Saturday, December 28, 2019

Crawford House. Newburgh Historical Society.


The  Captain David Crawford house sits on a bluff that overlooks the Newburgh Bay. It is a magnificent 19th century house and if you've never had the chance to visit before you must make time in the near future!


Overview:
Built in 1830 for Capt. David Crawford, his wife Fanny Belknap Crawford and their two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Anna Crawford. 
Capt. Crawford was a civic leader and maritime entrepreneur who played a key role in the transition of Newburgh from small town riverside community to a thriving shipping and industrial city.


Specifically:
This house is architecturally one of a kind in the Hudson Valley in that it is intact. It has been changed very little over the years and retains most of it's original detail.


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The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands relies on the generosity of it's members for the ongoing stewardship of this magnificent house.
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Please enjoy this visual tour.




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