May 21, 2026
Arlington High School students' research came to fruition when new historic markers were placed in two Poughkeepsie locations.
Brought about by research by Aba Hammond, Liv Heuser, Allen Wang (pictured) and Lond'n Powell and Praneel Gandhi (not shown), a historic marker was placed at the childhood home of author and suffragist, S. Josephine Baker, M.D. The former director of the NYC Bureau of Child Hygiene from 1908-1923,Dr. Baker was instrumental in reducing child mortality.
A marker was also unveiled at the childhood home of Lee Miller (1907–1977). Miller was a model and art photographer who documented WWII concentration camps for Vogue magazine in 1945. The placement of this marker was made possible by the research of Annabel Weir, Tanya Jabcuga, and Lucas Thazyik (pictured) and Charlotte Stefano (not pictured).
The markers were funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which awards grants for historic markers to educate the public and highlight local history.