Millbrook in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blown Away
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Volatilizzata
Millbrook, New York
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 8, 2019
1. Blown Away Marker
Blown Away
The Millbrook Gas and Electric Company (1894-1920), founded by Charles Dieterich, pioneered the use of acetylene in America and provided street lights at 300 village locations. Unfortunately, the gas proved to be highly volatile, and the plant closed after two major explosions. Plant superintendent James Murphy miraculously survived both explosions, one of which blew his clothes off. Torn down, the plant was replaced in 1926 by Lyall Memorial Federated Church, which combined three smaller local denominations: Orthodox Quaker Reformed Church in America, and Methodist. It was named for Rev. J. Edward Lyall, a highly respected, retired local pastor, whose Lyall Report (1913) addressed Millbrook's attitudes toward its new immigrants, urging tolerance, compassion, and communication.
La Millbrook Gas and Electric Company (1894-1920) fu fondata da Charles Dieterich, introducendo l'uso dell'acetilene in America, e provvedeva all'illuminazione delle strade di 300 abitazioni del villaggio. Il gas era molto volatile, e l'impianto chiuse dopo due grandi esplosioni. Il
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Erected 2014 by The Museum in the Streetsฎ. (Marker Number 21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism, and the The Museum in the Streets: Millbrook, New York series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 41° 47.191′ N, 73° 41.425′ W. Marker is in Millbrook, New York, in Dutchess County. It is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Merrit Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millbrook NY 12545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tents and Togas / Tende e Toghe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Community Band Shell
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 8, 2019
2. Blown Away Marker and the Lyall Memorial Federated Church
Also see . . .
1. Lyall Memorial Federated Church. (Submitted on September 26, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Village of Milbrook. (Submitted on September 26, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
