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Newburgh, NY had a thriving economy in the 19th century, serving as a midway point between Albany and NYC for ships plying the Hudson. But why did ship captains stop there? Why not just continue downriver to NYC before stopping? What value did Newburgh add?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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