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Greenwich Historical Society Purchases Adjacent Property

Historical Society's purchase of neighboring 47 Strickland Road to enable improved parking and public access.

The is pleased to announce its recent purchase of the property next door at 47 Strickland Road, which previously separated the Bush-Holley Historic Site from its parking lot.

Combining the properties will enable the Historical Society to improve parking and public access, especially for seniors and the handicapped. From an educational and cultural standpoint, the acquisition will also facilitate the interpretation of the historic site and the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House.

The Greenwich Historical Society is immensely grateful to the donors who made this acquisition possible: a leadership gift from Reba and Dave Williams, a significant bequest from Claire F. Vanderbilt and a generous gift from Davidde and Ron Strackbein.

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In addition, Isabel and Peter Malkin have offered to match contributions made to prepare the property for immediate transitional use while its historic fabric is evaluated and its long-term use studied.

Hugh B. Vanderbilt, Jr., son of former Historical Society president Claire Vanderbilt, noted, "I think my mother would be very pleased to see this acquisition that completes the Historical Society's campus at Bush-Holley Historic Site. She had a real commitment to improving as well as preserving the site for future generations."

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