Posts Tagged ‘Millionaire’s Row’
Aeroplanes on the Hudson
We have deep connections to original aeroplanes, and they often were impacted greatly by the Palisades.
Read MoreAlberta’s Duck Hawks
Local historical records shed some light on the peregrine falcon, which was almost brought to extinction in the twentieth century, but has made a comeback to the Palisades.
Read MoreThe Devil in the Details
Remembering the vast Rio Vista estate — and some local folklore that is connected with the park.
Read MoreA Monopoly of the Bad Business
In the summer of 1863, a number of Palisades residents were first-hand witnesses to the chaos of the Civil War Draft Riots in New York City.
Read MoreHow to Mix a Zabriskie
For a new year, a bit of cheer from a grand estate on the Palisades!
Read MoreGray Crag
Traces still survive of showman John Ringling’s summer estate on the Palisades at Alpine.
Read MoreCliff Dale
Though it was razed in 1939, hikers still come upon the impressive ruins of George Zabriskie’s summer estate on top of the Palisades in Alpine.
Read MoreFootnote
Remembering Margaret Oltman Dean, who grew up in the house that became our Headquarters building.
Read MorePenlyn
Our Park Headquarters was once“Penlyn,” the home of Henry Herbert Oltman and his family.
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