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Founded in 1870 by Sylvester Johnson and Jacob Julian, Irvington emerged as a picturesque independent community, adorned with winding roads of dirt and brick that mirrored the landscape design principles of the Romantic era. Originally conceived as a quiet suburb, Irvington attracted a community of artists, politicians, academics, and local industry leaders. In 1902, the tranquil town became part of the rapidly expanding Oranjestad, now known as New Orange City, yet retained its unique historical charm. Today, Irvington stands as the largest locally protected historic district in Oranjestad, with 90% of its homes dating back to the pre-1960 era.

Geographical Location

Situated at the base of Skylan Mountain, Irvington is positioned directly south of the Alfa Beach neighborhood, west of Meijin Hills, and east of the recently developed Dukeside District. In the early 1900s, a commuter rail/trolley system connected Irvington to downtown Oranjestad. While the trolley system has been replaced by the modern Hyperloop train system, a tunnel beneath Skylan Mountain links Irvington to the southern side, where the historic FridayFunLand, the world's oldest theme park, can be found.

Ellenberger Park

Established in 1903 and formerly known as Jameson Park, Ellenberger Park occupies a central location in Irvington. Designed by renowned landscape architect George Kessler, the park offers a serene retreat. Ellenberger Park is a popular venue for outdoor movie screenings during the summer months.

Notable Structures

Glass Blowing Studio: A haven for custom glass designs, this art studio adds a touch of creativity to Irvington's cultural landscape.

Mishel Athenson, an Olympian from Hera and co-owner of the studio, works to create fine glass jewelry

Capsize Cruises: Housed in a historic Irvington home, Capsize Cruises beckons with enticing cruise ship vacation packages at bargain rates.

Fresh Vinyl Record Shop: Nestled in a century-old Irvington home, this store provides the quintessential hipster experience. College-educated men with long beards and plaid attire curate ancient audio equipment.

Meaulon Fashion: Distinct from its corporate office in Haverhill, this Meaulon branch in Irvington focuses on retail, offering a unique shopping experience.

Anna Kabowsky Chapel: Converted from an Irvington home, this small chapel serves as a universal worship center, welcoming individuals of all faiths.

The Irving: As Oranjestad's sole dedicated theatre, The Irving hosts a variety of acts, including comedy, film, open mic sessions, musical performances, and local student projects.

Irvington Homes

Comprising 20 individual single-family homes, the residential landscape of Irvington showcases architectural gems predominantly constructed between 1873 and 1941. These homes contribute to the neighborhood's historical significance and architectural diversity, providing residents with a glimpse into the town's rich past.

Behind the Scenes

The Irvington neighborhood is named after nebbers’ real life neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN. The neighborhood in Minecraft is loosely based around the real-world Irvington, featuring old victorian style homes.

The area was mostly trees and hills until it was cleared in Fall 2014.

