Category Archives: Dutchess County

Halloween Blog Part 2 – The Dam Fool

Posted on October 11, 2014 by HV-Rob

Haverstraw had its brickyards, Peekskill its stove works, south of Catskill were the Portland cement works – so many places along the Hudson were known for one particular industry. Though other trades – brick-making, textile manufacturing, and machine production – … Continue reading →

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Bannerman Castle Night Photography

Posted on August 1, 2014 by HV-Rob

I recently had the opportunity to spend a night at Bannerman’s Castle for an overnight kayak & camp event. After the attendees settled into their tents I took some photographs of the ruins. There was no moon this night so … Continue reading →

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Ice Yachting on the Frozen Hudson River, 2014!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by HV-Rob

Ice yachts lined up at Astor Point, Barrytown, NY. March 2, 2014. What a historic couple of weeks on the Hudson River! This winter’s constant freezing temperatures made it possible for the Hudson River to form a solid cover for … Continue reading →

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Jackson House, Fishkill

Posted on December 13, 2013 by HV-Rob

Fishkill’s Jackson House was demolished on December 3, 2013, following an executive meeting of the Village Board of Trustees the night before at which the Building Inspector and Mayor James Miccio declared the house to be “unsafe.” Although the house … Continue reading →

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Bannerman’s Island Arsenal – Tower Stabilization

Posted on November 30, 2013 by HV-Rob

Some good news here for a turn. I have just received some photos from Wes Gottlock of the Bannerman Castle Trust that show the beginning of work being done to stabilize the tower of Bannerman’s Island Arsenal. The arsenal, or … Continue reading →

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Paul Clark House and Tavern, Albany

Posted on September 12, 2013 by HV-Rob

Undated image of the Paul Clark House, when it was Liggett’s Drug Store. From John Wolcott I received the news that the Tandoor Palace restaurant on Lark Street in Albany was demolished on Friday August 2, 2013. The restaurant was … Continue reading →

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Rub’s House

Posted on August 13, 2013 by HV-Rob

While I was over in the Matteawan section of Beacon last week I went to check on the status of a sort-of-famous little house that was featured in the the 1994 film “Nobody’s Fool.” I found this location quite by … Continue reading →

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Beacon, August 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by HV-Rob

On my way home from Rosendale I stopped in Beacon for what is becoming my post-explore dinner at Tito Santana’s Tacqueria. I usually get a couple of tofu tacos and a Mexican coke, and slice of vegan chocolate cake if … Continue reading →

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Taking down Hudson River brick in New York City

Posted on May 19, 2013 by HV-Rob

I saw this somewhat-sorry sight in Brooklyn a couple of weeks ago. Good-old Hudson River brick smashed up and tossed into a garbage dumpster. 325 Clinton Avenue is removing its historic facade of brick from the Dennings Point Brick Works … Continue reading →

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HVR Demolition Alert Update May 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by HV-Rob

St. Patrick’s Church, Watervliet Fred Rieck recently sent in these photographs of the demolition of St. Patrick’s Church in Watervliet (Albany County). Strictly speaking of buildings, this is about as heart-breaking as it gets. This perfectly good building served the … Continue reading →

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