Washington's Headquarters, Orange Co.

16024-C WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS ORANGE CO., NEWBURGH, N.Y. In a seven-acre park enclosure at Liberty and Washington Streets in downtown Newburgh, stands one of the nation's most revered historic structures Washington's Headquarters. The old greystone dwelling with rambling roof, also known as the Has- brouck House, incorporating sections built between 1725 and 1770, is the scene of Washington's final encampment and longest stay while Commander-in- Chief of the American forces during the Revolu- tionary period. He and Mrs. Washington, with staff members, lived there from April 1, 1782 to August. 19, 1783 when he announced the cessation of hos- tilities. Pub. by PENDOR NATURAL COLOR, Box 33, Pearl River, N.Y. DEXTER PRES, INC.