Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Saloon and a Mansion
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Un Bar y Una Mansion
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022
1. A Saloon and a Mansion / Un Bar y Una Mansion Marker
A Saloon and a Mansion
Fegan's saloon, around 1910, on the east side of Maple Avenue (the stone house to its right still stands) was one of dozens of bars that lined the way to the waterfront. Inset: On the west side of the street was the home of Henry Collins Brown (1863-1961) an author and publisher who popularized New York history. He claimed his house once belonged to Washington Irving's brother. In fact from 1814 to 1817 the Irvings owned most of the land that became downtown Hastings as part of a money-losing real estate venture.
Alrededor de 1910, El Bar de FEgan, en el lado este de la Avenida Maple (la casa pidra a su derecha todavía en pie), fue uno de la docena de bares lque se eonctraban en fila en la trayectoria hacia la rivera del río. Recuado: En el lado oeste de la calle la casa de Henry Collins Brown (1863-1961), autor y editor, quien hizo popular la historia de Nueva York. Brown afirmaba que su casa alguna vez perteneció al hermano de Washington Irving. En realidad, desde 1814 hasta 1817 los Irvings eran dueños de la mayoría de la tierra, que luego sería el centro de
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Erected 2006 by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Hastings-on-Hudson, New York series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 40° 59.779′ N, 73° 52.986′ W. Marker is in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in Westchester County. It is on Maple Avenue 0.1 miles north of Spring Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Maple Ave, Hastings on Hudson NY 10706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022
2. A Saloon and a Mansion / Un Bar y Una Mansion Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Protection Engine Company No. 1 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Protection Engine Company No. 1 / La Primera Estacion de Bomberos (about 300 feet away); A Movie Theater and a Diner / Un Cinema y Un Restaurante (about 300 feet away); Municipal Building / El Edificio Municipal (about 300 feet away); Purple Heart Village (about 400 feet away); St. Matthew's, Old and New / San Mateo Nuevo y Antiguo (about 400 feet away); Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); The Kattenhorn Houses / Las Casa Kattenhorn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings-on-Hudson.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
