Edward Harriman was a railroad magnate who donated land for Harriman State Park. His son, William Averell, was a noted public servant and diplomat, whose contributions include serving as the chief overseas administrator of lend-lease, and Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Great Britain, a New York Governor and the Chief U.S. negotiator when Paris Peace talks on Vietnam opened in 1968.

Sponsored by

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

and the

Highland Falls Development Corporation

2006

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Dale Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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