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What Place in Newburgh?
Instructions:
Study the collages and/or read the historical poems and then guess what places in Newburgh these scholars love and chose to describe. Have fun!
For answers, click on "5th Grade" tab above, then "Answers to Historical Poems".
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Aidan C & Jared H
Location: Newburgh & Beacon
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Alejandro F
Wonderful and hopeful
Peaceful Garden
Gorgeous, tall bronze doors
Families started meeting in 1816
Became a Parish in 1836
to accommodate fast growing population
Named for Saint who died March 17, 461 AD
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Anthonia W
Dark but not too dark
And a little light
Wooden beams
Very wide, short, not tall
Clean and makes good food
Created 1985
Bringing people together with Greek food
[On Broadway]
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Antonio Ram
Bright and nice
Just like a garden
Like a baby's face
Just like a hug
From 1897
To chill
For fun
Once was a lonely spot
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Antonio Ros
Peaceful, calm, bright
Like an island
Lovely, blooming flowers
Created 1897
Helps clear the mind
Memorial for friend, Andrew
Once had a farmhouse
Now bright and colorful
Great and quiet
Have people know about it
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Aria O
Wide, happy, quiet
Cove to relax and think
Big, bold, windows galore!
So many adventures, a home for studying and joy!
Opened Nov. 6, 1852 in a Newburgh Academy schoolroom
100 Grand Street to 124 Grand Street
Calming, soothing, exhilarating
A place to think, and work
Once a Victorian-style place
Now a modern, happy space!
Host for different events
Brings people together
With the joy of reading!
Spread the word!
Read all the words!
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Ariel A
Fun place for kids
Name reminds me of a cartoon tiger for some reason
A lake, place for fishing
A place to go for fun
Walk in the woods
Play at the hockey rink
Built in 1926
Playful place
Pavilion for celebrations
Sit on patio
Owned by [family whose name starts with "C"]
Bought by Town of Newburgh
New play equipment
Balmville Tree Playhouse
Lay in the circle
Take a nap for a min
Ducks quack and get fed
Long jump place
Gym for adults
Add gym for kids
Add ice cream truck
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Autumn R
Monotone whites and grays
Like Spring season
Tall and small inside
Peaceful garden
Created in 1945
Calms, relaxes
Live and celebrate
Lonely, sad, unwelcoming before
Now happy and welcoming
Honoring the neighborhood
[Personal space]
Part of the community
What Place in Newburgh?
Collage by Daquir S & Prince T
Historical Poem by Daquir S
Has colors
Tall gate
Green turf
Wide and long
Busy
Renovated 1986??
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Delilah R
Calming, pretty
A restaurant menu
Big, wide, a lot of trees
1950
Educational
Place to get better jobs
Once was a small, now big
Big educational face
Help the community
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Dontae H
Historic structure
It was just a frozen river
People walked on ice before it was made
Designers, Modjeski and Masters
1963 and 1980 important dates
People can be safe when crossing
Carries transportation and helps people travel
Carried 26 million cars a year
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Emily C
Creative and helpful
A lot of land
Where you get to learn
Educates us for the future!
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by E’nya R & Nate G
41 acres of activities
Nature, animals
Cookouts, picnics, birthdays
Playground, nature trails
Fishing for treasures
Cookout grills
Trail to walk or bike
Sparkly pond with rocks
Ice cream trucks
Back-in-the-day buildings
Rapunzel’s Tower!
Like a brick lighthouse
Powder Mill during Civil War
Old sawmill to black powder mill
From war place to fun place
Place of happiness and calmness
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Hunter (Hayden) R
Tall, pretty, long
Rising tall like a mountain
Useful, sturdy, busy
Leaps over water
November 2, 1963 & November 1, 1980
Transports people in cars, goods, etc.
Replaced 3 Newburgh-Beacon ferries
Transports about 26 million people a year
Hamilton Fish
Takes us places
Add splashes of color
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Ix Chell A
Calming, quiet, lovely
Water whispers to me
Quacking, gurgling, splashing
The Polly spits at everything
Opened in 1897
Relaxing, entertaining
Clears the mind
From farmhouse to smallpox sanatorium to park
Place to get clear mind
People go to the cafe
Designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux and sons
Keep it clean!
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Jacob O & Eli V
Peaceful, calm, loud
Like a resting lake
Beautiful
Like a loud, calm person
Parts added
Drive over it
No need to take a boat
A closer look...
