Kingston's Transformation: Replacing the Old with the New
Kingston has undergone significant changes over the years, with the construction of Schwenk Drive being a notable example. Built approximately 75 years ago, this roadway led to the demolition of a flood-prone slum neighborhood along the Esopus Creek and the conversion of the swampland below Peter Stuyvesant's 1658 stockade.
Frog Alley, a one-block-long street, has been impacted by these changes. The alley, which once hosted a thriving ecosystem, now features a mix of old and new establishments, including a Central Hudson substation, Deising's bakery and restaurant, and the historic Louw-Bogardus House, built 350 years ago.
- Central Hudson substation
- Empty lot formerly occupied by Esposito's dry-cleaning establishment
- Deising's bakery and restaurant
- Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
- Uptown city fire station
- Remnants of the historic Louw-Bogardus House
- A small park
No major changes occurred in the first three centuries of Kingston's white settlement, but the roadway has caused significant transformations.
Author's summary: Kingston replaces old with new infrastructure.
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