Photos of Newburgh from the 1890s versus current photos of Newburgh from Google earth transitioned from one to the other. Video and Music by Joe Santacroce.
I was born just after Newburgh was still great in the '50's yet. But being born in the '60's and seeing everything here go down hill FAST. But being able to still shop on Broadway and remembering the old stores and businesses. Remember Sears? Broadway Buick? Habor's shoe store? Grand Union, A&P, Woolworth? Stroock? Big Scott? Crowley's ice cream facility on Robinson Ave. How nice Downing Park was. I remember parades on Broadway, but I'm sure not like the kind they use to have.My father tells me about how his mother took him clothes shopping on Water St. when he was young and how nice it was. Then the so called town leaders decided to muddy the water. And then Lloyd's shopping center came to be, which finished Water St. as our parents and grandparents knew it. How way back when, the Mayor of NYC referred residents to "go up to Newburgh." "and you can live on welfare." Well, we see what happened then and the result of it now. Also he told me about the Amusement park at Orange Lake. All gone. We can't get it back if people remain on welfare, drugs keep coming in, refugees who don't have a lick of pride in a country that they don't have an emotional connection to, so they treat the place like a dump. And, the economy, of course.
Wow. Amazing video. I work on alot of these buildings. Most have slate roofs and that's what we do. It's cool being in touch with history. Awesome video
Great video. It would be awesome to see all of these pictures on a side by side veiw for greater comparison. Thanks for posting and I enjoyed the music as well!
Thank you so much! My grandparents aunts uncles lived there. I recall crossing a bridge on foot and to the right was the subdivision. We stayed near my Nana in 1967 while he was serving his first tour of Vietnam. We lived in Stewart Garden apartments. My uncle lived in the cul-de-sac of grandparents. I wish I could recall the street. I do know when getting close we took Thompson street which is my dad's last name. My Nana worked at the huge sweat like looking building sewing army duffle bags.
wow this is our history,nbny all day, we must teach the younger generations about newburgh s history,i know it could make a difference in their lives,born and raised on third st between johnson and lander 1962 and right up to the 82, still go there now and visit,yes there are still neighbors there,god bless you for this
george blake Thank you. There is another in the works as well as some wonderful photographs. All part of Newburgh's 150th Anniversary (of incorporation). I am working with City Historian Mary McTamaney and the Historical Society. There are also some wonderful things happening all over the city. There are still issues, but it is better and improving each day. Thank you!
yes it is improving, if we can get and or create jobs for the inner city people, people who need the kind of jobs that dont require a degree in physics we can see change so quick people s heads would fall off, drugs are a source of income for many,we gotta create other options for them, school drop outs need jobs too. we gotta reward kids who stay in school, might sound crazy but it caN be done wityhout throwing money at it, grass root movements do it, you are a part of that now,god bless your work, african american youth need help in newburgh,to many generations of babies having babies, the new immigrants are even faring better off than longtime residents,to me thats a lil unfair and we gotta balance it out or it will lead to more negative stuff,keep up gods work,cause thats what it is, god bless
Stewart Air Force Base closing had an effect too.That was the reason we moved in 71.. don't know how many jobs since been gained by the Air NationalGuard and cargo handling
I waa born & raised in Newburgh. I remember my mom telling me about Water St when she came up from the South & she said it was so beautiful. Why was Water St. demolished? Could you also show videos of Liberty Street School? I used to attend school there until they closed in the late 70's.
Thank you for doing this. My 4x Great Grandfather and his sons from 1768 onwards for over a hundred years. I'm aware that they are buried in the Fostertown Methodist Church Cemetery and would like to visit there. Can you tell me the address as I can't find a church of that name today?
Hi, Fostertown Cemetery is only a couple miles from me and I also have family there. I'll try placing a google link belowbut if the link doesn't work it's on North Fostertown Dr. and corner of CobbleCreek Rd. If you need help with finding a name I have a few lists and also my friend is the Town Historian and Mows the lawn there. I also run the Newburgh History Blog (newburghhistoryblog.com) and on the research page there is a list for several area cemeteries including Fostertown. www.google.com/maps/@41.5548892,-74.0451449,374m/data=!3m1!1e3?authuser=0&entry=ttu
I recall going to Catholic church but not sure that was the name. Were there others? Is the mall still there when you cross a bridge to the left? I do recall the one on first street
Hi, there are several Catholic Churches. Sacred Heart being one of the bigger ones. There is the old Mid-Valley Mall and the Newburgh Mall. The Mid-Valley Mall near the bridge.
Joe - This is a terrific piece of work, but if you are ever inclined to edit it. correct the spelling of "Chamber" Street to CHAMBERS STREET and check out your spelling of ShaRpiro's. That will upgrade it from A+++++ to A++++++++++!!!!!!!!!!!! Otherwise, Magnifico!
