Today, I met with Town Historian Barbara Specht from the Charles Dawson History Center and took a trip back in time. I was amazed at all the items she had from Harrison going back centuries. Last week she asked the Town Board to consider moving the Dawson Center to the train station which would put it in a higher traffic area as well as a larger space. The Center is currently located in the basement of the Park Lane Club House in West Harrison. The Town Board did not take action on the request but did ask Barbara to come back with approximately how much more square footage she would need. Members of the Board also considered whether if the new Senior Annex in West Harrison would be a better location for the History Center. Construction on the new Senior Annex is to begin in late March.
Before leaving the center I took some momentos for the office with me. Ever wonder who Feeley Field was named after? How about Ma Riis Park? Want to know how the train station was built in Harrison? Find out by stopping by my office and taking a look at the new photos hanging up. As Town Clerk, I am charged with preserving Harrison's official records. As Town Historian, Barbara is charged with preserving Harrison's past. Togethether, we are working for the betterment of Harrison's future. Join us! I urge all residents to take a trip to the center and be a a part of Harrison's history. For more info call the Dawson Center at (914) 948-2550 or call my office at (914) 670-3030.
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