Commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zabriskie in 1903, the firm of Hoppin and Koen created plans for the formal garden at Blithewood. In this picture, spring flowers are visible, and the Robert Bassler ('57) sculpture "Seclusion" graces the center...
Photographs; Billboards; Automobile service stations; Roads;
Photograph of the State Road looking west towards Chester.
Behind trees: Pop Steven's Garage, "Hudson & Essex, Stevens Service Station" on the old Monroe-Chester Road, which became Route 17. Now 2005 called Lehigh Ave. Later, Pop Steven's Garage...
This letter to the editor, clipped from the Chester Independent Republican newspaper, discusses two proposed routes for the new state road connecting Chester and Monroe. The swamp road, as "Farmer's Boy" calls it, was the one that was built. ...
Photographs; Aerial photographs; Pearls; Cigarettes; Business & finance; Business people;
As taken from the back of the photo: "The sixth scholarship for a student attending Dutchess Community College was presented today by the Poughkeepsie Business and Professional Women's Club to Dr. James F. Hall, president of the College. The Club...
2 page survey entitled "Do we need a community college in Dutchess county?" published by Vassar College, inquiring into the state of higher education in Dutchess County.
People; Men; Women; Bus drivers; Bus travel; Buses;
This painting shows Wilna Hervey entering the bus while Jimmey McAuliff, who drove this and other buses between Woodstock and Kingston, is collecting a fare. Stanley Longyear, Sr., owner of the bus franchise, supervises the transaction with his...
Entering the Hudson Highlands from the North. Storm King and Old Cro' Nest Mountains on the right. Breakneck and Mt. Taurus on the left. Pollopel's Island is in the center. There are several buildings visible on the left-hand side.
A view of entering the Hudson Highlands from the Hudson River. Dunderberg Mountain is on the left. Manito Mountain is on the right. Iona Island and Bear Hill are in the center.
The Blacksmith Tea Shop on Oak Tree Road was run by Ella Speer from 1928-1932. There are several people entering the shop. There is also a sign over the door with the name "Blacksmith Tea Shop" and a sign under it that states, "First class...
This image shows a "card" or advertisement for Peck & Van Dalfsen, dealers in furniture, carpeting, who were located at 21 and 23 Water St., Newburgh, NY. The text indicates that they recently moved to this location. Peck & Van Dalfsen offered an...
