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Supporting preservation of Putnam County, NY’s historic landscapes and buildings through collaborative partnerships.

The Whipple Foundation is a private family-initiated not-for-profit educational organization established in 1999 to foster preservation of the historic architectural character and natural environment of Putnam County, NY, - it operates under the names: Society for the Preservation of Putnam County Antiquities and Greenways as well as Preserve Putnam County.

The Whipple Foundation works with non-profit organizations and government agencies that are engaged in activities that foster preservation of our built, natural and historic environments. [ see Links ] PPC encourages the granting of restrictive easements and maintenance and restoration of historic dwellings, buildings and architecturally significant properties of Putnam County, New York in furtherance of such charitable and educational purposes.

Whipple Foundation activities provide public benefit in its restoration and preservation activities through educational programs that provide access to our County’s historic resources.

George Whipple, a philanthropist and outdoorsman has been dedicated to the preservation of land in Putnam County for many years . Mr. Whipple and his sister Meredith Whipple are members of the Board of TrusteesTrustees of the Society and have devoted much of their time to insuring the success of the Society's mission.

Mr. Whipple and the Whipple family have long been part of the Putnam county community involved in local affairs, especially those concerning the environment and land preservation. Their ongoing generosity has enabled the protection of much valuable acreage throught the area. The diligence of these efforts will insure that valuable greenspaces throughout the area remains for generations to come.
George Whipple is a managing director at Credit Suisse in New York City.

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December, 2011
The Whipple-Feely Chapel gets a new steeple thanks to the efforts of many dedicated individuals and craftspeople. read more

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The vintage postcards presented in Carmel portray the elegant Putnam County Courthouse, a national historic landmark; the picturesque lake and agricultural pursuits; the corner dam and watershed development; Drew Seminary and other local institutions; the days of steam trains and Model Ts; and the community’s eventual suburbanization. This beautiful and informative book is available for purchase on Amazon.com

 

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Society for the Preservation of Putnam County Antiquities and Greenways, Inc.

 

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