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 SAT. AND SUNDAY. SEPT. 2.^-2.% 
 
 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE DAYS 
 
 The first two days are set aside for the 
 acial religious observances of those who 
 ; accustomed to worship on Saturday and 
 ndaj'. 
 
 MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 27 
 
 OPENING DAY 
 
 \inerican and foreign naval vessels ren- 
 '.vous at New York. The "Half Moon" 
 the head of the line, The "Clermont" 
 ves Cortlandt St. at noon and joins fleet, 
 ecial exhibits by art and historical bodies 
 •oughout the State. 
 
 TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 28 
 HISTORICAL DAY 
 
 Parade of floats and moving tableaux at 
 w York, Public literary exercises in the 
 Miing at the Metropolitan Opera House, 
 eat Hall of the City College, Carnegie 
 11, and Brooklyn Academy of Music. 
 
 EDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 29 
 
 .GENERAL COMMEMORATION DAY 
 
 dedication of parks and memorials in 
 w York and along the Hudson River, 
 uatic sports on the river, and official 
 Kiuet in the evening at New York. 
 
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 
 
 MILITARY PARADE DAY 
 
 Grand Parade in New York participated 
 in by the Army and Navy of the United 
 States, National Guard, Naval Militia, and 
 crews of visiting warships — not less than 
 25,000 troops. 
 
 FRIDAY. OCTOBER 1 
 
 HUDSON RIVER DAY 
 
 Great Naval Parade from New York to 
 Newburgh, headed by the "Half Moon" 
 and "Clermont." 20 miles of cratt in line. 
 
 SATURDAY. OCTOBER 2 
 GRAND CARNIVAL AND CHILDREN'S DAY 
 
 New York Division of the Naval Parade 
 returns. Children's fetes in public parks 
 and playgrounds. Grand Carnival Parade 
 in the evening. Pyrotechnic displays at 
 various points. Chain of signal fires on 
 mountain tops from New York to Troy. 
 
 SUNDAY. OCTOBER 3 
 
 Religious observances. Naval Parade 
 continues voyage up the river. 
 
 MONDAY. OCTOBER 4 
 DUTCHESS COUNTY DAY 
 
 Fleet anchors at Poughkeepsie during 
 ceremonies. Un\eiling of Robert Fulton 
 statue. 
 
 TUESDAY. OCTOBER 5 
 
 ULSTER COUNTY DAY 
 
 Fleet proceeds to Kingston and anchors 
 during celebration. Statue of Governor 
 Clinton unveiled. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 6 
 GREENE COUNTY DAY 
 
 Fleet proceeds to and anchors at Catskill 
 during exercises. Unveiling of Rip Van 
 Winkle statue. 
 
 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 
 
 COLUMBIA COUNTY DAY 
 
 Fleet proceeds to and anchors at Hudson 
 during local festivities. Statue of Henry 
 Hudson unveiled. 
 
 FRIDAY. OCTOBER 8 
 ALBANY COUNTY DAY 
 
 Fleet arrives at Albany and participates 
 in an extraordinary celebration program. 
 A statue of Peter Schuyler is unveiled. 
 
 SATURDAY. OCTOBER 9 
 RENSSELAER COUNTY DAY 
 
 Fleet arrives at Truy and forms nucleus 
 of celebration, the culmination of the two 
 weeks' program. A statue of Van Rensse- 
 laer is unveiled. 
 
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 HE Hudson-Fulton Celebration is a fitting commemoration of the 300tli anniversary of the discovery of 
 
 the great River, and the lOUth anniversary of the establishment of steam navigation in the same waters- 
 
 The passage of time has demonstrated the permanent influence of both events to the benefit of all man. 
 
 kind, hence it was deemed wise and expedient to plan the Celebration on a scale hitherto unattempted. 
 
 The exercises begin on Saturday, September 25, extending to Saturday, October 9, 1909 — a period 
 
 of 15 days. The naval pageants and other features of the Celebration starting at New York City will be 
 
 duplicated along the shore of the Ri\er, each city enjoying a proportionate share of the carnival hours. 
 
 Since the discovery by Hudson, this noble River has passed under the control of several nations. It has been the 
 
 theatre of action during Colonial and Revolutionary warfare, and the scene of sanguinary struggles on land and water. 
 
 Here the blackest page in American history — the treason of Arnold — was planned, and here it was frustrated by 
 
 incorruptible patriotism. 
 
