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Peekskill is about 50 miles north of New York City. New Amsterdam resident Jan Peeck made the first recorded contact with the native tribal people of this area, identified at that time as the "Sachoes". The date is not certain (possibly early 1640s), but agreements and merchant transactions took place, which were formalized into the Ryck's Patent Deed of 1684. Peeck's Kil (meaning "stream" in Dutch) thus became the recognized name for this locale.

European-style settlement took place slowly in the early 1700s. By the time of the American Revolution, the tiny community was an important manufacturing center from its various mills along the several creeks and streams. These industrial activities were attractive to the Continental Army in establishing its headquarters here in 1776. Though Peekskill's terrain and mills were beneficial to the Patriot cause, they also made tempting targets for British raids. The most damaging attack took place in early spring of 1777, when an invasion force of a dozen vessels led by a warship and supported by infantry overwhelmed the American defenders. Another British operation in October 1777 led to further destruction of industrial apparatus. As a result, the Hudson Valley command for the Continental Army moved from Peekskill to West Point, where it stayed for remainder of that war.

Hawley Green, a resident of Peekskill during the Civil War era, was an African American citizen who voted, ran a downtown barber business, and owned several properties with his wife Harriet. Mr. Green was credited before and during the war with "helping many a slave brother on his way to Canada." Active assistance given by AME Zion Church members, Reverend Beecher, local Quakers and the Greens was part of the famous "underground railroad" of freedom in Peekskill during the 1800s.

Peekskill's first legal incorporation of 1816 was reactivated in 1826 when Village elections took place. The Village was further incorporated within the Town of Cortlandt in 1849 and remained so until separating as a city in 1940.

In the early 1990s, the population was dwindling and the downtown area was becoming more vacant. The Common Council decided to make artist studios and galleries an important part of the City’s revitalization strategy.

The city wanted to turn its unused downtown spaces into something useful. Similar to Lowell, MA’s strategy, in order to have a vibrant downtown area one must have a population living there, so that the activity does not only happen from nine to five. In creating spaces where artists both live and work, the city created a situation in which there would always be people downtown, 24 hours a day.

At the same time the Common Council wanted to get people into downtown Peekskill, rising real estate prices in New York City were driving artists to move further away from even the outer boroughs. Peekskill took an active role in pursuing displaced artists by taking out advertisements in So Ho art magazines and offering them low interest rates. This helped artists buy buildings and convert them into useful spaces. Once a few artists had moved to Peekskill, a buzz was created and more artists made the move north.

Today, the City of Peekskill has 80 artist/live work lofts. This includes the Peekskill Art Lofts opened in 2002. The Peekskill Art Lofts are an affordable 28-unit limited equity cooperative apartment complex built for qualified artists.As an economic development incentive, landlords can be offered tax incentives, grants, facade improvements, and loans to renovate buildings that can be used as live-work spaces by artists. To lease one of these artist lofts for living and working, the City’s Artist Certification Committee must certify an individual as an artist. The City of Peekskill Department of Planning, Development and Code Assistance currently manages the developmental process to maintain and grow live-work spaces for artists on the upper floors of commercial buildings.

The city of Peekskill is serviced by two separate school districts, Hendrick Hudson School District and the Peekskill City School District. The Hendrick Hudson District includes Buchanan, Crugers, Montrose, Verplanck, and parts of Cortlandt Manor, Croton, and the City of Peekskill. The Peekskill City School district has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The mission of the Peekskill City School District is to educate students in a caring, inspiring environment characterized by a spirit of excellence and high expectations. They also prepare graduates to meet or exceed state standards and to prepare students to pursue adult lives as contributing citizens of our local and global community. 

Peekskill City School District: www.peekskillcsd.org
Field Library:
www.peekskill.org

 

Peekskill Homes for Sale

1260,1302,1304,1306,1312, 1314,1320 Crompond  Road, Peekskill image
1260,1302,1304,1306,1312, 1314,1320 Crompond Road, Peekskill $2,399,999 ▼

Incredible development opportunity in the Heart of Peekskill NY!! Located at 1260 -1320 Crompond Rd, Peekskill, NY10566, this property consists of a triplex, a duplex,...

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  • 17 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • H6205945 MLS
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2010 Main  Street, Peekskill image
2010 Main Street, Peekskill $999,000

Rare subdivision and development opportunity in Peekskill. This sale comprises two lots totaling 4.44 acres. The main lot is at tax ID 1200-023-020-00001-000-0002 at 3.27...

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  • H6233717 MLS
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823 South  Street, Peekskill image
823 South Street, Peekskill $979,000

Peekskill NY Development Site For Sale Fully Approved Plains - 13 Residential units and 1 Retail- Potential Income Annually $ 500,000. Shovel ready 18000 Sq Ft mixed use...

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  • H6228296 MLS
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1380 Longview  Avenue, Peekskill image
1380 Longview Avenue, Peekskill $775,000 ▼

Welcome to Historic Peekskill (Mortgage Hill), a thriving community of Arts, Music, Theater, and Restaurants located on the magnificent Hudson River. Situated on a lovely...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • H6217104 MLS
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1770 Crompond  Road, Peekskill image
1770 Crompond Road, Peekskill $750,000 ▼

State of the art, free-standing retail building on busy Route 202 aka Crompond Rd in Peekskill, NY. Ideal spot for hair salon/nail salon/ liquor store / dry cleaning / Pr...

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  • H6185625 MLS
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1061 Main  Street, Peekskill image
1061 Main Street, Peekskill $749,000 ▼

Great opportunity to own a commercial property right in the heart of Peekskill. According to the municipality the building is in C2 zone and can have numerous types of b...

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  • H6223409 MLS
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1448 Riverview  Avenue, Peekskill image
1448 Riverview Avenue, Peekskill — Mortgage Hill $689,900 ▼

Magnificent Hudson River views from this majestic home and property built in 1929 and designed by nationally renowned architect Chester A. Patterson, whose designs have...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • H6176405 MLS
  • Mortgage Hill Bldg.
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1325 Elm  Street, Peekskill image
1325 Elm Street, Peekskill $675,000

Spacious sunlit rooms & period details are the backdrop of this well maintained home located in the desirable Mortgage Hill area of Peekskill. Inviting front porch & seas...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • H6237193 MLS
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509 James  Street, Peekskill image
509 James Street, Peekskill $639,000

Peekskill New York Fully Renovated Everything New,Baths,Kitchen,W/granite Countertops,Island Kitchen,New Electric,Plumbing,New Energy Efficient Windows, Insulation,Roof,H...

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  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • H6235695 MLS
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1125 Orchard  Street, Peekskill image
1125 Orchard Street, Peekskill $609,000

This Orchard street property is waiting for you to come seize this amazing opportunity! The multi-family, two-unit property in duplex style is 2,476 square feet and in...

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  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • H6236628 MLS
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