South Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stephen Rowe Bradley Sr. Park
The Historical Society of Rockland County
1. Stephen Rowe Bradley Sr. Park Marker
Inscription.
Stephen Rowe Bradley Sr. Park. . Shortly before his death, community leader and benefactor Stephen Rowe Bradley, Sr. (b. 1836; d. 1910) expressed his intent to donate 212 acres of his land to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. His heirs implemented his wishes and stated that the land "shall be deeded for a natural park, to be held for the benefit and enjoyment of the public at large." That land is now the Blauvelt State Park. Some ninety years later Mary Bradley Blake, his granddaughter, made available 40 additional acres for "open space" acquisition, in keeping with her spirit of generosity and preservation. That acreage is today the Stephen Rowe Bradley, Sr. Park, so named by Mary Bradley Blake in memory of, and in gratitude to, her grandfather.
Shortly before his death, community
leader and benefactor Stephen Rowe
Bradley, Sr. (b. 1836; d. 1910)
expressed his intent to donate 212
acres of his land to the Palisades
Interstate Park Commission. His
heirs implemented his wishes and
stated that the land "shall be deeded
for a natural park, to be held for the
benefit and enjoyment of the public
at large." That land is now the
Blauvelt State Park. Some ninety
years later Mary Bradley Blake, his
granddaughter, made available 40
additional acres for "open space"
acquisition, in keeping with her
spirit of generosity and preservation.
That acreage is today the Stephen
Rowe Bradley, Sr. Park, so named
by Mary Bradley Blake in memory
of, and in gratitude to, her grandfather.
Erected 2009 by The Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 5.04′ N, 73° 56.142′ W. Marker is in South Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of Bradley Parkway and Park Rd. on Bradley Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nyack NY 10960, 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 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: Historic Underground Railroad (approx. 0.7
More about this marker. Benson Blake, Jr., sponsor
The Historical Society of Rockland County
2. Stephen Rowe Bradley Sr. Park
The Historical Society of Rockland County
3. Stephen Rowe Bradley Sr. Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2015, by The Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
