Once The Continental Army Headquarters - Newburgh, NY

Newburgh has diverse architectural styles reflecting the city’s evolving urban development. It is best known for some of its well-preserved historic architecture, including Victorian homes and buildings from the 19th century. Newburgh boasts a rich history, particularly related to the American Revolutionary War. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site is located here. This is where George Washington stayed during the final months of the Revolutionary War. Like many other major cities, Newburgh lost most of its manufacturing in the mid-1900's and this led to a decline of the city. Today, Newburgh is going through a transformation and is changing for the better.

Here is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

Street art

The Monell Mansion

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Newburgh (Images of America: New York)

By Barrett, Kevin

The Continental Army

By Wright Jr., Robert K.

Newburgh: The Heart of the City (NY) (Images of America)

By Favata, Patricia A.

The New York State Armory building was built in 1880, designed by James Wood, it housed the local National Guard.

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The Chapman Steamer No. 1 building was built in 1910 and was the city’s main firehouse until mid-1900’s

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The American Legion Post 152 held its first meeting in September, 1919.

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182 Grand Street was designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Clarke Withers

Old Town Cemetery was established in 1713

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230 Montgomery Street

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Calvert Vaux designed this home for William E. Warren and was constructed in 1854

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Washington’s headquarters State Historic Site was opened in 1750 and sits near the Hudson River.

The gates surrounding Washington’s former Headquartes

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On Montgomery Street

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Along the river front

The former Masonic Temple was built in 1914

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St Mary’s Church

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Some sections show that there is still more work to be done.

The vacant City Club building, located across from the Dutch Reformed Church, is adorned with art from the Newburgh Community Land Banks' Artist-in-Vacancy city-wide project.

The Newburgh Free Library Building, located at 100 Grand Street, was built in 1878 and designed by J.A. Wood.

Newburgh City Hall was originally built as a carriage factory.

The Dutch Reform Church built in 1835 and designed by Alexander Jackson Davis.

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What you should know:

• The town is walkable, and it is a great way to get around.

• There are walking paths on the waterfront, Downing and Chadwick Lake Parks

• There are many restaurant options.

• On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulations signs.

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