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Front Page News Upon request of the White House, this Chanukah Menorah, made in Italy of polished cast and sheet brass in the late 18th century or early 19th century, will be prominently displayed in the West Room of the White House for the holiday season … Foundation Looks to Buy Land Surrounding Gomez Mill House Marlboro — The Gomez Foundation for Mill House is angling to purchase the lands surrounding the historic home just north of the Newburgh town line. The foundation recently signed an option to buy almost 30 acres of land in the Town of Newburgh for $35,000. And a deal is pending for a 50-acre parcel on the Ulster Country side … Park Planned Near Historic Gomez Mill Five years ago, the 18th-century Gomez Mill House faced the prospect of two dozen modern homes being build across the street. The foundation that owns the Gomez property lost a court challenge, but the homes never were built. Now the foundation hopes to buy the land where those homes would have been and turn it into a park with walking trails and picnic areas for lovers of nature and history to enjoy forever … North America’s Oldest Jewish Homestead Gains a New Gift MARLBORO: The important, if somewhat little known, piece of American history resides at the end of an unpaved road at the Ulster and Orange border. Yesterday, the Luis Gomez Mill House was fitted with a water wheel … MARLBORO: The paper mill at Luis Gomez Mill House will be operational soon for the first time since 1889 … |
Foundation Looks to Buy Land Surrounding Gomez Mill House By Bond Brungard Marlboro — The Gomez Foundation for Mill House is angling to purchase the lands surrounding the historic home just north of the Newburgh town line. The foundation recently signed an option to buy almost 30 acres of land in the Town of Newburgh for $35,000. And a deal is pending for a 50-acre parcel on the Ulster Country side. “We are trying to protect ourselves against development,” said foundation President Bob Jacobs. The foundation presides over the Gomez Mill House, considered to be the oldest surviving Jewish homestead in North America. Luis Moses Gomez established the homestead in 1714 after fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Once established, the homestead became a trading post for Gomez, who also bought and sold land. Full of History The home was also owned by Wolfert Acker, a patriot during the American Revolution, and Dard Hunter, an artisan known for handmade paper during the early part of 20th century. The marlborough and Newburgh town boards have already voted to endorse the foundation’s expansion plans. If the land is acquired, the 80 acres — mostly fields and orchards — could be used for outdoor education activities as well as the future possible sitings of a visitor center and a parking lot. Reprinted with permission from The Poughkeepsie Journal — Friday September 1, 2000. |
Chamber President to Receive Luis Gomez Award In "the Business viewpoint", the publication of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, an insert in the Times Herald Record, Wednesday, April 23, 2004 issue was the following announcement: |
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