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Used to be Fort Washington
It is named for Fort Washington, a fortification constructed at the highest point on Manhattan island by Continental Army troops during the American Revolutionary War, to defend the area from the British forces. During the Battle of Fort Washington, on November 16, 1776, the fort was captured by the British at great cost to the American forces; 130 soldiers were killed or wounded, and an additional 2,700 captured and held as prisoners, many of whom died on prison ships anchored in New York Harbor.
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Where is the Washington Heights Branch in New York located?
The address of the Washington Heights Branch is: 1000 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, 10032 5202
What is the phone number of the Washington Heights Branch in New York?
The phone number of the Washington Heights Branch is: 212-923-6054.
Where did bernard herrmann work?
in Washington Heights New York City
How did Washington Heights in Manhattan get its name?
George Washington lived in New York City as president.
Who wrote History of New York?
Washington Irving
Where was Alex Rodriguez was born?
Alex Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975 in New York, New York.
Do Dominicans live in a particular area in the us?
Yes, Dominicans in the US tend to concentrate in areas such as New York City, specifically in the neighborhoods of Washington Heights and the Bronx. There are also significant Dominican communities in states like New Jersey, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Who wrote the book the History of New York?
Washington Irving
Washington Irving had published in 1809 a history of what city?
New York
When was Myim Rose born?
Myim Rose was born on September 27, 1971, in Washington Heights, New York, USA.
When was Camille Almy born?
Camille Almy was born on May 29, 1916, in Washington Heights, New York, USA.
When was Jessica Leccia born?
Jessica Leccia was born on January 8, 1976, in Washington Heights, New York, USA.