 Undisturbed since the Revolution, the inhabitants cultivated the arts of a profound peace, and science and invention 
 flourished. In 1807 Robert Fulton experimented with the idea of steam propulsion for vessels, and produced the "Clermont," 
 operated by uncovered paddles awkwardly slapping the water. From this crude beginning has evoluted the colo.ssal 
 "Lusitania" of today — crossing the ocean at railroad speed. 
 
 The opening of the Erie Canal and the wholesale building of railroads along either shore of the Hudson brought 
 about the development of an immense business activity, and promoted an almost countless galaxy of huge manufacturing 
 enterprises — giving the Hudson River valley of today a measure of prosperity and wealth unei|ualled within similar 
 territorial limits on the globe. 
 
 But no amount of commerce or trade adds to the real and enduring charm of the Hudson. This will forever lie in 
 its enchanting scenery and romantic memories — not the least of the latter being the story of the adventurous .search of 
 Henry Hudson along its shores for the fabled passage to Golden India. 
 
 PUBLISHED BY L. H. NELSON COMPANY. Portland. Maine. 
 
 PROPRIETORS OF NELSON S INTERNATIONAL SERIES OF SOUVENIR BOOKS 
 COPR . 1906. 1909. BY L. H. NELSON CO , PORTLAND, ME, 
 
THE HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION L upyrii^.ht. 1909. by Irving Underhill. N. Y. 
 
 Much has> been accomplished in the K^cat world during the three last centuries of progress, but it is tluubttui il impartial history records events more epoch- 
 making than the two included in the scope of this Hudson-Fulton Celebration. The monster Marine Pageant — the principal spectacular feature of the Celebration 
 — presents the rare opportunity to compare the giant strides made in naval architecture since the little "Half Moon" poked her bow through the Narrows, and the 
 ' xtraordinary development of the application of steam as the motive power for vessels since the "Clermont" headed up the Hudson on her maiden voyage. 
 
THE LANDING OK HUDSON. 1609. 
 Henry Hudson an English navigator in the employ of the Dutch East India Company, passed through the Narrows and anchored in the North (Hudson) River 
 on September 11 ' 1609 Later, in an effort to find a passage to India. Hudson explored the great stream bearmg his name as far as Troy. The Half Moon (or 
 ••Halve Maen" ill Dutch) was a tiny craft for the strenuous voyaging of the intrepid Hudson— of less tonnage than an ordinary harbor tu^^ of today, and with 
 a total crew of only twenty. During the pageants of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. Henry Hudson in command of the replica ••Half Moon is impersonated by 
 Lieutenant Lam of the Royal Dutch Navy. 
 
FORT LEE. NEW JERSEY 
 The town of Fort Lee is situated opposite Washington Heights, New York. The Palisades begin here in a huge promontory which was fortified in 1776 by 
 ilic erection of two redoubts, the larger named Fort Lee in honor of General Charles Lee. It was abandoned by the Americans after the capture by Lord Howe 
 of Fort Washington on the opposite shore. Fort Lee is now a popular resort. A great hotel occupies a commanding location, and there are abundant means of 
 refreshment and amusement. Several steamers connect with New York during the summer months. 
 
THE SOUTHERN END OF THE PALISADES 
 
 The famous Palisades of the Hudson bcg.n near Fort Lee. New Jersey, and form the western wall of the river for ten miles extending to the Taonan Zee It i, a 
 
 rough basaltic trap rock with a precipitous frotit nearly uniform in heisht, rising from an altitude of 350 feet near Fort Lee to 650 eet at the nonh?rn extre mtv 
 
 The peculiar vertical formation characteristic of basalt. suKKested the name to the early discoverers. This long gray wall half bare of t?ees and pfacticallvur^n' 
 
 habited, is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders of America. trees ana practically unin- 
 
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 THE PALISADES OF THE HUDSON 
 
 Close View 
 
 Nothing; can be more picturesque than this long gray rampart with its rocky summit eroded or rent into countless turrets and minarets. A closer view reveals a 
 
 grandeur of height and a wealth of color which cannot be appreciated from the center of the river, 
 length of the Palisades are of sufficient width to allow wagon roads to descend to the water's edge. 
 
