Congers in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Collyer Farm Pond and New City Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Collyer Farm Pond and New City Park Marker
The 19th century mill pond and dam, sawmill, icehouse and farmhouse had outlived its productive days when Omley, Hansen and Hall of an American Scandinavian group discovered it in 1926. With the Depression, the summer community soon became year-round. Today, the park has a diverse population of about 200 families and the icehouse serves as their clubhouse.
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The 19th century mill pond and dam, sawmill, icehouse and farmhouse had outlived its productive days when Omley, Hansen and Hall of an American Scandinavian group discovered it in 1926. With the Depression, the summer community soon became year-round. Today, the park has a diverse population of about 200 families and the icehouse serves as their clubhouse.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 41° 8.183′ N, 73° 59.873′ W. Marker is in Congers, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of Collyer Avenue and Lake Drive, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Martinus Hogenkamp Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rockland County Korea - World War II - Vietnam Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rockland County Veterans Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rockland County Law Enforcement Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rockland County Court House (approx. 0.8 miles away); In Grateful Recognition (approx. 0.9 miles away); New City World War I Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tallman-Budke House (approx. 1.4 miles away).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Collyer Farm Pond and New City Park Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Marker on Collyer Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
