Colorized postcard of Ferncliff mansion of River Road was built by William Backhouse Astor and occupied by his son John Jacab Astor IV and grandson Vincent Astor. Demolished after World War II. Note awnings on porch.
The Cain House is one of several on DePew Avenue that were built for working class people. It is on the north side of the street, directly opposite Prospect. The lot was sold by Peter and Ann Maria DePew to James Cain in 1859.James was an Irish...
In 1996, this house was undergoing restoration and the changes altered the basic structure of the building. This is one of many working-class family houses in the block west of Franklin Street. This house was built by Michael Ross, the owner of 134...
Leah expects visitors and writes about how she and her young son, Tommy rode to Cornwall on the Thomas Powell. She mentions dreading dental work and feeling better due to wearing cotton around her hips. She also mentions that little Gertrude...
Notice dated January 24, 1803 offering a ten dollar reward for the return of a slave named Susanna and her son, Abraham. The two ran away from Robert Gill. The notice states that Susanna's husband, Peter, a free man, may have helped her and her son...
Handwritten letter dated June 15, 1836, from David Boyd, owner of a tanning business in Poughkeepsie, NY, to his 11-year-old son John Gary Boyd. John is a student at the Academy School, located on Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY. He is obviously...
The present Village of Saugerties was originally incorporated in 1831 as the Village of Ulster. This map is from 1850 before the name change to Saugerties in 1855. A penciled note; "(74734) [1850?]"; on the map face near the bottom right indicates...
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Dr. West writes to Josiah to alert him that Johannes has taken a turn for the worse. New symptoms have set in and the Captain's condition is a critical one. He advises Josiah to return to Winchester as soon as he can.
Little Tommy, Leah's son, is very ill and is being treated by a Dr. The Dr. thinks that Tommy is suffering from a derangement of the bile & bowels and treats him with calomel. Leah closes by asking for strength from above.
Leah writes of Thomas' affliction. His sore finger has made him unable to write. Leah herself is ill and has been confined to bed. The doctor suspects bilious fever. She thinks about Maria's children often, especially after losing her son. She...
Both Leah and Thomas have regained their health after the death of their son, Tommy. Leah is so lonely, missing her son, but is comforted with her spiritual beliefs. She writes how important it was for her family to be by her side at Tommy's...
Judge Robert Clark lived here for many years. He was the son of Michael Clark, a local organ maker and Robert Clark continued the organ business until 1964. The double porches, facing the Hudson River, are wide and deep. There is more on the house...
A large cupola with weathervane features prominently on this gable-roofed brick barn. There are two wooden bay doors with 'No Parking' signs and a hatch door and window on the second level all with lintels. A small round window is positioned right...
A family has gathered in the yard for a photograph. The mother sits in the center, surrounded by six children. The oldest son may be a teenager and the youngest child, about five years old. All of the outfits indicate the late 1800s.
