Plattekill to unveil historic marker sign

Posted 9/30/20

The Plattekill Historical Preservation Society is proud to announce a dedication ceremony and an unveiling of a Historic Marker Sign for the industry and resorts of “Las Villas”, which …

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Plattekill to unveil historic marker sign

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The Plattekill Historical Preservation Society is proud to announce a dedication ceremony and an unveiling of a Historic Marker Sign for the industry and resorts of “Las Villas”, which was located in and around the Town of Plattekill. This sign is the result of a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

The dedication and unveiling ceremony will take place on October 4, from 1-2 p.m. at the Thomas Felton Community Park (the Town of Plattekill Park), Route 32, in Modena. Light refreshments will be served.

The sign will permanently be placed at the corner of Huckleberry Turnpike and Plattekill/Ardonia Road in the village of Plattekill after the unveiling.

Las Villas were a group of Spanish, Puerto Rican and other Latin summer resorts that provided music, food and a number of other diversions for its guests. These resorts had a significant cultural and economic impact on the community during the time they were in existence.

At the current time this will be the only Historic Pomeroy sign in the Town of Plattekill and the only sign that commemorates the contributions of Hispanics in this region relating to New York State history.

Ismael “Ish” Martinez Jr., author of “Las Villas of Plattekill and Ulster County” will be present.

All in attendance must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing protocol.