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| Co-owners Suzanna Hermans and Dick Hermans flank Sen. Michelle Hinchey. | |
Congratulations to Oblong Books, Rhinebeck and Millerton, N.Y., which has been designated part of the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The Registry honors and promotes New York businesses that have operated for 50 years or more and have made meaningful contributions to their communities. Designated businesses are featured on an interactive online map managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to encourage visitors and patronage.
State Senator Michelle Hinchey, who nominated Oblong Books for the Registry, said, "Across two generations of family stewardship, Oblong Books has flourished as a beloved Hudson Valley institution and community bookstore. Oblong has stood the test of time, even in the age of e-commerce, because it has remained authentically true to its mission of human connection and a heartfelt commitment to quality service that keeps people coming back. I'm proud to award Oblong Books a place on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, and by every measure, the best chapters of its story are still ahead."
Kathy Mosher, acting commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, added, "Oblong Books is a shining example of the small businesses that define New York's character and strengthen our communities. We are grateful to Senator Michelle Hinchey for recognizing this Hudson Valley institution and securing its place on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Through this important program, we are proud to celebrate long-standing businesses like Oblong that have fostered meaningful community connections and continue to draw visitors to explore and support the unique local economies that make New York so special."
Suzanna Hermans, co-owner of Oblong Books, said, "We are honored to see Oblong included among New York's Historic Businesses. Businesses like ours do not happen by chance, they happen when people work incredibly hard to build something they believe in, and when the community rises to support them. We are immensely grateful to our staff and customers for making our dream of building a long-lasting community bookstore come true."