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Upon a commanding position, north of the village, is seated the old 

 Irving Institute now occupied by Prof. Jackson as a military school. It 

 was founded in 1838, by W. P. Lyon. The location is, perhaps, the 

 most desirable that could be selected for the purposes of education in 

 this vicinity. The site is half a mile from the village landing, and about 

 twenty-five miles distant from New York, with which there is daily com- 

 munication. The edifice is a commodious brick building with wings, and 

 a large rear building for the school. The grounds embrace several acres, 

 affording abundant opportunity for healthy sports, and are quite retired 

 from the village. On the opposite side of Pocantico street is the Irving 

 Institute formerly kept by D. S. Rowe, A. M., now under the charge of 

 his son-in-law, A. Armagnac, A. M., as principal, and D. A. Rowe, his 



Christ Church, Tarrytown. 



son, as vice-principal. It is a classical and commercial boarding 

 school. 



The buildings are well situated on high ground commanding a fine 

 view ; the grounds are ample and attractive. The school is limited in 

 number and family in its character, its discipline is good, and its training 

 moral and physical well attended to. 



Christ church, Tarrytown, is a neat Gothic edifice of brick, pleasantly 

 located in the main street. 



This church was erected in 1836, and consecrated to the service of 

 Almighty God by the name and style of Christ's church Tarrytown, Sep- 

 tember, 1837. The whole structure is valued at $8,000. 



