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How to Mix a Zabriskie

By PIPC Staff | January 15, 2012 |

For a new year, a bit of cheer from a grand estate on the Palisades!

By PIPC Staff | July 15, 2011 |

For over three decades, Leo and Jack Schwarzstein ran — and publicized — the Yonkers–Alpine Ferry.

By PIPC Staff | June 15, 2010 |

Traces still survive of showman John Ringling’s summer estate on the Palisades at Alpine.

By PIPC Staff | November 15, 2009 |

Socialites Hamilton and Florence Twombly donated land for a special picnic grove beneath the Palisades.

By PIPC Staff | September 15, 2009 |

On September 27, 1909 the governors of New Jersey and New York dedicated the Palisades Interstate Park at the “old Cornwallis Headquarters.”

By PIPC Staff | May 15, 2009 |

In 1909, many families still lived along the riverfront in the new park.

By PIPC Staff | January 15, 2009 |

2009 marked the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s epochal voyage — and the hundredth of the dedication of the Palisades Interstate Park.

By PIPC Staff | December 15, 2007 |

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.

By PIPC Staff | October 15, 2007 |

The world’s first FM radio tower, built by Edwin Armstrong in 1938, is still in operation today on top of the Palisades.

By PIPC Staff | September 15, 2006 |

Reflections on bringing a “living history” program to the Kearney House.