Author Archives: HV-Rob

Hudson Valley Ruins presentation – April 14, 2013

Posted on March 20, 2013 by HV-Rob

Thomas E. Rinaldi and Robert J. Yasinsac, co-authors of Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape, will be joining the Landmarks Preservation Society of Southeast for a special event at the historic Walter Brewster House in the Village … Continue reading →

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Building 52, Anaconda Wire and Cable Company

Posted on March 5, 2013 by HV-Rob

Building 52, Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Hastings-on-Hudson, NY The last remaining building from the Anaconda Wire and Cable Company is again being considered for demolition. This weekend I was forwarded the following email which the mayor of Hastings-on-Hudson sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Westchester County | 7 Comments

Tarrytown’s Bridge Plaza Shopping Center Neon Signs

Posted on March 2, 2013 by HV-Rob

It is not often that we chronicle shopping centers here at Hudson Valley Ruins, but now that some centers are well past fifty years old they at least meet the age criteria to be considered “historic.” Whether one of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Westchester County | 23 Comments

HVR Updates – February 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by HV-Rob

Reynolds Farmhouse, Somers, NY It is not often that we get to report good news but that is what is underway at Angle Fly preserve in Somers (Westcehster County). The Somers Land Trust plans to restore the c. 1776 Reynolds … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Demolition Alert, Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 3 Comments

HVR 2012

Posted on December 25, 2012 by HV-Rob

As I did last year, I present a calendar of images not yet published on this website (except possibly for one picture from a month in which I did not shoot many ruins.) [I published this post two days ago … Continue reading →

Posted in HVR Annual Calendar, Orange County, Putnam County, Ulster County, Westchester County | 6 Comments

2012 – The Demolition Year in Review

Posted on December 21, 2012 by HV-Rob

Well, the world didn’t end today (not yet) but 2012 was the end of the line for many historic and architecturally significant buildings here in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson River Valley is designated a National Heritage Area. We encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert | 12 Comments

Westchester to Suit Every Interest

Posted on December 20, 2012 by HV-Rob

Playland Amusement Park, Rye In its December 2012 issue, Westchester Magazine presented a feature entitled “Westchester to Suit Every Interest” – six weekend itineraries from Friday night to Sunday night. Activities, events, sites, and tours are are included for outdoor … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications and Reviews, Westchester County | 1 Comment

Return to Victorian beauty

Posted on December 4, 2012 by HV-Rob

When I first photographed this house, over six years ago, it only had that “vacant for a few years and on the market” look. A new owner might have needed to put some work into the house, but it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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New York Neon book now available!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by HV-Rob

A friendly reminder about Tom Rinaldi’s current project New York Neon and his book that was officially released this week. To celebrate and promote the publication of the book Tom has planned several lectures, including one tomorrow, Thursday November 29, … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, Night Photography, Publications and Reviews, Tours Lectures and Events | 2 Comments

Boyce Thompson Institute – RFP

Posted on November 16, 2012 by HV-Rob

Press release just in from City Hall: CITY OF YONKERS ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ACQUISITION & REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE SITE YONKERS, NY — November 16, 2012 – The City of Yonkers today announced its release … Continue reading →

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