Joe, this is absolutely terrific, but the next time you edit it, change the spelling of "Chamber Street" to "ChamberS Street". Then it will be ABSOLUTELY Absolutely terrific!!!
Some of the old pictures are beautiful....... that was before liberal and democratic policies took over. The recent images are horrid..... it is the end result of liberal and democratic policies taking over...... "Diversify with multiculturalism they said... it will be great they said....... "
The decline of Newburgh was just like any older northern US city. Urban renewal followed by deindustrialization which lead to disinvestment and poverty. Political corruption also played a major part but it was conservative yellow dog democrats that ruined these cities with their chicanery and dirty deals in smoky backrooms that did the damage. Liberalism had nothing to do with it.
There were many contributing factors. Beside politics and back room deals the automobile, Lloyds Shopping Center, and the Mid-Valley Mall to name a few all took the money out of the city where mom and pop shops existed while living over their stores. Newburgh was not alone in this process. Sadly, a big chunk of wonderful history went with it.
@@robertpreskop4425 Let me guess. You live somewhere in the south that has NO updated streets or buildings.You traded in your car for horse and buggy, no t.v just radio. Right!!! If you think that Republicans don't do the same then you're kidding yourself. Hatred for minority, lower pay, shootings, and jail you don't mind-Hell, I bet you still send money to a billionaire. Remember these aren't blacks making these deals-They are just Whites with the same agenda, keeping the minority down. Plus your forgot to mention one of the highest tax rates around, which forced company's too close. How many old businesses are still in your area? Not counting the moonshine mill.
Nice music good mix with the visual enjoyed it
I loved seeing the streets I knew as a child, how much has changed and how much as stayed the same.
I was born just after Newburgh was still great in the '50's yet. But being born in the '60's and seeing everything here go down hill FAST. But being able to still shop on Broadway and remembering the old stores and businesses. Remember Sears? Broadway Buick? Habor's shoe store? Grand Union, A&P, Woolworth? Stroock? Big Scott? Crowley's ice cream facility on Robinson Ave. How nice Downing Park was. I remember parades on Broadway, but I'm sure not like the kind they use to have.My father tells me about how his mother took him clothes shopping on Water St. when he was young and how nice it was. Then the so called town leaders decided to muddy the water. And then Lloyd's shopping center came to be, which finished Water St. as our parents and grandparents knew it. How way back when, the Mayor of NYC referred residents to "go up to Newburgh." "and you can live on welfare." Well, we see what happened then and the result of it now. Also he told me about the Amusement park at Orange Lake. All gone.
We can't get it back if people remain on welfare, drugs keep coming in, refugees who don't have a lick of pride in a country that they don't have an emotional connection to, so they treat the place like a dump. And, the economy, of course.
so cool you are allowing me flashbacks!!!
Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing this! What a shame about Water Street :(
+Joseph Meloy Thank you! And yes, all gone. My mom took me shopping there as a kid.
Good ol' urban renewal and its aftermath. It was urban renewal that ruined numerous cities and communities across the US.
Wow. Amazing video. I work on alot of these buildings. Most have slate roofs and that's what we do. It's cool being in touch with history.
Awesome video
Great video. It would be awesome to see all of these pictures on a side by side veiw for greater comparison. Thanks for posting and I enjoyed the music as well!
Thanks for watching it and thanks for the comment. Good suggestion as well. Always trying different things. Be well.
thanks for the video budy. great video.
Thank you so much! My grandparents aunts uncles lived there. I recall crossing a bridge on foot and to the right was the subdivision. We stayed near my Nana in 1967 while he was serving his first tour of Vietnam. We lived in Stewart Garden apartments. My uncle lived in the cul-de-sac of grandparents. I wish I could recall the street. I do know when getting close we took Thompson street which is my dad's last name. My Nana worked at the huge sweat like looking building sewing army duffle bags.
What would people of the 1800s think of Newburgh now. It is still a wonderful place, but so much has been destroyed or neglected.
Nice music it matched the video good stuff its been a long time since Ive been back home
wow this is our history,nbny all day, we must teach the younger generations about newburgh s history,i know it could make a difference in their lives,born and raised on third st between johnson and lander 1962 and right up to the 82, still go there now and visit,yes there are still neighbors there,god bless you for this
george blake Thank you. There is another in the works as well as some wonderful photographs. All part of Newburgh's 150th Anniversary (of incorporation). I am working with City Historian Mary McTamaney and the Historical Society. There are also some wonderful things happening all over the city. There are still issues, but it is better and improving each day. Thank you!
yes it is improving, if we can get and or create jobs for the inner city people, people who need the kind of jobs that dont require a degree in physics we can see change so quick people s heads would fall off, drugs are a source of income for many,we gotta create other options for them, school drop outs need jobs too. we gotta reward kids who stay in school, might sound crazy but it caN be done wityhout throwing money at it, grass root movements do it, you are a part of that now,god bless your work, african american youth need help in newburgh,to many generations of babies having babies, the new immigrants are even faring better off than longtime residents,to me thats a lil unfair and we gotta balance it out or it will lead to more negative stuff,keep up gods work,cause thats what it is, god bless
Stewart Air Force Base closing had an effect too.That was the reason we moved in 71.. don't know how many jobs since been gained by the Air NationalGuard and cargo handling
Too cleaned up -treasure before, nightmare now but coming back.
