Historical Presentation: "Lost Annsville"

The tiny hamlet of Annsville was home to some of Peekskill and Cortlandt's first industries.  Its lampblack factory was the precursor to a crayon dynasty, and the blast of furnace on the shore of Annsville Creek had its own narrow-gauge railroad connecting to the Croft Mines of Putnam.  The large wire mill at the base of Lampblack Hill was the area's biggest employer, yet not a trace remains of these vibrant industries and others that were crucial to the existence of this small hamlet. Join local historian and lecturer Kirk Moldoff to learn more about this lost area of Annsville.