'The New Jersey Palisades: Old Millionaire's Row to NYC Playground' Webinar

$18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1983779965278

The ruins of an abandoned mansion from old Millionaires' Row; a haunted clock tower in the middle of NJ's wealthiest neighborhood; a scenic overlook on a 500-foot-high cliff. From breathtaking views to the bizarre, it's time to explore the history of a narrow stretch of land right across from New York City like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on a virtual exploration of the New Jersey Palisades, a dramatic line of steep cliffs along the western shore of the Hudson River formed nearly 200 million years ago, whose rugged beauty and layered past have shaped everything from elite summer retreats to remarkable feats of engineering.

Led by licensed tour guide and palisades resident Maggie Browne, our virtual showcase will include:

• A brief history of the Palisades in modern times, from when small fishing communities and bathing houses lined its shores to its surprising chapter as the former film capital of the world
• A discussion around the former Millionaires' Row, where wealthy New Yorkers established grand second homes — with a closer look at the abandoned ruins of Cliffdale Manor, a fifteen-room estate built in 1911 for George A. Zabriskie of the Minneapolis-based Pillsbury flour mills
• A look at the once-thriving beach clubs and riverside resorts that dotted the Palisades shoreline, offering city dwellers summer escapes with bathhouses, dance halls, and sweeping Hudson River views
• How the George Washington Bridge came to be, and how its 1931 completion as the world’s largest suspension bridge created the first direct land connection between New Jersey and New York
• The 101 on “devil nuts”, and why these mysterious natural formations line the hidden beaches along the Hudson River
• The local legend of Devil’s Tower, a stone clock tower originally designed for sugar baron Manuel Rionda that has long been rumored to be haunted

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Maggie — any and all questions about the Palisades are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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Testimonials
"Maggie was entertaining and covered a lot of interesting info about the NJ Palisades! She was knowledgeable and interested in the topic and made it enjoyable." -Susan
"Maggie's informal style mixed with solid information. I also liked that she included several maps for reference. She also mixed in personal photos and video which showed her firthand experience with this topic." -Duane
"The presentation was great, but I was especially delighted by how everyone in the chat chimed in to share their own experiences!" -Lee
"I have worked by the Palisades in Englewood Cliffs for 20 years and already knew a lot and yet, still found out some details I didn't know before!" -Gabriela
"I loved how it wove in history with current information and inspired ways to follow-up both on the historical aspects and current things to do." -Nicole
"I liked the history & stories. I knew nothing about the Palisades except Rockefeller had purchased a large section. Learned so much today & I appreciate that." -Sharon
"Loved to hear the history of the Palisades, photos, videos. It was a lot more than I expected. This is my first "trip". Thoroughly enjoyed it. Just imagine I was taking notes as it was fascinating history! Will sign up to do more tours and get more people to join. Aloha and Mahalo!" -Carol
"It was very interesting and informative. I learned a lot from it. It made me want to take a day trip to the Palisades" -Loretta
"Nice slow narration with slides so you could follow the history of the palisades" -Barry
"I learned much about the palisades. Very interesting" -Joel
"Very interesting! plenty of content!" -Susan
"Very interesting and complete. I learned a lot I did not now. Great images." -Peter
"Fort Lee was my family home for 3 generations and getting to know the history of the area has been profound and emotionally moving." -Dorothy
"Learned so much and she was clear and organized" -Elaine
"The speaker was very knowledgeable about the area and mixed it up with photos, maps and videos." -Nancy
"All of the photos and videos. There was tons of info and I can't wait to look at the replay to see all the details that I might have missed." -Virginia
"I love the amount of history received. The details were amazing." -Robert
"Interesting background on the Palisades and the story of the uses." -Richard
"Maggie enlivened the tour with great facts and interesting side stories. I love her personal videos also." -Margo
"Lots of information imparted. The historical aspect was featured." -Audrey
"Learned about an area I lived near and did not know the history." -Martin
"Great information on a variety of topics - all linked together by their location at or near the Palisades." -Stella
"Local history and sites were explained and very well presented. I am inspired to take a trip along the Palisades now." -Bob
"Organized presentation. Very informative. Factual. Nice historic photos." -Bella
"Really interesting to learn all about an area I did not know of before" -Joanne
"The presenter was very knowledgeable." -Lynne
"Interesting topic. I learned a lot." -Susan

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