Posts Tagged ‘1920s’
The Devil in the Details
Remembering the vast Rio Vista estate — and some local folklore that is connected with the park.
Read MoreIn the Shade of the Cliffs
Undercliff Picnic Area has a rich and lively history, from before the creation of the park and since.
Read MoreA Most Regrettable Occurrence
A public health emergency in 1924 sheds light on the early days of the park.
Read MoreCamp Colony
There are still some who remember when Ross Dock was a treasured family vacation spot.
Read MoreThe Cascade
The story behind the ruins at Peanut Leap Cascade, one of the favorite hiking destinations in the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey.
Read MoreSkirt Check
For over three decades, Leo and Jack Schwarzstein ran — and publicized — the Yonkers–Alpine Ferry.
Read MoreHazard’s
As our venerable boat ramp marks its golden jubilee, we consider the rich history associated with the site.
Read MoreAllison’s Will
William O. Allison’s life story spanned the Palisades, literally and figuratively, from riverfront village to cliff-top estate.
Read MoreA Stop Along the Long Path
The Women’s Monument in the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey is now part of New Jersey’s Women’s Heritage Trail.
Read MoreGray Crag
Traces still survive of showman John Ringling’s summer estate on the Palisades at Alpine.
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