Historic Marker Unveiled For John Green House In Nyack

NYACK, NY — The John Green Preservation Coalition proudly unveiled its New York State Historic Marker Dec. 17 for the historic John Green House in Nyack.

The group hopes to raise awareness and funds for the restoration of the historic house on the village's Main Street, with visions for its future as a resource for the community.

Built in 1819, the John Green House is the last remaining sandstone house in Nyack. It represents original Dutch-style architecture. The house has been placed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Capt. John Green’s contributions to Nyack and Rockland County’s future were broad and profound.

He ran sailing sloops for trade up and down the Hudson River and was instrumental in helping to form the Nyack Steamboat Association and the first steamboat service from Nyack in the 1820s. He also was a primary supporter of establishing a connecting roadway between Nyack and Suffern which later became Route 59. Green served as a trustee of the original Nyack Library, was a founder of the First Methodist Church in Nyack and contributed substantial funds towards the construction of the Old Stone Church in Nyack.

"John Green was a visionary who always had an eye on the future. He patiently aligned his stars one by one, building a path toward the fulfillment of his dreams," said John Green Preservation Coalition Board member Kayla Sharp.

The coalition's motto is "Restore. Remember. Reuse."

As the organization says on its website, "The JGPC has a compelling future vision for the House that revolves around local art and maritime history. The existing front and back rooms may be converted into a community space, including an art gallery. The 2nd floor and the 3rd floor (the attic) will be converted into beautiful art studio spaces available for rent. The areas of the house related to these promising ideas are shown in their current form below. Much work is needed."

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