History

There has been much speculation concerning the origin of the name “Spuyten Duyvil.” Dutch in origin, Spuyten Duyvil can be translated in two ways, depending on the pronunciation. One translation is “Devil’s whirlpool,” and indeed, sections of the creek were

Fordham gneiss, one of the oldest rock formations in the world, can be seen from Inwood Hill Park by looking across Spuyten Duyvil Creek. Named for the Bronx neighborhood where it is most visible, Fordham gneiss was formed around 1.1

Fort Tryon Park owes a debt of gratitude to a heroine of the American Revolution. This young lady was Margaret Cochran Corbin, who is commemorated by several bronze plaques within Fort Tryon Park as well as within the community. Margaret

One of the most interesting churches of Washington Heights and Inwood is the Fort Washington Collegiate Church. It has served at least four generations of parishioners who have worshipped as members of the Reformed Church of America. The property that

During the American Revolution there was a soldier who had been given command of a fort in northern Manhattan. This five-bastion fortification was to become known as the Alamo of the Patriot cause in New York City. The citadel was

The Little Red Lighthouse has inspired the imagination of people who have come in contact with it on their travels to the Manhattan shores of the Hudson River. The spot it stands on was known as Jeffrey’s Hook. During the

Fort Washington Park, located on the Hudson River between 155th Street and Fort Tryon Park, offers a panoramic view of the river and the Palisades. The 158.818-acre park was named to honor the revolutionary Fort located at Bennett Park on

Overlooking the Harlem River on 160th Street and Edgecombe Avenue is the remnant of a 160-acre estate that spanned the width of Manhattan from 155th to 168th Streets. The Morris-Jumel Mansion is the only surviving pre-Revolutionary War, free-standing mansion in

In Fort Washington Park under the George Washington Bridge and located on a hill overlooking the Little Red Lighthouse at Jeffrey’s Hook there is a monument constructed of boulders whose emplacement and history is known to but only a few

Fort Tryon Park is the only park in northern Manhattan designed by the Olmstead Brothers (Frederick Law Jr. and John Charles) firm. The 66.6-acre park rests on some of the highest public land in Manhattan. Fort Tryon Park is rich