Rondout, New York

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The core of Rondout is today one of Kingston's historic districts.
The core of Rondout is today one of Kingston's historic districts.
a view of the strand in the old town of Rondout NY at night under a full moon
a view of the strand in the old town of Rondout NY at night under a full moon
A recently (2006) restored steeple on Wurts street in The Rondout
A recently (2006) restored steeple on Wurts street in The Rondout
The Rondout and rondout creek seen from the west in 2005
The Rondout and rondout creek seen from the west in 2005

Rondout (often mis-pronounced "ROUNDOUT") was a village located on the north side of Rondout Creek near its mouth on the Hudson River in Ulster County. The name Rondout was taken from the Rondout Creek. The creek dervied its name from a fort constructed by the Dutch in the 1600s on the north side of the creek. Rondout is a corruption of a Dutch word meaning fort.

Incorporated on April 4, 1849, Rondout served as a Hudson River port for the city of Kingston located about a mile distant. In 1828 it became the eastern terminus of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. From that time, it grew rapidly, until in 1872 it was merged with and became a part of the city of Kingston.

Prior to its incorporation, Rondout was known variously as "The Strand", "Kingston Landing" and "Bolton". "The Strand" is a Dutch derived reference to the beach once located on the north shore of the Rondout Creek. Its usage persists to the present (2006). "Kingston Landing" speaks for itself. "Bolton" was used to honor a president of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company.

Much of the former village's central area has survived intact and is part of the Rondout-West Strand Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

The Rondout borders the Rondout creek. The creek empties into the Hudson through a large, protected tidal area which was the terminus of the Delaware & Hudson canal built to haul coal from Pennsylvania to New York City. [1]

Rondout, New York is an artist community mentioned as such by publications including business week online "America's best places for artists."[2]

Rondout, New York is home to a large number of art galleries including the kingston museum of contemporary arts [2], Donskoj & Company [3], Watermark Cargo Gallery [4], the Arts Society of Kingston [5] and Deep Listening Space [6].

The City of Kingston holds many festivals in the Rondout neighborhood, including the Kingston Jazz Festival [7] and the Artists Soapbox Derby [8].

A photograph of the Wurts street Bridge A.K.A, Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge showing the recenly restored Celebration Church on wurts street. The bridge runs from the Rondout in Kingston NY to Port Ewen NY Over the Rondout Creek, viewed from the Port Ewen approach. Completed in 1921 The bridge is limited to 5 tons and is expected to be renovated in 2009 by the state department of transportation
A photograph of the Wurts street Bridge A.K.A, Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge showing the recenly restored Celebration Church on wurts street. The bridge runs from the Rondout in Kingston NY to Port Ewen NY Over the Rondout Creek, viewed from the Port Ewen approach. Completed in 1921 The bridge is limited to 5 tons and is expected to be renovated in 2009 by the state department of transportation
a very old living sculpture in the old town of Rondout NY made and maintained by a resident artist
a very old living sculpture in the old town of Rondout NY made and maintained by a resident artist
Rondout New York in the late 1800s at night. looking over the Rondout creek to the north east
Rondout New York in the late 1800s at night. looking over the Rondout creek to the north east
The Wurts street Bridge A.K.A, Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge over Rondout Creek from above, Photo by Paul Joffe
The Wurts street Bridge A.K.A, Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge over Rondout Creek from above, Photo by Paul Joffe
Kingston point, part of the former town of rondout, and the trolley which offers rides to residents and visitors.
Kingston point, part of the former town of rondout, and the trolley which offers rides to residents and visitors.
The corner of Wurts Street and Hunter Street in the Old Town of Rondout New York, now part of Kingston, New York. The Church was fomerly the Trinity Methodist Church and before that the Rondout methodist Episcopal church. It is a gothic style Church Built in 1867 Now called The Celebration Church [1] and still under renovation in 2007 when this photo was taken, since falling into disrepair from 1997 through 2005. across from the church is Cornell Park, a public park in which a sculpture that looks somewhat like a giant wedding ring has been placed. Perhaps in honor of plans to make an interfaith wedding chapel out of the old church. The Sculpture is part of a town sponsored art program which promotes local artists by allowing the installation of their work in public places [http://www.kingstonbiennial.org/
The corner of Wurts Street and Hunter Street in the Old Town of Rondout New York, now part of Kingston, New York. The Church was fomerly the Trinity Methodist Church and before that the Rondout methodist Episcopal church. It is a gothic style Church Built in 1867 Now called The Celebration Church [1] and still under renovation in 2007 when this photo was taken, since falling into disrepair from 1997 through 2005. across from the church is Cornell Park, a public park in which a sculpture that looks somewhat like a giant wedding ring has been placed. Perhaps in honor of plans to make an interfaith wedding chapel out of the old church. The Sculpture is part of a town sponsored art program which promotes local artists by allowing the installation of their work in public places [http://www.kingstonbiennial.org/

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Bridging the Rondout Creek From Roundout NY to Port Ewen NY is the Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge completed in 1921.

Coordinates: 41°55′14″N, 73°59′06″W

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hudson River Maritime Museum.
  2. ^ America's Best Places for Artists. BusinessWeek. Retrieved on 2007-10-10.