initially worked as trade partners with the American Indians but became more and more hostile as time went on, with the natives frequently reciprocating. The Dutch referred to the elevated area of northwestern Washington Heights as "Long Hill," while the Fort Tryon Park area specifically carried the name "Forest Hill".

18th and 19th centuries

None of the land in present-day Washington Heights was under private ownership until 1712, when it was parceled out in lots to various landowners

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