 It is worthy of note that only three breaks in the entire 
 
THE NORTHERN END OF THE PALISADES 
 
 The Palisades reach their highest elevation near Indian Head, directly opposite Hastings on the eastern shore. These rocky battlements practically cease at the 
 boundary line between New Jersey and New York, where the Hudson begins to widen into the Tappan Zee. By the old Dutch river voyagers the end of the 
 "Verdrietegh Hoeck" (grievous place) as they called the Palisades, was always approached with stolid delight. 
 
THE PALISADES FROM LAKE AVENUE WATER TOWER. YONKERS 
 South and north of the business center of Yonkers are many splendid avenues bordered with beautiful residences. Many of the men who have won fame in the 
 commercial, financial, or literary life of New York, have made their ho.-nes here. Opposite on the further shore of the Hudson extend the gray walls of the Palisades. 
 The contrast between the two banks of the river is remarkable — the western a desolate mass of rock, the eastern an abode of wealth and refinement. 
 
THE OLD MANOR HALL, YONKEKS 
 The old MarioT Hall is the priilc of the city of Yonkers. The front part was huilt in 1682 by Frederick Hhilipse. the hrM Lor<l ol the Manor of Fhilipsburg. It 
 was completed by the addition of the back part in 1745. The building remained in the possession of the Philipse family until 1779. when because of the toryism of 
 the Frederick Philipse of that day — the third Lord of the Manor — it was confiscated by an act o( the Legislature o( New York It was used by private families 
 until 1868. Since 1872 it has been the City Hall of Yonkers. The old structure has had the best of care and is a perfect specimen of colonial architecture. 
 
RESIDENCE AND GRAVE OF WASHINGTON IRVING 
 Washington Irving was the first American, as Bryant has pointed out. to adequately describe the beauties of the Hudson. His setting of the old legends of the 
 great river has made them an imperishable part of American literature. The home of the distinguished author was at ■'Sunnyside." a vine-clad cottage surrounded 
 by grand trees in Irvington near Tarrytown. overlooking the Tappan Zee. Although much abroad, this was his home from 1837 until his death. November 28. 1869. 
 Irving is buried in the cemetery at Sleepy Hollow. The grave is marked by a plain slab of white marble bearing the name and dates only. The path leading to 
 the plot is worn smooth by the feet of visitors. 
 
SLEEPY HOLLOW SCENES 
 Sleepy Hollow is the narrow valley of the Pocantico Creek which flows into the Hudson about half a mile above Tarrytown. This quiet spot was made famous 
 the world over by Washington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane and his unsuccessful wooing of Katrina Van Tassel. Irving's description of Sleepy Hollow as a 
 "little valley, or rather a lap of land, among high hills, which is one of the quietest spots in the whole world" yet remains true. The lower view shows the bridge 
 across the Pocantico over which galloped the wretched schoolmaster with the Headless Horseman in mad pursuit. 
 
KIVER FROM KINGSLAND'S POINT, TARRYTOWN 
 Kingsland's Point projects into the Hudson just north of Tarrytown. It is marked by a lighthouse. Here the river has widened into the broad Tappan Zee. so 
 named by the early Dutchmen, from the Tappan Indians whom they found along its western shore. This beautiful expanse of water, over two miles wide, is a 
 pleasing relief from the monotony of the Palisades, and is lined on both sides with places famous in history or m the romances of the "Genius of Sunnyside." 
 
MONUMENT COMMEMORATING THE CAPTURE OF ANDRE. T/ RRVTOWN 
 Half way to Sleepy Hollow on Broadway stanrls thi-^ tine monument surmounteH ly a bronze statue of John Paulf'in". The inscription rcaHs: "On this spot the 
 25th day of of September. 1780, the Spy. Major John Andre. Adjutant Gencal of the Briliih Army, was captured ' y John Paulding. David Williams and Isaac Van 
 Wart, all Natives of this County." Andre had safely passed the American pickets and was left ly Dr. Smith alnio t within sight of the British lines. He was 
 stopped by the three men. an irregular outpost, who searched him and discovered the incriminating papers in his stockings. Andre was sentenced ly a court- 
 martial and hung as a spy upon a hilltop in Tappan. His three captors were awarded medals and pensions by Congress. 
 
