top of the hill to the village near the railroad. As you stroll, compare the then and now through photos, artifacts and written explanations which will guide you along the way. Find where the first supermarket was located, what goods R.S. Hafiland’s Lumber Yard sold, where the Chappaqua Hotel was. Then check out what the replacements are and how they reflect the changing needs of Chappaqua’s population. You may come upon surprises such as the fact that before the 1930 building of the railroad bridge, King Street crossed the tracks with businesses existing on the far side of the tracks.
Sponsor Message
The New Castle Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization, chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State in 1966. Its mission is to discover, collect, preserve, and communicate the history of the Town of New Castle. The Horace Greeley House, the Greeley family's country home from 1864-1872, is the headquarters for the Society's programs, exhibits, and extensive research resources. The Horace Greeley House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It provides a handsome example of 19th century architecture as well as having historic significance as the home of one of the town's most celebrated residents. The house is situated on a hillside close to the center of town, where it has been a well-loved landmark for nearly 150 years.
Horace Greeley House - New Castle Historical Society
100 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514
- Date(s):
- Tuesday February 7, 2012 - Monday January 7, 2013
- Days:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Times:
- Tues-Thur and Sat: 1-4pm
* Closed Saturdays in August. - Category:
- Exhibitions
Ticket Pricing:
- $5.00 - Admission
- Phone:
- 914-238-4666
- Website:
- www.newcastlehs.org
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