Tannersville, New York
| Tannersville, New York | |
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| Village | |
| Motto: "The Painted Village in the Sky" | |
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| Coordinates: 42°11′37″N 74°8′20″W / 42.19361°N 74.13889°WCoordinates: 42°11′37″N 74°8′20″W / 42.19361°N 74.13889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Town | Hunter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 539 |
| • Density | 463/sq mi (178.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 12424, 12485 |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-73143 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0967045 |
| Website | www |
Tannersville is a village in Greene County, New York, United States. The village is in the north-central part of the town of Hunter on Route 23A. The population was 539 at the 2010 census, up from 448 at the 2000 census.
The village was founded around lumber mills and tanneries. It was incorporated in 1895.
Tannersville's tanning business collapsed in the mid-19th century. It was gradually replaced by the summer resort trade, which reached its peak in 1882 when the railroad came to Tannersville. However, the rise of the automobile in the early 20th century led to a steady economic decline, as travelers were no longer rooted to one spot for an entire summer.
Due to its close proximity to Hunter Mountain ski area, it serves as the local commercial district, with inns, restaurants, and shopping.
Tannersville has experienced a revival in the 21st century. This can be attributed largely to the efforts of the Hunter Foundation. For example, the foundation has implemented the town-wide "Paint Program" — the vision of Elena Patterson, a local artist — with the help and support of Glenn Weyant who was the mayor at the time, corporate sponsors, and local residents. The Paint Project involves painting downtown buildings in multicolored pastels, often with cartoon-like pictures on the shutters. It has attracted waves of tourists who come to see the dramatic paint schemes. The project prompted much attention when it was publicized in The New York Times in 2003. The project was also featured on NBC's Today show, on CNBC, and on all three of the local Albany-based television networks.
Tannersville is experiencing an influx of tourists from both the New York and other areas, who are attracted to its abundant hiking trails, waterfalls, and old-time charm.
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