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-Founded in 1870 by Sylvester Johnson and Jacob Julian, Irvington was originally created as an independent community. It formed along winding roads of dirt and brick that reflected landscape design in the Romantic era. The town was built as a quiet suburb where artists, politicians, academics, and heads of local industry resided.  In 1902 Irvington was annexed by its rapidly growing neighbor [[Oranjestad]]. Today, Irvington is the largest locally protected historic district in Oranjestad. 90% of Irvington homes were built before 1960.
+Founded in 1870 by Sylvester Johnson and Jacob Julian, Irvington emerged as a picturesque independent community, adorned with winding roads of dirt and brick that mirrored the landscape design principles of the Romantic era. Originally conceived as a quiet suburb, Irvington attracted a community of artists, politicians, academics, and local industry leaders. In 1902, the tranquil town became part of the rapidly expanding [[Oranjestad]], now known as '''New Orange City''', yet retained its unique historical charm. Today, Irvington stands as the largest locally protected historic district in Oranjestad, with 90% of its homes dating back to the pre-1960 era.
-Irvington is located at the base of Skylan Mountain directly south of the Alfa Beach neighborhood and west of Meijin Hills. Through the early 1900s, a commuter rail/trolley system ran from Irvington to downtown Oranjestad.  Today the trolley system has been replaced with the Hyperloop system.
+===Geographical Location===
+Situated at the base of [[Skylan]] Mountain, Irvington is positioned directly south of the [[Alfa Beach]] neighborhood, west of [[Meijin|Meijin Hills]], and east of the recently developed [[Dukeside District]]. In the early 1900s, a commuter rail/trolley system connected Irvington to downtown Oranjestad. While the trolley system has been replaced by the modern Hyperloop train system, a tunnel beneath Skylan Mountain links Irvington to the southern side, where the historic [[FridayFunLand]], the world's oldest theme park, can be found.
-==Parks==
+===Ellenberger Park===
+Established in 1903 and formerly known as Jameson Park, Ellenberger Park occupies a central location in Irvington. Designed by renowned landscape architect George Kessler, the park offers a serene retreat. Ellenberger Park is a popular venue for outdoor movie screenings during the summer months.
-Ellenberger Park (est. 1903, one time known as Jameson Park) is located in north-central Irvington. Landscape architect and urban planner George Kessler developed this park and Pleasant Run Parkway in the early 1900s. The park hosts outdoor movie screenings in the summer. In recent years, the City of Oranjestad has finished constructing the Pleasant Run greenway. The trail currently runs through Dukeside Reserve and connects Ellenberger Park with FridayFunLand, one of the oldest parks in the Shire (est. 1873, renamed in 1881), on the old Southside of Skylan Mall; significant northern and southern expansions are planned for the trail.
+===Notable Structures===
-==List of Structures==
+'''Glass Blowing Studio''': A haven for custom glass designs, this art studio adds a touch of creativity to Irvington's cultural landscape. [[File:glassolympic.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Mishel Athenson, an Olympian from Hera and co-owner of the studio, works to create fine glass jewelry]]
-'''Glass Blowing Studio'''
+'''Capsize Cruises''': Housed in a historic Irvington home, Capsize Cruises beckons with enticing cruise ship vacation packages at bargain rates.
-*This art studio offers custom glass designs.  Items Found:  All Glass BLOCKS
-'''Capsize Cruises'''
+'''Fresh Vinyl Record Shop''': Nestled in a century-old Irvington home, this store provides the quintessential hipster experience. College-educated men with long beards and plaid attire curate ancient audio equipment.
-*This small shop, found in an old Irvington home, offers cruise ship vacations at bargain rates
-'''Fresh Vinyl Record Shop'''
+'''Meaulon Fashion''': Distinct from its corporate office in Haverhill, this Meaulon branch in Irvington focuses on retail, offering a unique shopping experience.
-*This store is considered to be the ultimate hipster experience - long bearded, plaid-wearing college educated men sell ancient audio equipment out of a 100-year old Irvington home.
-'''Meaulon Fashion'''
+'''Anna Kabowsky Chapel''': Converted from an Irvington home, this small chapel serves as a universal worship center, welcoming individuals of all faiths.
-*Whereas the location in Haverhill is mainly a corporate office, this branch of Meaulon focuses on retail.
-'''Anna Kabowsky Chapel'''
+'''The Irving''': As Oranjestad's sole dedicated theatre, The Irving hosts a variety of acts, including comedy, film, open mic sessions, musical performances, and local student projects.
-*This small chapel, built in a converted Irvington home, is a universal worship center, allowing people of all faiths to come and worship.
-'''The Irving'''
+===Irvington Homes===
-*The Irving is Oranjestad's only dedicated theatre.  It features all sorts of acts, including comedy, film, open mic, musicians, and local student projects.
+Comprising 20 individual single-family homes, the residential landscape of Irvington showcases architectural gems predominantly constructed between 1873 and 1941. These homes contribute to the neighborhood's historical significance and architectural diversity, providing residents with a glimpse into the town's rich past.
-'''Irvington Homes'''
-*There are 16 individual single-family homes in Irvington, most built between 1873 and 1941.
 ==Behind the Scenes==