Beacon in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Howland Center
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 22, 2011
1. Howland Center Marker
Has Been Placed On The
National Register
Of Historic Places
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
1872
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 30.111′ N, 73° 57.89′ W. Marker is in Beacon, New York, in Dutchess County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Tioronda Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508, 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: Spanish Pentecostal Church / Rothery File Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Matteawan Train Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Beacon (within shouting distance of this marker); Emergency Responders Clock (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Madam Catharyna Brett (about 600 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 700 feet away); Carmen Ramputi Marine Corps League (about 700 feet away); Beacon War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beacon.
Also see . . .
1. Howland Cultural Center. (Submitted on February 13, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. Howland Library - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 22, 2011
2. Howland Cultural Center
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 22, 2011
3. Howland Cultural Center
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
