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The Purdy Homestead on Quaker Ridge Road
The article highlights the Purdy homestead on Quaker Ridge Road in Cortlandt, featured during the 18th Annual Croton Arboretum Garden Tour. The 23-acre estate showcases the deep historical roots of the Purdy family, who settled in the region in 1735.
The Purdy family has significant connections to local and regional history. Jacob Purdy served in the West…