Posts Tagged ‘Park History’
Aeroplanes on the Hudson
We have deep connections to original aeroplanes, and they often were impacted greatly by the Palisades.
Read MoreAn Oft Repeated Anecdote
The Rockefeller family’s connection with the development of this park is often hailed, yet rarely put into a wider context.
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 MoreOn the Drive
A bike ride on Henry Hudson Drive is more than just good exercise. It puts you in touch with the story of the Palisades.
Read MoreCamp Colony
There are still some who remember when Ross Dock was a treasured family vacation spot.
Read MoreSix Months After
Update on the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey six months after the park’s waterfront was devastated by Hurricane Sandy in fall 2012.
Read MoreWhat Comes Back
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Read MoreDeconstructing Cliffhanger
Taking a closer look at an iconic 1918 photograph from the silent movie-making days along the Palisades. Cliffhanger Point.
Read MoreSkirt Check
For over three decades, Leo and Jack Schwarzstein ran — and publicized — the Yonkers–Alpine Ferry.
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