Tannersville, New York
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Tannersville is a village in Greene County
, New York
, USA
. The village is in the east-central part of the town of Hunter
on Route 23A. The population was 539 at the 2010 census.
. It was incorporated in 1895.
Tannersville’s tanning business collapsed in the mid-19th century. It was gradually replaced by the summer resort trade, which reached its peak in 1882 when the railroad came to Tannersville. However, the rise of the automobile in the early 20th century led to a steady economic decline, as travelers were no longer rooted to one spot for an entire summer.
Tannersville has experienced a revival in the 21st century. This can be attributed largely to the efforts of the Hunter Foundation. For example, the Foundation has implemented the town wide Paint Program — the vision of Elena Patterson, a local artist — with the help and support of corporate sponsors and local residents. The Paint Project involves painting downtown buildings in multicolored pastels, often with cartoon-like pictures on the shutters. It has attracted waves of tourists who come to see the dramatic paint schemes, and continue to annoy local residents who have been quoted as saying, "they look ridiculous". The project prompted much attention when it was publicized in The New York Times
in 2003. The project was also featured on NBC
’s show Today, on CNBC
, and on all three of the local Albany-based networks.
The Tannersville Main Street Historic District
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP) in 2008. Other NRHP listed buildings are: All Souls Church
and Hathaway
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (2.61%) is water.
of 2000, there were 448 people, 216 households, and 114 families residing in the village. The population density
was 402.4 people per square mile (155.8/km²). There were 505 housing units at an average density of 453.6 per square mile (175.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.09% White, 0.89% African American, 0.22% Asian, 0.67% from other races
, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.90% of the population.
There were 216 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the village the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $27,000 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $15,318. About 10.7% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
Greene County, New York
Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Its name is in honor of the American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. Its county seat is Catskill...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA
United States
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. The village is in the east-central part of the town of Hunter
Hunter (town), New York
Hunter is a town in Greene County, New York. The population was 2,732 at the 2010 census.The Town of Hunter contain two villages one named Hunter and the other called Tannersville. The town is on the County's south border.- History :...
on Route 23A. The population was 539 at the 2010 census.
History
The village was founded around lumber mills and tanneriesTannery
Tannery may refer to:* Tannery , a facility where the tanning process is applied to hide to produce leather* Paul Tannery , a French mathematician and historian of mathematics...
. It was incorporated in 1895.
Tannersville’s tanning business collapsed in the mid-19th century. It was gradually replaced by the summer resort trade, which reached its peak in 1882 when the railroad came to Tannersville. However, the rise of the automobile in the early 20th century led to a steady economic decline, as travelers were no longer rooted to one spot for an entire summer.
Tannersville has experienced a revival in the 21st century. This can be attributed largely to the efforts of the Hunter Foundation. For example, the Foundation has implemented the town wide Paint Program — the vision of Elena Patterson, a local artist — with the help and support of corporate sponsors and local residents. The Paint Project involves painting downtown buildings in multicolored pastels, often with cartoon-like pictures on the shutters. It has attracted waves of tourists who come to see the dramatic paint schemes, and continue to annoy local residents who have been quoted as saying, "they look ridiculous". The project prompted much attention when it was publicized in The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
in 2003. The project was also featured on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
’s show Today, on CNBC
CNBC
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, and on all three of the local Albany-based networks.
The Tannersville Main Street Historic District
Tannersville Main Street Historic District
Tannersville Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Tannersville in Greene County, New York. The district contains 70 contributing buildings.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008....
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
(NRHP) in 2008. Other NRHP listed buildings are: All Souls Church
All Souls Church (Tannersville, New York)
All Souls Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Tannersville in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1894 as a small stone chapel in the Gothic Revival style. It was subsequently enlarged in the 1910s with the enlargement of the chancel and addition of transepts...
and Hathaway
Hathaway (Tannersville, New York)
Hathaway, also known as V. Everit Macy and Edith Carpenter Macy Estate, is a historic estate house located at Tannersville in Greene County, New York. The house was built in 1907 and designed by noted architects Delano & Aldrich. It is a large, two story rectangular residence surmounted by a...
