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County Route 74 (Rockland County, New York)
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County Route 74 is a 5.3 miles (8.5 km) long west–east county route in the central part of Rockland County, New York
. CR 74 begins at US 202 in Montebello, near Harriman State Park, and ends at CR 35A in New City. CR 74 is an alternate route to County Route 80
, as it runs parallel with it for its entire run. CR 74 runs through Montebello, Viola, Monsey, Spring Valley, before ending just inside the New City town limits.
CR 74 is a key route in Rockland as it has intersections with a few north–south state highways in the county. CR 74 passes several schools along its route, including Rockland Community College
, Suffern High School, Ramapo High School, and a few elementary schools. The highway was also a reference to the naming of the community of Viola
. After some designation changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s, CR 74 was designated over County Route 106 and County Route 107.
, along the borderline of Harriman State Park in Montebello
. The highway progresses eastward from the T-intersection, crossing over the Mahwah River
after the US 202 intersection. Along the first stretch of CR 74, Viola Road, the route passes very large houses and condominiums. At the northern terminus of Vivian Place, a dead-end highway, a pond is noticeable near the county route. At the intersection with Appian Road, County Route 74 bends to the east, away from its northeastern progression. After a housing complex, the route turns to the southeast, and enters downtown Montebello.
In Montebello, County Route 74 passes Suffern High School, and after that, there is another curve, this time to the northeast. Continuing through the community of houses, County Route 74 then enters a short patch of trees. At an intersection with County Route 85 (Spook Rock Road), Viola Road turns southward along a concurrency, forking soon after. Viola Road continues eastward, passing through the community of Viola. There it passes dozens of homes, and eventually Rockland Community College, where development is built up, and the route is the main road in the area. To the east of Viola, County Route 74 intersects with NY 306
.
Past the intersection with NY 306, passes Ramapo High School and settles into the developed community. After an intersection with Union Road, County Route 74 turns to the south, and eventually, the southeast at intersection with Zuba Lane. This shifts into an eastward progression, passing through another developed community of homes and businesses, this time in Monsey. In Monsey, County Route 74 is now West Eckerson Road, passing through commercial and residential areas. Outside of a large strip mall, County Route 74 intersects with NY 45
, at an intersection known as "The Hill". After the intersection with NY 45, the route changes from West to East Eckerson Road.
After a few blocks from Monsey, CR 74 enters the community of Hillcrest. After an intersection with Fayve Road, County Route 74 terminates at an intersection with County Route 35A (West Clarkstown Road) in New City.
, was already given one in Saratoga County
, upstate. To resolve this issue, the community renamed themselves as Viola in 1882, after a local girl born around that time. The post office in Viola closed in 1905; however, the community kept their name.
Prior to about 1991, County Route 74 was numbered differently under a different system of highways in Rockland County. The stretch of Viola Road was designated as County Route 106 and Eckerson Road was designated as County Route 107. By 1991, the highways were renumbered, and County Routes 106 and 107 became County Route 74.
Rockland County, New York
Rockland County is a suburban county 15 miles to the northwest of Manhattan and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area, in the U.S. state of New York. It is the southernmost county in New York west of the Hudson River, and the smallest county in New York outside of New York City. The...
. CR 74 begins at US 202 in Montebello, near Harriman State Park, and ends at CR 35A in New City. CR 74 is an alternate route to County Route 80
County Route 80 (Rockland County, New York)
County Route 80 is a west–east county route in the central part of Rockland County, New York. CR 80 serves as an alternative route for NY 59 and the New York State Thruway . In fact, CR 80 is the only route besides those two major routes that runs completely from the...
, as it runs parallel with it for its entire run. CR 74 runs through Montebello, Viola, Monsey, Spring Valley, before ending just inside the New City town limits.
CR 74 is a key route in Rockland as it has intersections with a few north–south state highways in the county. CR 74 passes several schools along its route, including Rockland Community College
Rockland Community College
Rockland Community College is a two-year college in the State University of New York system, located in hamlet of Viola within the Village of Suffern from the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. The college began in 1959 in the former county almshouse. The college offers 48 programs and...
, Suffern High School, Ramapo High School, and a few elementary schools. The highway was also a reference to the naming of the community of Viola
Viola, New York
Viola is a hamlet , in the Town of Ramapo Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Airmont; east of Montebello; south of Wesley Hills and west of Hillcrest...
. After some designation changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s, CR 74 was designated over County Route 106 and County Route 107.
Route description
Rockland County Route 74 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 202U.S. Route 202 in New York
U.S. Route 202 is a part of the U.S. Highway System that runs from New Castle, Delaware, to Bangor, Maine. In the U.S. state of New York, US 202 extends from the New Jersey state line near Suffern to the Connecticut state line east of Brewster. While most of US 202 is signed...
, along the borderline of Harriman State Park in Montebello
Montebello, New York
Montebello is a village in the town of Ramapo Rockland County, New York, United States. It is located north of Suffern, east of Hillburn, south of Wesley Hills and west of Airmont...
. The highway progresses eastward from the T-intersection, crossing over the Mahwah River
Mahwah River
The Mahwah River runs on a meandering SSW course for about 11 mi from its headwaters just north of the hamlet of Ladentown, New York to its mouth which empties into the Ramapo River in Mahwah, New Jersey, just south of the village of Suffern, New York, and the state line...
after the US 202 intersection. Along the first stretch of CR 74, Viola Road, the route passes very large houses and condominiums. At the northern terminus of Vivian Place, a dead-end highway, a pond is noticeable near the county route. At the intersection with Appian Road, County Route 74 bends to the east, away from its northeastern progression. After a housing complex, the route turns to the southeast, and enters downtown Montebello.
New York State Route 306
New York State Route 306 is a north–south state highway in western Rockland County, New York in the United States. NY 306 runs from NY 59 in the hamlet of Monsey to U.S. Route 202 in Ladentown, on the western boundary of the village of Pomona...
.
New York State Route 45
New York State Route 45 is a north–south state highway in central Rockland County, New York, United States. It spans from the village of Chestnut Ridge at the New Jersey – New York border, where it becomes County Route 73 in Bergen County, New Jersey, to U.S. Route 202 in...
, at an intersection known as "The Hill". After the intersection with NY 45, the route changes from West to East Eckerson Road.
After a few blocks from Monsey, CR 74 enters the community of Hillcrest. After an intersection with Fayve Road, County Route 74 terminates at an intersection with County Route 35A (West Clarkstown Road) in New City.
History
The name Viola Road was the predecessor to the community of Viola, New York in Rockland County. Back during the 1880s, the community of Mechanicsville, named after the local industries in the area, wanted a community post office. The problem they experienced is that the community of Mechanicville, New YorkMechanicville, New York
Mechanicville is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population is 5,196 as of the 2010 census. It is the smallest city by area in the state. The name is derived from the occupations of early residents....
, was already given one in Saratoga County
Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 219,607. It is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Ballston Spa...
, upstate. To resolve this issue, the community renamed themselves as Viola in 1882, after a local girl born around that time. The post office in Viola closed in 1905; however, the community kept their name.
Prior to about 1991, County Route 74 was numbered differently under a different system of highways in Rockland County. The stretch of Viola Road was designated as County Route 106 and Eckerson Road was designated as County Route 107. By 1991, the highways were renumbered, and County Routes 106 and 107 became County Route 74.
Major intersections
See also
- List of county routes in Rockland County, New York (41–75)