1898-1929

1898 In Spring, Madison House of the Downtown Ethical Society is founded at 300 Madison Street.

1900 Through the leadership of Bella Moses, mother of Robert Moses and a member of the Board of Directors, Madison House embarks on its largest project, the construction of a permanent summer camp. A temporary summer camp is set up in Pelham Bay Park.

1902 Hamilton House is founded on Hamilton Street. On June 17th Hamilton House is incorporated.

1910 Madison House acquires a complete building and leases 216 Madison Street.

1920 In September, the summer camps are replaced by Camp Rossbach for both boys and girls at Tomkins’ Corners near Peekskill. This camp later becomes Camp Madison and later is known as Camp Madison-Felicia.

1925 In the mid-twenties Madison House is incorporated and by this time includes a dental clinic, a credit union and other services..
1926 Dr. Algernon Black becomes Headworker at Madison House until 1930.

1929 In November, Hamilton House moves from Hamilton Street to 72 Market Street to make way for the building of Knickerbocker Village.
1929 Madison House obtains the necessary funds to build a house that will accommodate its expanded programs and services. The building at 226 Madison Street is completed.

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