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HISTORY OF OUR TOWN: In l902 Greenwich was a busy, bustling, prosperous community. Within a circuit of five miles from the village, were 30 industries and utilities all of which were owned and managed by men living in the community. All of these industries were fully operated and profitable. The farmers made up about one-third of the population. The farms were beginning the change from a grain and potato economy to a milk economy. There was work for everyone and career opportunities here at home for the boys and girls who were growing up.
The trolley cars rattled up and down unpaved Main street twice hourly. There were three trains daily in and out on the steam railroad and the railroad extension to Schuylerville was nearing completion. The air was full of new schemes and projects. There were no automobiles, no radio or televion, no airplanes and few electric gadgets.
There was much social activity and entertainment. Clubs and various kinds of social organizations were numerous. The churches prospered and had well filled pews. The opera house offered entertainment, plays, operas, minstrel or vaudeville shows almost weekly. The first movie theater was opened. There was a half mile race track up Gray Avenue. Baseball and tennis were popular and buggy riding was in its heyday. Hard work, thrift and other eternal virtues were necessary to success. It was a good time and a good place in which to live.
GREENWICH TODAY: The community of Greenwich is nestled among the green hills that lie between New York's Hudson River and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Dairy farms and orchards abound in this region. Fishermen from all over the world visit to fish the famous Battenkill River. In the winter tourists visit to cross country ski and down hill ski. In the autumn tourists fill the roads to view the splendor of the foliage. Country fairs in the summer along with swimming and picnicing provide area residents as well as visitors with plenty to do.
In addition to the year-round scenic splendor and quiet, close-knit village life, the area offers a well regarded public school system, quality health care and a varied business community. Some of New York State's hardest workers provide the backbone for small manufacturing, agriculture, retail business, and the tourist and service industries.
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This page last modified: Wednesday February 28 2001