In the Beginning…..
Interfaith Towers was a vision of concerned citizens, religious
and non-profit organizations for the future welfare of the moderate to low income housing needs of senior citizens in Duchess County. After many years of hard work , this dream came true and the first resident moved into the building on November 22, 1974.
Early in 1965 – City of Poughkeepsie officials met with US Dept of Housing to discuss moderately low rental housing for area elderly persons.
September 9, 1965 – Duchess Senior Citizens Housing was Incorporated
February 24 1966 – The Board Directors chose a site of 1.76 acres bounded by Mansion & Washington St.
November 15, 1967 – The US Department of Housing &
Urban Development declared that in order to obtain a loan the project must consist of religious and non-profit organizations.
December 1968 – Five religious organizations became sponsors.
June 23, 1969 – Fourteen of the fifteen sponsors were on board.
Later in 1969 – The last sponsor joined the effort.
November 9, 1972 – Construction was started at a cost of $3,243,000.00.
June 9, 1974 – Cornerstone laying Ceremony, many county and city dignitaries were on hand..
November 22, 1974 – The first resident moved into a apartment on the 5th floor .
Over the 30 years , many wonderful folks have made Interfaith Towers their home. It is our firm commitment to continue to provide, the quality of life so richly deserved by our residents