Did you used to live off of Rockwood Terrace in the late 60s?...
I waa born & raised in Newburgh. I remember my mom telling me about Water St when she came up from the South & she said it was so beautiful. Why was Water St. demolished? Could you also show videos of Liberty Street School? I used to attend school there until they closed in the late 70's.
Is the tunnel still under debois street for the nuns from st.mary',s to st.lukes?
Thank you for doing this. My 4x Great Grandfather and his sons from 1768 onwards for over a hundred years. I'm aware that they are buried in the Fostertown Methodist Church Cemetery and would like to visit there. Can you tell me the address as I can't find a church of that name today?
Hi, Fostertown Cemetery is only a couple miles from me and I also have family there. I'll try placing a google link belowbut if the link doesn't work it's on North Fostertown Dr. and corner of CobbleCreek Rd.
If you need help with finding a name I have a few lists and also my friend is the Town Historian and Mows the lawn there. I also run the Newburgh History Blog (newburghhistoryblog.com) and on the research page there is a list for several area cemeteries including Fostertown.
www.google.com/maps/@41.5548892,-74.0451449,374m/data=!3m1!1e3?authuser=0&entry=ttu
PS: The Church is now called Trinity Methodist.
newburghhistoryblog.com/fostertown/
drive.google.com/file/d/1hBKu6mA27cQSGBitMIDn0i2SH1pYgILs/view
I recall going to Catholic church but not sure that was the name. Were there others? Is the mall still there when you cross a bridge to the left? I do recall the one on first street
Hi, there are several Catholic Churches. Sacred Heart being one of the bigger ones. There is the old Mid-Valley Mall and the Newburgh Mall. The Mid-Valley Mall near the bridge.
We attended St Mary's and I spend a lot lot of time at the old Mid Valley Mall
Joe - This is a terrific piece of work, but if you are ever inclined to edit it. correct the spelling of "Chamber" Street to CHAMBERS STREET and check out your spelling of ShaRpiro's. That will upgrade it from A+++++ to A++++++++++!!!!!!!!!!!! Otherwise, Magnifico!
Bob Wilson Jr anybody know John Blue.
You guys can come back strong drugs guns booze seems to be a problem there you can change this by setting a good example..
Nice music good mix with the visual enjoyed it
Thanks Joe.....unreal memories....great job.
Lived there in the sevenths nice little town to live then lake drive apts
ditto spent 1967 there and visited when we could from DC/MD/VA - my grandfather would toss hundreds of change on the dashboard for tolls lol
Should have included the original newburgh library at 100 grand street which is now hudson valley christian church
Joe, this is absolutely terrific, but the next time you edit it, change the spelling of "Chamber Street" to "ChamberS Street". Then it will be ABSOLUTELY Absolutely terrific!!!
Just for you, I'll make it happen! :)
Not much has changed. Although the city club and other buildings need sprucing the old sugar plant is an eyesore.
Some of the old pictures are beautiful....... that was before liberal and democratic policies took over.
The recent images are horrid..... it is the end result of liberal and democratic policies taking over......
"Diversify with multiculturalism they said... it will be great they said....... "
The decline of Newburgh was just like any older northern US city. Urban renewal followed by deindustrialization which lead to disinvestment and poverty. Political corruption also played a major part but it was conservative yellow dog democrats that ruined these cities with their chicanery and dirty deals in smoky backrooms that did the damage. Liberalism had nothing to do with it.
There were many contributing factors. Beside politics and back room deals the automobile, Lloyds Shopping Center, and the Mid-Valley Mall to name a few all took the money out of the city where mom and pop shops existed while living over their stores. Newburgh was not alone in this process. Sadly, a big chunk of wonderful history went with it.
really? talking politics and trashing the DEM's? C'mon man
@@robertpreskop4425 Let me guess. You live somewhere in the south that has NO updated streets or buildings.You traded in your car for horse and buggy, no t.v just radio. Right!!! If you think that Republicans don't do the same then you're kidding yourself. Hatred for minority, lower pay, shootings, and jail you don't mind-Hell, I bet you still send money to a billionaire. Remember these aren't blacks making these deals-They are just Whites with the same agenda, keeping the minority down. Plus your forgot to mention one of the highest tax rates around, which forced company's too close. How many old businesses are still in your area? Not counting the moonshine mill.