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crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/01/08/the-mystery-of-the-underhill-bible/
The Mystery of the Underhill Bible
The Mystery of the Underhill Bible
The Westchester County Historical Society acquired a significant historical artifact—a Bible bearing the bookplate of Abraham I. Underhill, one of three brothers who established a flour mill…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/01/08/the-mystery-of-the-underhill-bible/
The Mystery of the Underhill Bible
The Mystery of the Underhill Bible
The Westchester County Historical Society acquired a significant historical artifact—a Bible bearing the bookplate of Abraham I. Underhill, one of three brothers who established a flour mill…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/10/29/the-season-of-the-vintage/
The Season of the Vintage
The Season of the Vintage
This article presents a letter originally published in the October 23, 1862 issue of the New York Times describing the Croton Point vineyards near the Hudson River in New York…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/10/29/the-season-of-the-vintage/
The Season of the Vintage
The Season of the Vintage
This article presents a letter originally published in the October 23, 1862 issue of the New York Times describing the Croton Point vineyards near the Hudson River in New York…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/10/29/the-season-of-the-vintage/
The Season of the Vintage
The Season of the Vintage
This article presents a letter originally published in the October 23, 1862 issue of the New York Times describing the Croton Point vineyards near the Hudson River in New York…
Internet Archive / Wikimedia Commons
Map of the Vicinity of New York
A detailed map showing the vicinity of New York City, including parts of New Jersey and New York State. The map displays various locations, roads, and bodies of water in the area.
Date…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/04/30/the-gardens-of-van-cortlandt-manor-1930/
The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930
The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930
These glass lantern slides document the gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor as they appeared in 1930, when the property remained in the hands of Van Cortlandt…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/04/30/the-gardens-of-van-cortlandt-manor-1930/
The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930
The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930
These glass lantern slides document the gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor as they appeared in 1930, when the property remained in the hands of Van Cortlandt…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/04/30/the-gardens-of-van-cortlandt-manor-1930/
The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930
The Gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor, 1930
These glass lantern slides document the gardens of Van Cortlandt Manor as they appeared in 1930, when the property remained in the hands of Van Cortlandt…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/10/14/the-lovers-bridge-of-croton/
The Lovers Bridge of Croton
An early postcard from approximately 1901-1907 bears the inscription "This is Lovers Bridge of Croton so they say," referring to what was officially known as the Van Cortlandt Bridge. The photograph captures a small…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/10/14/the-lovers-bridge-of-croton/
The Lovers Bridge of Croton
An early postcard from approximately 1901-1907 bears the inscription "This is Lovers Bridge of Croton so they say," referring to what was officially known as the Van Cortlandt Bridge. The photograph captures a small…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/11/12/the-mystery-of-the-devils-footprints/
The Mystery of the Devil's Footprints
The Mystery of the Devil's Footprints
This article explores a local legend about mysterious footprints in rock formations near Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The story centers on Hessian Hill, where Alfred…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/11/12/the-mystery-of-the-devils-footprints/
The Mystery of the Devil's Footprints
The Mystery of the Devil's Footprints
This article explores a local legend about mysterious footprints in rock formations near Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The story centers on Hessian Hill, where Alfred…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/11/12/the-mystery-of-the-devils-footprints/
The Mystery of the Devil's Footprints
The Mystery of the Devil's Footprints
This article explores a local legend about mysterious footprints in rock formations near Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The story centers on Hessian Hill, where Alfred…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/11/22/the-mystery-of-the-lost-high-bridge-watch/
The Mystery of the Lost High Bridge Watch
The Mystery of the Lost High Bridge Watch
On January 17, 1883, the Troy Daily Times published a lost-and-found advertisement for a small gold English watch engraved with an image…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/11/22/the-mystery-of-the-lost-high-bridge-watch/
The Mystery of the Lost High Bridge Watch
The Mystery of the Lost High Bridge Watch
On January 17, 1883, the Troy Daily Times published a lost-and-found advertisement for a small gold English watch engraved with an image…
Internet Archive (ruttenberindians00ruttrich), p.1
Title Page — History of the Indian Tribes of Hudson's River
Title page of E.M. Ruttenber's 1872 study, the definitive 19th-century work on the Kitchawank, Wappinger, and other Hudson River indigenous peoples.
