The expansion of the Hoffman Library in 1963. Two builders stand among piles of lumber, metal scaffolding, and ladders. The book shelves are covered in plastic under a newly constructed ceiling.
The disastrous fire of 1876 destroyed downtown Chester. To protect the village from future fires, the citizens of Chester under took to build both a water system and a fire company. This advertisement was sent to Joseph Durland, a founding member...
A clipping reporting on the 1907 Reunion of 124th Regiment Association and dedication of the Bradley Monument: "The Standard Bearer" a memorial to the service dead of the famous Orange County Civil War unit, the "Orange Blossoms."
Plate 37 from a pattern book, showing the front facade, first and second floor plans. Written on the top right corner is 'Plate 37.' and along the bottom is written 'A. Benjamin Del.' and 'G.EoxSc.'. Below the top image of the front facade is...
This image is a "card" or advertisement for Thomas Shaw's Sons who operated the Newburgh Moulding and Planing Mill, located on the corner of South William and Johnes Street, near Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh, NY. Thomas Shaw's Sons offered...
This is an advertisement for the carpentry and building business of William Tweed and Caleb Woodruff. It was located at 31 Lutheran Street in Newburgh, N.Y. It was included the book "Sketches" which was compiled by architect Frank Estabrook.
This is an advertisement for N. K. Weed and Wm. D. Bagshaw's builders' hardware business which was located at 100 Broadway near Liberty Street in Newburgh, N.Y. It notes that they furnished "artistic hardware with good locks," house furnishing...
