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The
New York Times once wrote, "Irvington is the kind of village,
that when you sneeze, 50 people will say 'Bless You.' " This
caring and welcoming attitude has drawn residents, including many
well-known stars of stage, screen, television and radio, and
tourists alike. From its quaint shops to its beautiful homes and
spectacular Hudson River views, Irvington is a classic example of
the best of the Historic River Towns of Westchester. Odell's Tavern,
built in the 1690s, was where the newly created State of New York's
Committee of Safety met to discuss General George Washington's
defeat in the Battle of Long Island. And the Irvington Town Hall
Theatre is an exact replica of the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C.,
made famous for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Shop along Main
Street walking west toward the Hudson River, take a hike along the
Irvington section of the Aqueduct Trail or discover the newly
developed Bridge Street commercial area, right on the Hudson. |