.
Mayors
| Name | Term began | Term ended |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Dermott Lewis | April 1895 | June 1896 |
| David Robertson | 1897 | March 1898 |
| Christian Waters | April 1898 | March 1899 |
| Mark Andrew Weber | April 1899 | March 1900 |
| Samuel D. Ferdinando | March 1900 | May 1901 |
| Louis Redding | June 1901 | March 1902 |
| William Fords | April 1904 | March 1922 |
| Jeffrey Rogers | April 1922 | March 1924 |
| Aaron Ramirez | April 1924 | February 1927 |
| Hanspeter Schaeffer | March 1927 | April 1929 |
| Preston Boylston | April 1929 | March 1947 |
| John Flint Carson | April 1947 | March 1949 |
| Alvin Crossman | April 1949 | April 1953 |
| Montgomery Aldman | April 1953 | March 1955 |
| Aldo Savanelli | April 1955 | March 1957 |
| Bernhard Icypants | March 1957 | December 1966 |
| Stephen Alexander | January 1969 | October 1973 |
| Keith O'Hara | October 1973 | March 1974 |
| Ronny Scheibermann | April 1974 | April 1975 |
| Kentaro Kamayuchi-Hanatewo | April 1975 | June 1976 |
| Christopher Butters | July 1976 | December 1976 |
| Isaac Carlton Weener | January 1977 | April 1977 |
| Kevin Daley | April 1977 | April 1979 |
| Timothy Branson | April 1979 | March 1983 |
| Elias Eisenberg | April 1983 | January 1984 |
| LeeAnn Corson | January 1984 | January 1986 |
| Weston Parker | January 1986 | March 1986 |
| Daniel Alvarez | March 1986 | January 1988 |
| Olivier Dubois | January 1988 | July 1989 |
| Sarah Michele Carrollton | July 1989 | September 1989 |
| Ted Parsons | September 1989 | April 1990 |
| Hereford Jefferson | July 1990 | March 1991 |
| Aidan Cullen | April 1991 | March 1995 |
| Quince Keeley | April 1995 | 2001 |
| Bayar Nakhanabaykonuy | 2001 | March 2006 |
| Diana Padilla | March 2006 | March 2007 |
| Leigh McGunnigle | April 2007 |
Past and current residents of note
- Maude AdamsMaude AdamsMaude Ewing Kiskadden , known professionally as Maude Adams, was an American stage actress who achieved her greatest success as Peter Pan. Adams's personality appealed to a large audience and helped her become the most successful and highest-paid performer of her day, with a yearly income of more...
, actress, first American to play Peter PanPeter PanPeter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with... - Edward Coleman DelafieldEdward Coleman DelafieldEdward Coleman Delafield was the son of Maturin L. Delafield, a son of Maj. Joseph Delafield and Mary Coleman Delafield. Edward C. Delafield went into banking and was vice president and president of the Franklin Trust Company in 1914. In 1920, the institution merged with the Bank of America...
, banker, President of Bank of AmericaBank of AmericaBank of America Corporation, an American multinational banking and financial services corporation, is the second largest bank holding company in the United States by assets, and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by market capitalization. The bank is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina... - Mary Mapes DodgeMary Mapes DodgeMary Mapes Dodge was an American children's writer and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker.-Biography:...
, author of children's books - Howard Frank MosherHoward Frank MosherHoward Frank Mosher is a contemporary author of eleven books: ten fiction and one non-fiction. Much of his fiction takes place in the mid-20th century and all of it is set in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, a region loosely defined by the three counties in the northeastern corner of the state...
, author
Geography
Tannersville is located at 42°11′37"N 74°8′20"W (42.193619, -74.139011).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (2.61%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 448 people, 216 households, and 114 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 402.4 people per square mile (155.8/km²). There were 505 housing units at an average density of 453.6 per square mile (175.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.09% White, 0.89% African American, 0.22% Asian, 0.67% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.90% of the population.
There were 216 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the village the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $27,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $15,318. About 10.7% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.