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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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Second Annual Inwood Snow Day Video

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While last week’s blizzard missed upper Manhattan, today’s snowstorm really clobbered us.  Some reports even say we’re in the middle of another blizzard.  It certainly feels like it. A special thanks to Jimmy, a Park Terrace Gardens porter, for cutting it up in what is becoming a MyInwood tradition. See last year’s “Inwood Snow Day” [...]

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Farmer’s Market Video

Inwood Farmer's Market, New York City

After weeks of rain, the sun broke though this morning. A happy day it was indeed. Here’s a scene from the farmer’s market where one and all enjoyed the bounties of summer.

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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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Inwood’s Houdini Connection

Houdini- for Inwood history post

When fifty-two year old Harry Houdini died in a Detroit hospital at 1:26 p.m. on October 31, 1926 he left his widow, Bess, on shaky financial footing. While Bess Houdini was left a sizable life insurance payout the recent widow could clearly no longer afford her and Harry’s former lifestyle. Bess sold their home on [...]

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