Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Boulanger Plaza

Hastings-on-Hudson, New York

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

1. Boulanger Plaza Marker

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Grace Episcopal Church begins its journey up Main Street from here to its present location at the Five Corners in 1931. The Great Depression was at its height, and according to legend, the street was blocked for several days when the moving company went bankrupt. The church was built in 1868, financed in part with prize money won by Admiral David Farragut, a village resident, for capturing Confederate ships in the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Inset: The free municipal parking lot in 1932.

La Iglesia Episcopal de la Gracia comienza su jordana en 1931 al final de Calle Principal hasta su acutal ubicación en las Cinco Esquinas. La Gran Depresión había alcanzado su nivel maś alto, y según la leyenda, la calle fue bloqueada por varios días cuando la compañía de traslado de casas se vino a la quiebra. La Iglesia fue construida en 1868 financiada, en parte, con dinero recibido por el almirante David Farragut, un residente del pueblo, como recompenza por la caputra de barcos confederados en la batalla de Mobile Bay, duranta la Guerra Civil. Recuado: El aparcamiento municipal gratuito en 1932.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil • 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 1931.

Location. 40° 59.681′ N, 73° 52.922′ W. Marker is in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in Westchester County. It is on Boulanger Plaza north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 542 Warburton 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 in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

2. Boulanger Plaza Marker

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hastings-on-Hudson, New York (here, next to this marker); Warburton Avenue / Avenida Warburton (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Local Soda Fountain / La Fuente de Soda Local (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Brandt, Portrait Painter / Carl Brandt, Pintor de Retratos (within shouting distance of this marker); Protection Engine Company No. 1 / La Primera Estacion de Bomberos (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings-on-Hudson.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.