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In 1908, prison authorities began looking for a new location for the Sing Sing prison and felt that the Bear Mountain would meet their needs. However, people lobbied against relocating the prison, and the state of New York eventually succeeded. The president of Union Pacific Railroad, E. H. Harriman, passed away that year, and his wife offered 10,000 acres and a million dollars if New York would turn it into a state park. Other prominent community leaders and benefactors like John D. Rockefellers donated a significant sum, too, contributing to the cause. Bear Mountain State Park was officially established and opened to the public in 1913.
The on-site Trailside Museum and Zoo treat and rehabilitate many injured animals, including bears, bald eagles, deer, and owls.
The closest large town is Haverstraw, which is about six miles to the south. The quiet town gained some fame when people learned that Haverstraw was Babe Ruth’s favorite retreat. Portions of a silent film in which Babe Ruth played himself were filmed in the town. Several homes and buildings in the town are historic, dating back to the early 1800s.
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