Articles Filed Under: Irvington

Historic Benton House Book Sale a Community Event

July 24, 2014 | by Ethel Winslow

Oh, I just want what we all want: a comfortable couch, a nice beverage, a weekend of no distractions and a book that will stop time, lift me out of my quotidian existence and alter my thinking forever.   — Elizabeth Gilbert, American novelist For many years, the Historic Benton … Read More

The Irving Theatre’s 100th Birthday

December 12, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

One hundred years ago this month, the Irving Theater opened its doors as an entertainment venue. Commissioned by the Idle Hour Amusement Company to be used as a nickelodeon; it was erected by the Guthrie-Thompson Construction Company as a single story building with an Oriental motif. After a neighborhood competition … Read More

“The Devil Comes to Irvington”

October 10, 2013 | by Al Hunter

On October 10, 1894, 119 years ago this week, the devil came to Irvington. On that day, a tragedy of immense proportions took place in a one and a half story cottage, located a short distance from Union Avenue on the extreme eastern edge of Irvington. The property, resting about … Read More

Book Sale Benefits Benton House

August 15, 2013 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Preparations are in the final stages for the next big Benton House Association benefit activity, the Annual Used Book Sale. Sponsored by Montgomery Tent and Awning Company, the sale will take place August 23-25. On Friday, the sale will be held from 4-7 p.m., then on Saturday the … Read More

Brunch at the Historic Benton House

January 31, 2013 | by Local News Release

IRVINGTON — The public is cordially invited to attend a get-acquainted brunch Saturday, February 9th from 10 a.m. until noon honoring the Historic Benton House’s Sweetheart Volunteers. The Historic Benton House is located at 312 S. Downey Avenue (south off 5300 east Washington St.). It is casual attire and there … Read More