Bookstore Opens In Ossining's Historic Opera House (Without Heat)

OSSINING, NY — Hudson Valley Books for Humanity has opened in the historic Olive Opera House in the heart of the village of Ossining.

"We are still a work in process — and will be for a few more weeks to come," owner Amy Hall told Patch. "The response from the community has been tremendous. So much excitement! The only downside is that we don't (yet) have any heat, though Con Ed is working on it. Hoping to have this resolved this coming week."

The opening was Friday.

Hall and her husband Rob Lowenthal are selling new and used books, hosting events, and featuring products from local artisans and craftspeople.

See also Ossining Mom Crowdfunds New Bookstore Downtown and check out the introduction video from their crowdfunding site on indegogo.com.

Learn more at cinematreasures.org about the history of the Olive Opera House, a building which has been a cultural center in Ossining for a long time. The current building was opened in 1874 on the site of an earlier opera house and hosted first live shows and events before becoming a movie theater from 1914 to the 1930s.