STONE HOUSE ON TREASON HILL. HAVERSTRAW 
 This old stone house was the scene of the culmination of the negotiations between General Benedict Arnold and Major John Andre for the surrender to the British 
 leader. Sir Henry Clinton, of West Point and other important defences held by the American forces. It stands prominently on the hillside about a mile north of the 
 Haverstraw station on the West Shore Railroad. The eminence is known as Treason Hill. Here Andre passed the day of September 22. 1780. after the early 
 departure of the traitor to his post. In the evening accompanied by Dr. Joshua Hctt Smith, his host, Andre set forth to pass the American lines, an attempt 
 frustrated by three patriots near Tarrytown. 
 
STONY POINT 
 The rocky promontory of Stony Point, brilliant in American History, juts forth from the west bank of the Hudson about three miles below Peekskill. It was 
 strongly fortified by the British during the Revolution. Washington determined upon its capture and assigned Mad Anthony Wayne to the task, who. on the 
 evening of July 15. 1779. silently led 1,200 Americans to the base of the hill. The assault began at midnight. In the face of a fierce storm of bullets and grape the 
 patriots swept over the parapet and carried the works with the bayonet. Five hundred prisoners and nearly $200,000 worth of ordnance and supplies were captured. 
 Thirty-three acres, covering the field of the exploit, were purchased by the State of New York a few years ago. A lighthouse now crowns the eminence. 
 
SOUTHERN GATEWAY TO THE HIGHLANDS OF THE HUDSON 
 The "Southern Gateway" is formed by Dundcrberg (Thunder Mountain) on the left bank and Manito on the right, both rising to an altitude of more than 1.000 
 feet. Beyond Manito is the profile of .-.nthor.y's No;c. During the Revolution the river was strongly defended here where the banks were high and curved and 
 the rough hills were a protection against flank attacks. In 1777. between Dunder„erg and Bear Mount, Sir Henry Clinton lead the British and Hessians to a 
 successful assault on Forts Clinton and Montgomery, and by the same road, in 1779. the Continentals of Mad Anthony Wayne marched silently to the brilliant 
 capture of Stony Point. 
 
DUNDERBERG FROM PEEKSKILL 
 The pretty town of Peekskill, settled by the Dutch in 1664. is locaterl upon the ea-tern bank of the Hudson almost directly opposite Dunderberg Mountain. Here 
 the river makes a great sweep through the "Southern Gateway to the Highlands." The enormous mass of the Dunderberg and Bear Mountains fills the western 
 horizon. It was upon Dunderberg in the good old times that the rollicking goblins were wont to make merry during the sudilen thunder-gusts which swept down 
 from the Highlands upon the old Dutch river navigators. 
 
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 ANTHONY'S NOSE 
 The curious ridge, 1,228 feet high, which slopes down to the river on the right above Manito bears the extraordinary name of Anthony's Nose 
 
 hardly understood bv sober-minded historians, although Irving has made the matter the subject of one of his droll Knickerbocker traditions. In 1777 a boom'and 
 red from Anthony's Nose to a point of rocks on the west bank, near the present iron railroad bridge, yet known as Chain Point, 
 
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THE HUDSON FROM WEST POINT 
 West Point, about 50 miles from New York, was an important fortified post during the Revolution. It is now famous as the scat of the United States Military 
 Academy, the finest military college in the world. Nearly 5,000 Cadets have graduated since its formal opening in 1802. From the Siege Batteries looking north 
 may be obtained a wonderful view of the "Northern Gateway," with Old Cro' Nest and Storm King on the left and Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) and Breakneck on the 
 right. In 1779 a chain was stretched across the Hudson from Gee's Point to Constitution Island which appears at the right foreground of view. Sixteen links of 
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 poet" Nathaniel P. Willis, is singularly appropriate. 
 
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 NORTHERN GATEWAY TO THE HIGHLANDS OF THE HUDSON 
 The majrstic "Northern Gateway" rivals the "Southern Gateway" in grandeur. On the eastern bank the rugged front of Breakneck Mountain rises to a total 
 height of 1.787 feet, a counterpart of Storm King on the opposite shore. Back of Breakneck appears the flank of Mount Taurus, and in the rear of Storm King 
 looms the ridge of Old Cro" Nest and the hills of West Point in the distance. Pollopcl's Island lies at the foot of Breakneck. It was once the custom among the 
 old river captains to souse the new hands when passing Pollupel's to make them immune against the Highland goblins. 
 
