Revolutionary: The only intersection that predates 1776 and survived a British burning
About this episode
The episode explores the historical significance of a unique intersection in Kingston, New York, that predates the American Revolution and survived a British burning.
There’s only one known intersection in America where the buildings on all four corners were built before the American Revolution. The place is Kingston, New York -- the state’s first capital -- until British troops burned it to the ground. But that corner survived - and a few dozen more structures - thanks to some hefty building materials.
People in this episode
Host: Davis Dunavin
Topics covered
- history
- architecture
- American Revolution
- Kingston
- cultural heritage
Keywords
- Kingston
- American Revolution
- historic buildings
- British troops
- cultural heritage
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Kingston, New York
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