History

Exploring History at the Haverstraw Brick Museum

Exploring History at the Haverstraw Brick Museum

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Situated in the historic Hudson Valley, the Haverstraw Brick Museum tells the story of how Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, rose to become the brickmaking capital of the world.

Exploring History at the Haverstraw Brick Museum

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Situated in the historic Hudson Valley, the Haverstraw Brick Museum tells the story of how Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, rose to become the brickmaking capital of the world.

Exploring Landmarks Built with Hudson Valley Brick

Exploring Landmarks Built with Hudson Valley Brick

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You've probably seen pictures of New York City's skyline a thousand times. The towering buildings and historic architecture feel so iconic. But there's a secret hiding in plain sight, a...

Exploring Landmarks Built with Hudson Valley Brick

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You've probably seen pictures of New York City's skyline a thousand times. The towering buildings and historic architecture feel so iconic. But there's a secret hiding in plain sight, a...

Women in the Brickyards: An Overlooked Chapter in Haverstraw’s History

Women in the Brickyards: An Overlooked Chapter ...

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Discover the untold history of women in Haverstraw’s brickyards—their struggles, resilience, and contributions to the brick industry.

Women in the Brickyards: An Overlooked Chapter ...

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Discover the untold history of women in Haverstraw’s brickyards—their struggles, resilience, and contributions to the brick industry.

Cobblestone vs. belgian block, what's the difference?

Cobblestone vs. belgian block, what's the diffe...

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The terms Cobblestone and Belgian block are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct types of paving materials with different characteristics and histories.

Cobblestone vs. belgian block, what's the diffe...

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The terms Cobblestone and Belgian block are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct types of paving materials with different characteristics and histories.

History of Brick Manufacturing in the Hudson Valley

History of Brick Manufacturing in the Hudson Va...

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The Hudson Valley in New York has a rich history of brick manufacturing that stretches back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

History of Brick Manufacturing in the Hudson Va...

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The Hudson Valley in New York has a rich history of brick manufacturing that stretches back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Brick making process in the Hudson Valley in the 1800s and 1900s

Brick making process in the Hudson Valley in th...

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In the 1800s and 1900s, the brick-making process in the Hudson Valley was heavily influenced by the region's natural resources and advancements in technology.

Brick making process in the Hudson Valley in th...

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In the 1800s and 1900s, the brick-making process in the Hudson Valley was heavily influenced by the region's natural resources and advancements in technology.