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Brewster, New York

Brewsteris avillageand the principal settlement within thetownofSoutheastinPutnam County, New York.Brewster's population was 2,508 at the 2020 census. The village, which is the most densely populated portion of the county, was named for two early farmer landowners, Walter and James Brewster, who donated land for theBrewster railroad stationin 1848.[2]

Brewster, New York
Village
Walter Brewster House
Walter Brewster House
Official seal of Brewster, New York
Seal
Location in Putnam County and the state of New York.
Location inPutnam Countyand the state ofNew York.
Coordinates:41°23′46″N73°36′57″W/ 41.39611°N 73.61583°W/41.39611; -73.61583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyPutnam
TownSoutheast
Area
[1]
• Total
0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
• Land0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Population
(2020)
• Total
2,508
• Density5,107.94/sq mi (1,974.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5(Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)UTC−4(EDT)
ZIP Code
10509
Area code845,914
FIPS code36-08070
GNISfeature ID0944699
Websitebrewstervillage-ny.gov

History

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The village of Brewster derives its name from that of the landowner, Walter Brewster, who invited theNew York and Harlem Railroadto build adepoton his property in 1848. Brewster's Station, New York (sometimes just "Brewster's" ), appeared on maps,[3]on postcards, and in directories of Putnam County throughout the second half of the 19th century. It was officially incorporated as the Village of Brewster, New York, in 1894.

In 1886, historian William Smith Pelletreau publishedThe History of Putnam County, New York.In his second chapter on the town ofSoutheast,he wrote: "The land now [1886] embraced within the limits of the village of Brewster consists of a farm which was sold by the commissioners of forfeiture to Peleg Bailey, in 1781. A portion of it afterward passed into the possession of Bailey Howes, his grandson, who sold 98 acres to Gilbert Bailey on April 1, 1833. Two other tracts containing 39 acres were sold to Gilbert Bailey, by William P. Downs and Frederick Parks in 1838. On February 17, 1848, Gilbert Bailey sold the whole tracts, estimated at 134 acres, to James and Walter F. Brewster, for the sum of $8,000."[4]

"At the time of the purchase, theNew York and Harlem Railroadwas finished and trains were running as far asCroton Falls.The road was surveyed as far asPawling,and the prospect of its being continued to that point seemed certain, and to the new purchasers of the farm it seemed just the place for a station. "[4]

"The New York and Harlem Railroad was finished to this place and the depot was built in that year, and what is now [1886] the Main street was opened, for the purpose of allowing the stages fromDanburyto come to the station. Previous to this the firm of Crosby and DeForest had run a line of four horse stages to Croton Falls, from Danbury. The first new house in the place was built by Walter F. Brewster, in 1850 and stood in front of the present [1886] Methodist church. "[4]That house, now listed as theWalter Brewster Houseon the New York State and national historic registers, is owned by theLandmark Preservation Society of Southeast.

"The Harlem Railroad's extension of its mileage in 1849 proved advantageous to Mr. Brewster, who needed all sorts of materials in his building activities. Large shipments were billed simply to 'Brewster's Station' for lack of better designation. This is the apparent origin of the village's name, which many years ago was shortened to Brewster."[2]

Post offices

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Jonathan F. Frost was the first Postmaster of the Brewster's Station post office, which operated from October 25, 1850, through April 28, 1883.[5]

During this period in American history, post offices were frequently located in the stores or businesses owned by the individuals who served as postmasters. This held true in the village of Brewster for the next century.

In 1863, the Brewster Station post office relocated to the A.F. Lobdell General Store, across from the railroad station, the present location of the Avery Building at 12–18 Main Street. Alexander F. Lobdell, the store's proprietor, was appointed postmaster by President Abraham Lincoln and was reappointed by Presidents Grant, Hayes, Garfield and Arthur, continuing as Brewster's postmaster until 1887.[6]The Brewster post office began operation on April 28, 1883, removing the word "Station" in its identity and postmarks.[5]

In 1887, the post office relocated to the Brewster Standard building, the present location of the Sprague Building at 31 Main Street. In 1886, Emerson W. Addis, publisher of theBrewster Standardweekly newspaper, became the postmaster and held that position until 1916.[6]

In 1916, the post office moved to new quarters on Park Street, between Main Street and Marvin Avenue, into the Rundall Building, and John Thorp became the new postmaster.[6]

In 1923, Ralph Diehl, proprietor of the Brewster Bakery, became postmaster, and the post office was moved to his baking plant on Progress Street in 1927. Howard Tuttle later became the postmaster, holding the position until 1934 when Seth Howes was appointed. In 1936, the post office relocated to the building now occupied by the Eagle Eye Thrift Shop at 65 Main Street.

Mr. Howes held the office until 1958 when John F. Larkin Jr. was made acting postmaster. He was later promoted to the full title of postmaster.[6]

On July 17, 1966, the post office relocated to a new brick building on Main Street, where it remained for the next three decades. Mr. Larkin retired in 1972 and was succeeded by Earl Tuttle, who became the last Southeast resident to hold the position of postmaster since that time. Mr. Tuttle retired in 1985.[6]

The new facility was the first Brewster post office to occupy a space that was specifically designed for the purpose, rather than being retrofitted from some previous use. It had a separate lobby to house post office boxes, a loading dock at the rear of the building and a postal inspector's separate entrance and hallway with one-way glass for observing postal workers and the public.

In the mid-1990s, the Main Street facility closed and a new post office opened at its present location at 3 Mount Ebo Road North outside the village limits in the town of Southeast. Although the new facility is more than 3 miles (5 km) from the center of Brewster, it still retains the designation and postmark "Brewster 10509".

"Brewster" vs. "Southeast"

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View of village from train station

Before 1962, there were several local post offices throughout the town ofSoutheast,located near larger concentrations of residences and businesses. The last of these, Southeast's Putnam Lake post office, closed in 1968.[5]When a new post office opened at 16 Main Street in Brewster on July 17, 1966,[6]even beforeInterstate 84andInterstate 684were constructed, it was named Brewster and given the zip code 10509.[5]

Geography

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Redchondroditeand blackmagnetitefrom the oldTilly Foster Minein Brewster

Brewster is located along theEast Branchof theCroton Riverat41°23′46″N73°36′57″W/ 41.39611°N 73.61583°W/41.39611; -73.61583(41.396050, −73.615954),[7]near the center of the town of Southeast.

U.S. Route 6runs through the village as its Main Street.U.S. Route 202andNew York State Route 22run concurrently along the southern boundary of the village, andInterstate 84passes just east of the village, intersectingInterstate 684.TheBrewster train stationis on theHarlem Line.

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860176—
19001,192—
19101,2968.7%
1920859−33.7%
19301,66493.7%
19401,86312.0%
19501,810−2.8%
19601,714−5.3%
19701,638−4.4%
19801,6500.7%
19901,566−5.1%
20002,16238.1%
20102,39010.5%
20202,5084.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of thecensus[9]of 2020, there were 2,508 people residing in Brewster. There were 701 housing units at an average density of 1,851.6 per square mile (714.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 55.98%HispanicorLatino,36.61%non-Hispanic white,2.59%African American,.42%Native American,3.22%Asian,.04% fromother races,and 1.13% from two or more races.

Schools

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Government

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Notable people

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Athletes

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Entertainers

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Writers and artists

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Political Figures

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Media Personalities

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Sports Coaches

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Military Figures

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  • Enoch Crosby(1750–1835), American spy and soldier[42]
  • John McCloy(1875–1945), Lieutenant commander and a United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient[43]

Business Figure

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