Organized in 1885 as The Newburgh Canoe and Boating Association, originally located at the foot of Fourth Street. It was so inaccessible that the members were referred to as the "Dock Rats". They adopted the moniker and even put it on their flag. (see below) It was moved to its present location in 1905 on the Leroy Estate, now known as Park Place. The original building at the present site, as depicted on the postcard image, was designed by Frank E. Estabrook. That building was rased in the early 1970's and replaced with the one that's there now. The second story has been used as a restaurant presently run by Pamela's on the Hudson.
