This Screenings receipt, is one example of the items, both routine and unique that nineteenth century rural farmers relied on the railroads to deliver. Although Jesse Woodhull's farm was about halfway between the Craigville and Oxford depots, in...
This Guano waybill, is one example of the items, both routine and unique that nineteenth century rural farmers relied on the railroads to deliver. Although Jesse Woodhull's farm was about halfway between the Craigville and Oxford depots, in the...
Newspaper article about the arson trial resulting from the investigation following the disastrous fire of July 5, 1877 that consumed much of downtown Chester.
The storefront of this two-story brick building houses a laundromat. Neon lettering along the top of the storefront identify the store as, "Bendix Launder-Rite". Signs are posted in the storefront windows and bags of laundry are inside on the...
A young man answers the telephone in the Carnegie Room of the Nyack Library. In front of him is a display featuring the First Annual Book and Author Luncheon, Friends of the Library tote bags, and the book "Rocklandia".
Discussion includes Virgil Cross, his work at Mohonk Mountain House and the family business which included a coal yard, a grocery store and the Cross Lumber Company, and rationing during World War II.
Photograph. Candid view of soldiers surrounding open area in village center; in front of soldiers are rifles in teepee formation next to duffle bags; buildings and snowy mountain in background
This photograph captures a woman who is carrying a bag in both of her hands. She also has a broom tucked under her arm. She is wearing a short-sleeve printed dress. There is a caption added to the photograph at a later date that reads, "Laura...