"Incidents connected with "Ferncliff." It was bought by William Astor in 1858, the present house being built in 1860 from plans by Griffith Thomas. The grounds were laid out by Charles Augustus Ehlers and his son Louis, who is seen above the bridge...
Preliminary artist's sketch for Panels 9 and 10 of Rhinebeck Post Office Mural. Panel 9: "1865. A local family in Winter's Express is moving out West. In the foreground cutter sits Mr. DeLamater just made the first President of the First National...
Charles W. Kerner, dealer in Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Men's Gloves, Hosiery, Cameras & Photo Supplies. He invoices the Village of Chester for the period 28 April, 1913 through May 18, 1915. Among the items charged: Phone calls; Postage; Telegram;...
Photographs; Group portraits; Farms; Soldiers; Guides & scouts;
Panoramic photograph with Brook Farm buildings in background. From May Murray's diary:
Wednesday, May 30, 1917
"On the way back from the cemetery, the parade went up to Brook Farm and had pictures taken - firemen - soldiers - Boy Scouts -...
4 gallon crock with cobalt, floral decoration produced for J. Durland & Son, a general store located at the intersection of Academy Ave. and Main Street, known as Durland Square in Uptown Chester.
2 gallon crock with cobalt, pecking chicken decoration produced for Joseph Durland. Dealer in General Merchandise, whose general store located at the intersection of Academy Ave. and Main Street, known as Durland Square in Uptown Chester.
Title transcribed from notation on back of photograph A group of firemen in light-colored dress uniform marches four abreast. A second unit in dark dress uniform follows. One member holds a large furled flag. A single woman is visible marching...
Black and white photograph showing the molding around a door and ceiling in the Peck Mansion (Samsondale). Also shown is wallpaper, and the door itself.
Black and white photograph showing some interior molding around door and wallpaper in the Peck Mansion. This photograph was taken shortly before demolition. The Peck Mansion was also known as Samsondale.
Color postcard showing the large fireplace in the Bear Mountain Inn. The Bear Mountain Inn was built in 1915, and is in Bear Mountain State Park. The Bear Mountain Inn is still standing and functioning as an inn and restaurant. The Bear...
