672 passages in 672 source items for “The Grape King's Secret”

The Grape King of Croton Point The Grape King of Croton Point Richard T. Underhill earned the title "Grape King" through pioneering viticulture efforts at Croton Point during the 19th century. He initially purchased European grape varieties from Andre Parmentier…

The Grape King of Croton Point The Grape King of Croton Point Richard T. Underhill earned the title "Grape King" through pioneering viticulture efforts at Croton Point during the 19th century. He initially purchased European grape varieties from Andre Parmentier…

Grape Illustration (1880) An illustration of a bunch of white grapes with a leaf and a single grape, likely depicting the 'Martha' grape variety. The image is labeled 'Fig. 8. - MARTHA.' and appears to be from a book on viticulture…

Catawba Grape — Grapes of New York (1908) Photographic plate of the Catawba grape from Ulysses Prentiss Hedrick's 'The Grapes of New York' (1908). Catawba was one of the two main varieties grown by Robert Underhill at his Croton Point…

Catawba Grape Illustration A color botanical illustration of the Catawba grape, showing a vine branch with two clusters of purple grapes, a large green leaf, and a smaller yellow leaf. Date: 1901 Type: illustration Subjects: grapes, vine, leaves Source: Wikimedia…

Isabella Grape — Grapes of New York (1908) Photographic plate of the Isabella grape from 'The Grapes of New York' (1908). Isabella was the primary variety planted by Robert Underhill at Croton Point beginning in the 1830s. The dark-skinned grape…

…Underhill's Elevated Railroad The article highlights a rare historical photograph showing the tracks of the West Side and Yonkers Patent Railway Company, sourced from the New York Historical Society. "Richard T. Underhill, the 'Grape King' of Croton Point, was…

…Mike's grandfather found the artifact while tilling his garden and passed it along as a "lucky charm," sparking questions about its origins and journey to Long Island. Richard T. Underhill: The Grape King Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https…

…Mike's grandfather found the artifact while tilling his garden and passed it along as a "lucky charm," sparking questions about its origins and journey to Long Island. Richard T. Underhill: The Grape King Date: Various Source: crotonhistory.org — https…

…Underhill as "a patriarch and a man of renown" among grape growers. The publication highlighted his fifty-acre Croton Point vineyards as the source of celebrated grapes known for their quality and sweetness. Thousands of grape baskets from his vineyard…

…Harmon's Death Reveals His Secret William E. Harmon, a retired real estate operator, passed away on July 16, 1928. His obituary initially presented him as a philanthropist. However, three days later, the New York Times revealed a remarkable secret…

The Underhill Vineyards, 1867 The Underhill Vineyards, 1867 In October 1867, Harper's Weekly featured a full-page wood engraving depicting the Underhill vineyards on Croton Point during grape harvest season. The artwork, created by artist D. C. Hitchcock, captured…

The Underhill Vineyards, 1867 The Underhill Vineyards, 1867 In October 1867, Harper's Weekly featured a full-page wood engraving depicting the Underhill vineyards on Croton Point during grape harvest season. The artwork, created by artist D. C. Hitchcock, captured…

The Underhill Vineyards, 1867 The Underhill Vineyards, 1867 In October 1867, Harper's Weekly featured a full-page wood engraving depicting the Underhill vineyards on Croton Point during grape harvest season. The artwork, created by artist D. C. Hitchcock, captured…

Croton Aqueduct Bridge (High Bridge) — King's Handbook (1893) The High Bridge across the Harlem River from King's Handbook of New York City (1893). Shows the bridge in its original stone-arch form — a Roman-style aqueduct bridge that…

John Quincy Adams Sends His Regrets On October 11, 1842, former President John Quincy Adams discovered he had overlooked multiple invitations to serve as a distinguished guest at the Croton Water Celebration. His diary entry documented this oversight: "on turning…

The Hudson Highlands, Source of the Croton — Harper's (1860) Engraving showing the Hudson Highlands near the source of the Croton River. From Harper's, December 1860. The Croton River rises in Putnam County and flows through the highlands before…

The Ultimate Bird's Eye View of Manhattan The Ultimate Bird's Eye View of Manhattan This post presents an interactive map mashup comparing Manhattan's development across 177 years. The visualization combines an 1836 map by Colton with contemporary…

The Ultimate Bird's Eye View of Manhattan The Ultimate Bird's Eye View of Manhattan This post presents an interactive map mashup comparing Manhattan's development across 177 years. The visualization combines an 1836 map by Colton with contemporary…

The Ultimate Bird's Eye View of Manhattan The Ultimate Bird's Eye View of Manhattan This post presents an interactive map mashup comparing Manhattan's development across 177 years. The visualization combines an 1836 map by Colton with contemporary…

Scene Below the Croton Dam — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving from T. Addison Richards' article 'The Croton Aqueduct' in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, December 1860. Shows the dramatic scenery below the Old Croton Dam with water cascading over the…

Glimpse on the Croton Lake — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving showing the Croton reservoir lake behind the Old Croton Dam. From T. Addison Richards' article 'The Croton Aqueduct' in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, December 1860. The dam created a…

The High Bridge at Harlem — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving of the iconic High Bridge carrying the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. The oldest standing bridge in New York City, opened 1848, with Roman-style stone arches. From Harper…

The Croton on Its Way to Town — Harper's Magazine (1860) Engraving showing the Croton Aqueduct route as it carries water toward Manhattan. From T. Addison Richards' comprehensive article in Harper's, December 1860. The aqueduct traveled 41 miles by…

View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton A notable oil painting by Robert Havell Jr. depicting the Hudson River landscape is being auctioned at Sotheby's. The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road…

View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton A notable oil painting by Robert Havell Jr. depicting the Hudson River landscape is being auctioned at Sotheby's. The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road…

View of the Hudson from Horton's Road Near Croton A notable oil painting by Robert Havell Jr. depicting the Hudson River landscape is being auctioned at Sotheby's. The work, titled "View of the Hudson from Horton's Road…

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…

U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 U.S. Geographical Survey Map, 1943 This article examines a 1943 topographic map of the Haverstraw Quadrangle, surveyed in 1938 by the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey. The map reveals Croton…

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…