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TOWER OF VICTORY. NEWBURGH 
 Erected to commemorate the disbandment of the victorioiis American Army at 
 Newburgh in 1783. It stands in the northeast corner of the Headquarters grounds, 
 and is 63 feet high. In the center of the atrium is a bronze statue of Washington. 
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 TEMPLE HILL MONUMENT. NEW WINDSOR 
 The camp ground of the American Army in 1782-3 was near Temple Hill a few 
 miles from Newburgh. Peace was proclaimed in a large public building on this 
 eminence, and from here the soldiers marched home on furloughs which became 
 perpetual. This monument, erected by the people of the neighboring towns, marks 
 the site. 
 
THE HUDSON AT NEWBUKGH. 1809 
 During the passage ot centuries since the "Half Moon" with a fair wind sailed by tliis portion of the Hudson described by Juct. the mate, as "in the midst of 
 sublimest scenery" us natural beauty has not suffered seriously from the hand of man. The artist shows the Hudson at Newburgh was fair to look upon in 
 Fulton's time, a.id the attractive city of today has been selected as a central point for the rendezvous of the naval pageants participating in the festivities of this 
 year. While the replicas of the "Half Moon" and "Clermont" and attendant vessels He in beautiful Newburgh Bay. a general celebration takes place in the Hill- 
 side City. 
 
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 posts, hence the name of the town of Ronrlout. now incorporated^ as a Paj* ,of„«hc_c.ty ^of_ Kmgs_t_°n 
 hills along Rondout Creek are noted for their cement rock w 
 well-protected by stronj; hraakwaters and a liKhthouse 
 
 RONDOUT CREEK AND THE HUDSON 
 l,r.,e the mectine-olace of the waters of Rondout Creek and the Hudson as the site of one of their fortified tradins 
 ,j;] as a part of the city of Kingston. Here landed the British expedition to destroy Kingston. The 
 hich is mineil, prepared for market and shipped in enormous quantities The month of the Creek is 
 
FRONT AND REAR VIEWS OF THE OLD SENATE HOUSE. KINGSTON 
 The Old Senate House is the most interesting of the many historical buildings yet standing in Kingston. Here the twenty-four members of the first Senate of 
 New York State met September 10. 1777, and were in session until the burning of the town by the British the following month. The sturdy walls of the old 
 structure withstood the flames and it was repaired. It afterward became the home of Gen. John Armstrong. Secretary of War in President Madison's Cabinet. 
 The State purchased the property a few years ago. and the building now contains a valuable museum of colonial and revolutionary relics. 
 
THE OLD STATE HOUSE. ALBANY 
 The first legislature to convene in Albany met in 1797. No especial building was completed for the use of the lawmakers until 1808 when the Old State House 
 was erected on the hill in front of the site of the present mag^nificent State Capitol. In half a century the old structure became cramped quarters and in 1878 the 
 legislature removed to the unfinished newer building. The Old State House is now used in connection with the Capitol by the State Comptroller and State Engineer, 
 
ENTRANCE TO WATEKVLIET ARSENAL. WATERVLIET 
 At Watcrvlict. across the Hudson from Troy, is located the famous Watervliet Arsenal, one of the great manufactories of the United States Government for the 
 making of ordnance and ordnance supplies. Here is a thoroughly equipped modern gun-shop from which has been turned out the largest gun ever built in the world. 
 The Arsenal and grounds now embrace about 100 acres of land. During the Civil War 1.60D men were employed here. 
 
INTERESTING SIGHTS NEAR TROY 
 The Old Waterford Bridae, crossing the Hudson between Troy ;,n,l Waterford. was completed in 1804 at a cost of $50,000. It is 800 feet long and 30 feet wuie. 
 For manv years it was the finest bridge .n the country. The Old Burden Water-wheel was designed and constructed by Henry Burderi m 1838-39. This Niagara 
 of Water-wheels" is of the overshot variety, is 60 feet in diameter and has 1.200 horse power. Around the periphery are 3G buckets. 6 feet 3 inches deep. It is not 
 used at this time. The Burden Falls are an interesting beauty spot south of Troy. 
 
THE HUDSON AT TROY. 1809 
 This reproduction of a rare print shows this portion of the river as it appeared to an artist contemporary with Fulton's "Clermont." when the great industrial 
 center of today was in embryo. Troy is supposed to be located at or near the extreme point reached in 1609 by a boat's crew sent forward by Hudson from the 
 "Half Moon" to get soundings. The city yet marks the head of navigation on the Hudson River. The Hudson-Fulton Celebration will close at Troy with fitting 
 exercises on October 9, 1909. 
 
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