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Hastings Historical Society

The Historical Society of
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

407 Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
914/478-2249

Videos of Hastings History

The Hastings Historical Society sells two videotapes that include fascinating images and informative audio about the village's past. Please click here for a printable order form.

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Black screen with title


Hastings 1939

Film of a festive day about the village in 1939. It was found in the local dump 30 years later and restored by Karl Soderstrom. The videotape comes from a public screening of the film in 1990 that was narrated by Julius Chemka, with musical accompaniment by Ted Holdsworth, Jr. VHS. 43 minutes. $30.


Image of Hudson River Sugar Refinery


The Hastings Waterfront

Videotaped slide show with the history of the waterfront, particularly its succession of industries and the generations of immigrants who came to work there. Developed and narrated by Karolyn Wrightson. VHS. 42 minutes. $20.