Page four of a newspaper published by the Community Service Society (formerly the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor) about radio personality Wythe Williams' visit to Ward Manor in 1941.
As described in William Matthews' scrapbook: "Greybarns, once the winter quarters of forty head of cattle--now a summer vacation place to fifty girls. They cook and eat down in the basement. They sleep where hay once [was stored].
William Matthews' scrapbook describes Ward Lea in this way: "Overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains [is] Ward Lea, a large farm house, used by young and middle aged persons for vacation and health restoration purposes."
Although the name of this cottage has not survived, William Matthews' scrapbook is descriptive: "A group of cottages named after New York City Hotels...They are completely outfitted for housekeeping. vacationers go and keep house for themselves. ...
A formal group portrait of children photographed with a few adolescents and adults. The south side of the brick Reformed Church is visible in the background, showing the transept in the rear and a section of the entrance with a single column in...
Black and white photo of the exterior of the Valley Inn. "Main St., Rosendale, N.Y. Fine place for your vacation. Summer and winter resort. Bar and grill, music, dancing, bathing, and fishing, outdoor bowling on grounds and best home cooking." -...
Four images of Williams Lake; the top left of the lake and mountains; the top right of people swimming in the lake; the bottom two images of the interior of the lake house including the dining and living room. "Williams Lake Hotel, Rosendale, N.Y.,...