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Janellie D
Large
Created in 1910
Helping people
[School]
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Jasmine J
Lot of stores
Lot of walls
Created 1980
To buy a lot of stuff
There was Old Navy
Used to add new stores
Used to add things during the seasons
Make more stores
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Ja'syre C
For fun, learning and trips
They watch people's kids
Positive place to grow up
Basketball court inside
[On Liberty Street]
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Kaylinah R
Historical, dark, and lonely
Like a lonely soldier watching the river
Stone walls, dark windows, arches
Looks at the view of the river
Opened as State Historic Site in 1850
Home to Jonathan & Tryntje Dubois
Revolution headquarters 1782-83
There, waaaaaaaaay before me
Still a historical place
Lots of victories and losses
Acknowledge the history of the place
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Michael G
Location: 22 Grand St, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Natalie L
Sometimes peaceful and quite
Filled with stories
Learning, concentrating
Place to think, learn, express
Helping people learn
Spread the stories
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Nathaniel C
Cold and big
Wide with many flowers
Brave, strong, keeping watch
Probably built 1773
Public Park
Plan against the British
A fort to fight for America
Now used for tourists
Colossal loss to the British
Not well acknowledged
Spread its history
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Noah B
Relaxing, calm it!
A book full of history
Tall trees with a fountain
Like a puzzle of history to Newburgh
Developed in 1897
Farm/slave house to smallpox sanitorium
Food spot, restaurant and a park
Neighborhood & tourist attraction
It is now a Friday night spot
Sing and shine for Fourth of July
Brings out the peace in Newburgh
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Oz G
Beautiful but not blue
A flowing stream of beauty
Long, deep and filled with water
Stretching out its long arms
Unknown and natural origin
Passage
It is natural
Once a long, lonely body
Now a busy, beautiful thing
People think, “Beautiful!”
Let’s do less garbage
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Princess J
Good care
Helps the needy
Helps the hurting
Created 1886
Teaches college students
Grown over the year
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Rachael J
Fun, colorful, bright
Green land
Big and aged
Dancing waters
Created 1926
Playful, relaxing, healing
Recreational
Manmade lake
Excitement to all
Spend time with family
Makes all happy
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Semaj V
Nice and helpful
Tall and wide
Flowers at front door
Likes to help people learn
Teaches safety
Meet new people
Learn new things
COVID troubles
Good kids, bad kids
Kids love it, kids hate it
Doesn't need to be better
Good place
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Tristan J
Popular, delicious, cheap
100,000,000 people served each day
Started April 15, 1955
Original rebuilt in San Bernardino
Selling food to earn money
Collages/Illustrations Only
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Abiola L
Location: 93 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place with ties to Newburgh?
Name: AJ W
Location: Ulster County, NY
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Amira S
Location: Unknown
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Amira S & Samantha M
Location: 54 Powdermill Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Angel L
Location: 181-141 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Anthony D
Location: Newburgh - Beacon
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Ariel A
Location: 54 Powdermill Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Bentley M
Location: 181-141 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Braylen J
Location: 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Donnel B & Jaylin B
Location: 109 Washington St, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Eli V
Location: 137 Montgomery Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Jade J
Location: Unknown
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Jah'sai S
Location: Unknown
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Jai'la C
Location: Newburgh/Beacon
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Jaylin B
Location: 300 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Kamora S
Location: 181-141 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Katherine S
Name of place: Broadway
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Kwame M
Location: 137 Montgomery Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place with ties to Newburgh?
Name: Lusandra SC & Royal D
Location: Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Miley G
Name of place: Newburgh-Beacon Bridge
Location: Newburgh/Beacon
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Shahzad G
Location: 1420 NY-300, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Silas M
Location: 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY 12551
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Skyy O
Location: 70 Dubois St, Newburgh, NY 12550
What Place in Newburgh?
Name: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Poems Only
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Charlie (Sophia) O-E
Colorful, accepting and uplifting
Offerings like a restaurant menu
Tall, wide and shiny
Orange like the fruit
Founded in 1950
First county-sponsored 2-year institution in SUNY system
Studying, sometimes sleeping
Learning and getting qualifications
Safe, nurturing environment
It still is, 1950 - Present
Big donation from Kaplan Family
Better education for jobs
Some think it's boring, some may not
Donate to this place!
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Jamere R
Delicious, colorful
Tasty, juicy, busy
Energetic and alive
The life of Newburgh
[Store]
[Starts with "T"]
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by J'imanue'l S
Big, long, thick, full
Happy place
Grand, smart
Filled with joy
Learning, eating, playing
A place for learning
We rate it 5 stars
We can get more people to come
[School]
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Lennox M
Always buzzing with people
Long strip of fun
Towering, tall sunflower
Lots of chatter, chatter, chatter
The sun rise drive
Built to be built
Long, empty strip
Now colorful never-sleeping place
What Place in Newburgh?
Historical Poem by Nephtali F
Bright, blue, beautiful
Wide and filled with water
A delicate dancing stream
Always here
For the earth
[Long, winding sidewalk]
[View of the bridge from here]
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