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Isham Hill in 1913

Inwood, New York City in 1913

Since launching MyInwood.net I’ve read thousands of century-old news accounts regarding all things Inwood, but the following article, written in 1916, is one of my favorites. The account contains so many elements from my little corner of the neighborhood—The Seaman Estate, Isham Park, the still-standing Hurst house on Park Terrace East and 215th and the [...]

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Glenn Curtiss 100th Anniversary in Isham Park Video

On May 29th, 2010 the children of Inwood gathered in Isham Park to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Glenn “The Birdman” Curtiss’ historic flight from Albany to New York City.    He landed right here in Isham Park. To read more about the 1910 flight click here A special thanks to Don Rice for organizing [...]

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Old Post Road

Mile Marker on Old Post Road in Inwood, New York

Tucked away in a section of the stone wall near the 212th Street and Broadway entrance to Isham Park is an often overlooked survivor of Inwood’s past. The old Albany Post Road mile marker blends into its surroundings, but is hard to miss when you know what to look for. Curved at the top, this [...]

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A Tree Falls in Inwood

Mark Chisholm cuts down tree in Isham Park in Inwood, New York City

The next time you pass through Isham Park you’ll likely notice a stump where a massive Norway Maple used to stand. Sadly, the towering giant was diseased and needed to come down. In true Inwood fashion, the tree felling quickly became a neighborhood event. As sawdust flew from up high, city workers and curious neighbors [...]

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Isham Park

Photo of street light in Isham Park in Inwood, New York.

Broadway, Isham St, Inwood Pk Manhattan Acres: 20.09 In 1864 William B. Isham, a wealthy leather merchant, purchased twenty-four acres along the Kingsbridge Road, now known as Broadway, from 211th Street to 214th Street, and northwest to Spuyten Duyvil Creek. The park named in his honor is bordered on the north by the Harlem River [...]

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