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1. www.youtube.com › watchA History of the Poughkeepsie Waterfront: The First 200 Years

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   Mar 16, 2021 · Join Poughkeepsie Public Library District Local History Librarian, Kira Thompson, as we explore the centuries-old history of Poughkeepsie’s waterfront area. ...

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2. www.youtube.com › watchDigital Tour of Poughkeepsie - Full Video - YouTube

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   Nov 2, 2010 · Located approximately 75 miles north of New York City on the east bank of the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie was settled over three hundred years ago by Dutch a...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchExploring POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Postcards and ... - YouTube

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   Exploring POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Postcards and Treasured MemoriesWhether you're a history buff, a travel enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the b...

4. www.youtube.com › playlistFrom the Local History Room - YouTube

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   Mar 10, 2022 · The Genealogy and Local History rooms are located on the the Main floor of the Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie, New York. To learn more about our A...

5. ourpoughkeepsie.blogspot.com › 2016 › 12Poughkeepsie History (year-by-year) Part 1 - Blogger

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   Dec 2, 2016 · 1777 -- Ferries operated on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. 1777 -- The state capital of New York, Kingston, was occupied and burned by the British. Spared from battle during the American Revolution, Poughkeepsie became the temporary capital. 1777 -- Stephen Hendriksen built an inn, later called the Forbus Hotel.

6. www.youtube.com › watchHistoric Poughkeepsie by Take A Walk New York - YouTube

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   A 6.5 mile walking tour of historic Poughkeepsie organized by Take A Walk New York, an organization dedicated to encouraging New Yorkers to walk more and to ...

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   Is Poughkeepsie a city?

   • Poughkeepsie (/ pəˈkɪpsi / pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, which is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is the county seat of Dutchess County, with a 2020 census population of 31,577. [ 6 ]

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   How big is Poughkeepsie New York?

   • According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km 2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.3 km 2) is land, and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km 2) (comprising 10.05%) is water. [ 15 ] Poughkeepsie lies approximately 75 miles (121 km) north of the center of the New York megacity. [ 16 ]

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   When did Poughkeepsie become a city?

   • 1853 -- The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery was dedicated. Matthew Vassar had plans to make a cemetery out of part of the old Allen Far at Eden Hill, but the Cemetery Association chose land across the highway from the Vassar property. 1854 -- Poughkeepsie became a city (chartered 28 March 1854).

   Poughkeepsie History (year-by-year) Part 1 - Blogger

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   How far is Poughkeepsie from New York City?

   • Poughkeepsie lies approximately 75 miles (121 km) north of the center of the New York megacity. [ 16 ] It is 73.5 miles (118.3 km) south of the New York state capital of Albany. The highest elevation of Poughkeepsie is 380 feet (120 m) above sea level on College Hill. Its lowest is on the Hudson River.

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   What happened in 1777 in New York?

   • 1777 -- Ferries operated on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. 1777 -- The state capital of New York, Kingston, was occupied and burned by the British. Spared from battle during the American Revolution, Poughkeepsie became the temporary capital. 1777 -- Stephen Hendriksen built an inn, later called the Forbus Hotel.

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   What is Poughkeepsie known for?

   • Poughkeepsie has a number of notable institutions for arts and entertainment. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, located on Market Street just below Main Street, is a theater that has an array of music, drama, dance, and film events and is the home of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

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   Poughkeepsie, New York. Poughkeepsie (/ pəˈkɪpsi / pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, which is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is the county seat of Dutchess County, with a 2020 census population of 31,577. [6] Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson River Valley region ...