Tappan Zee Express Traditional Cache

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tadpole379: The cache hiding spot was vandalized, which made the ammo can visible and the park rangers picked it up. I got the ammo can back from the parks department intact and untouched including the logbook and the travel bug that was inside. I really liked the way that this cache was hidden, so I will find another spot and possibly do a similar hide.

Thanks to everyone who searched for this cache. It was fun while it lasted.

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Hidden : 2/9/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is a small ammo box hidden in Haverstraw Bay County Park.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Park borders the Hudson River and provides water-based recreational opportunities. The site has a protected area to launch boats and parking for 50 vehicles with trailers. There are also picnic facilities, an open air pavilion, playgrounds, nature and walking trails, Parks office, fishing piers, three which are located on a freshwater pond, and the Rockland County September 11 Memorial. Recently, a brick sculpture was added to park grounds. The park also maintains a small section of the rail lines used during the construction of the Tappan Zee bridge.

HISTORY: The property has played a prominent role in the industrial development of Rockland County. Starting in 1771 the property was used for brick making by Jacob Van Dyke from Holland. He made bricks by hand which were used for fireplaces and chimneys. In 1815 James Wood, an Englishman, came to Haverstraw and established his first brickyard. Later he invented a machine for tempering clay. The first low-pressure steam brick dryer was invented by David Strickland in 1912 and in 1920 he created the Strickland Automatic Brick-making machine. Strickland created the oven-sized brick and introduced the coloring of common brick in the New York market. In 1906 a series of landslides caused by the mining of clay beneath the town destroyed part of Haverstraw. In the late 1950’s the area was used as a staging site for the construction of New York City’s Pier 57 and the Tappan Zee Bridge. The property remained vacant until the County acquired it for a park in 1999. Officially dedicated on July 21, 2003.

*Park Description and History from: (visit link)

The park is open from dawn until dusk, year round, and has handicapped accessible restroom facilities also available year round. The cache is handicapped accesible up until the last few meters. The park is very busy, especially in the warmer months, so STEALTH is required. Please be sure to rehide the cache EXACTLY AS YOU FOUND IT! Please do not post spoiler pictures that will give away the hiding spot of the cache. Thanks. ENJOY!
-Tadpole379

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