Date: 1872
Type: engraving
Subjects…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2013/08/22/a-different-view-of-the-double-arch/
A Different View of the Double Arch
A Different View of the Double Arch
In 1925, when Alvah P. French published his multi-volume History of Westchester County New York, most of the photographs he included were contemporary, showing the…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/11/25/the-mystery-of-the-rum-plane/
The Mystery of the Rum Plane
On May 15, 1922, a Curtis biplane crashed on a farm near Croton-on-Hudson, New York, carrying a cargo of illegal liquor during the Prohibition era. The incident has come to be known…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/11/25/the-mystery-of-the-rum-plane/
The Mystery of the Rum Plane
On May 15, 1922, a Curtis biplane crashed on a farm near Croton-on-Hudson, New York, carrying a cargo of illegal liquor during the Prohibition era. The incident has come to be known…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/11/25/the-mystery-of-the-rum-plane/
The Mystery of the Rum Plane
On May 15, 1922, a Curtis biplane crashed on a farm near Croton-on-Hudson, New York, carrying a cargo of illegal liquor during the Prohibition era. The incident has come to be known…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/11/25/the-mystery-of-the-rum-plane/
The Mystery of the Rum Plane
On May 15, 1922, a Curtis biplane crashed on a farm near Croton-on-Hudson, New York, carrying a cargo of illegal liquor during the Prohibition era. The incident has come to be known…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/11/25/the-mystery-of-the-rum-plane/
The Mystery of the Rum Plane
On May 15, 1922, a Curtis biplane crashed on a farm near Croton-on-Hudson, New York, carrying a cargo of illegal liquor during the Prohibition era. The incident has come to be known…
Library of Congress, Rare Book Division
Completion of the Croton Aqueduct — Broadside (1842)
Printed broadside celebrating the completion of the Croton Aqueduct, October 14, 1842. These broadsides were distributed during the celebration parade along with copies of the Croton Ode by George Pope Morris.
Date: October…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/09/26/harmon-shops-of-the-new-york-central-railroad/
Harmon Shops of the New York Central Railroad
Harmon Shops of the New York Central Railroad
This historical post showcases photographs and technical documentation of the Harmon Shops, a major railroad facility in the Hudson Valley region. The author presents…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/09/26/harmon-shops-of-the-new-york-central-railroad/
Harmon Shops of the New York Central Railroad
Harmon Shops of the New York Central Railroad
This historical post showcases photographs and technical documentation of the Harmon Shops, a major railroad facility in the Hudson Valley region. The author presents…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/09/26/harmon-shops-of-the-new-york-central-railroad/
Harmon Shops of the New York Central Railroad
Harmon Shops of the New York Central Railroad
This historical post showcases photographs and technical documentation of the Harmon Shops, a major railroad facility in the Hudson Valley region. The author presents…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2015/03/18/the-mystery-of-the-underhill-medal/
The Mystery of the Underhill Medal
The Mystery of the Underhill Medal
A reader named Mike S. discovered a silver medal buried in his grandfather's garden in Shirley, New York approximately 25 years prior. The medal, awarded in 1847…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2015/03/18/the-mystery-of-the-underhill-medal/
The Mystery of the Underhill Medal
The Mystery of the Underhill Medal
A reader named Mike S. discovered a silver medal buried in his grandfather's garden in Shirley, New York approximately 25 years prior. The medal, awarded in 1847…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2014/01/21/map-of-the-hudson-river-line-steamers-1883/
Map of the Hudson River Line Steamers, 1883
Map of the Hudson River Line Steamers, 1883
This post features a historical route map depicting the Hudson River Line steamers Albany and Chauncey Vibbard during the era of steamboat travel.
According…