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My Inwood

The Black Horse Tavern

The old black Horse Tavern in Inwood, New York.

In a very literal sense, Tubby Hook is where Inwood began and,  for nearly a century,  the Black Horse Tavern was the heart and soul of Tubby Hook. The famous tavern and boarding house was later replaced by the original Mount Washington Church. Instead of my own words, I’ll let this description of The Black [...]

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Inwood Snow Day

Snow day in Inwood, New York City

Frightful or delightful; it all depended on one’s mindset as a fierce March snowstorm with gusting winds battered the East Coast this morning. But judging from this video, it was a “Zippity-Do-Dah” snow day in Inwood…

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Park Terrace Gardens

Cupolas of Seaman Mansion, now the site of Park Terrace Gardens in Inwood, New York

Life on the top of the hill has distinct advantages for the residents of Park Terrace Gardens. Built in 1940, the five-building complex is called the “Gardens” for a reason; the entire center of the block is a lovingly landscaped private garden, with much of the planting done by a team of resident volunteers. This [...]

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