Author Archives: HV-Rob

Firth Carpet mills fire, again

Posted on June 25, 2012 by HV-Rob

The Firth Carpet Company mills caught fire on Wednesday June 20. The site burned once before in January when a great conflagration left much of the western portion of the complex of mill buildings in ruins. The ruins were still … Continue reading →

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HVR News – May 11, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by HV-Rob

I received a card a couple of days ago from Historic Hudson announcing tours of the Oliver Bronson House, May 19 and 20, 2012, 1pm and 3pm daily. This early 19th century home was remodeled by Alexander Jackson Davis in … Continue reading →

Posted in Columbia County, Demolition Alert, Dutchess County, Orange County, Tours Lectures and Events, Ulster County, Westchester County | 4 Comments

Lower Hudson Valley Tour April 2012 – Part 2

Posted on May 5, 2012 by HV-Rob

Continuing from Part One, here are photographs of the Yonkers Power Station and Hudson River State Hospital. YONKERS POWER STATION HUDSON RIVER STATE HOSPITAL

Posted in Dutchess County, Westchester County | 3 Comments

Lower Hudson Valley Tour April 2012 – Part 1

Posted on May 5, 2012 by HV-Rob

Recently I had the pleasure of showing an out-of-state friend some of the highlights of ruins in the Hudson Valley. Nailhed and I spent two-and-a-half days visiting locations between Yonkers and Poughkeepsie, after which he continued on in his travels. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutchess County, Orange County, Putnam County, Westchester County | 5 Comments

St. George’s Church, Mohegan Lake, NY

Posted on April 25, 2012 by HV-Rob

The family of prominent painter, muralist, author, and stained glass designer John LaFarge is associated with this formerly abandoned church (Bing aerial), located in northern Westchester County. John LaFarge’s widowed mother, Louisa Binese LaFarge, moved into a nearby Swiss chalet-style … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 16 Comments

Orange County Government Center, Goshen, NY

Posted on April 12, 2012 by HV-Rob

A preservation battle is brewing in Orange County and stirring up national interest. The subject is the Orange County Government Center (Bing aerial), hated by some, loved by others. Its Modernist boxy look contrasts with the pre-Revolutionary village of Goshen’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Orange County | 2 Comments

Briarcliff Lodge and the Titanic

Posted on April 11, 2012 by HV-Rob

There is a lot going on in the news regarding the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and I may as well join in on the big boat bandwagon. There is a direct connection with Titanic and … Continue reading →

Posted in Westchester County | 12 Comments

Tamarack Lodge fire

Posted on April 8, 2012 by HV-Rob

The Tamarack Lodge in Greenfield Park (Ulster County) burned on Saturday April 7, 2012. Over 30 buildings were destroyed; some were occupied but the main building and others were abandoned. The Times-Herald Record has an article here and a video … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Civic Arena update

Posted on March 29, 2012 by HV-Rob

This is it. The Igloo will soon be entirely demolished. All of the movable roof panels have been pulled down. The east skyboxes, in place during my last visit one month ago, have been torn down. Most of the ring … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey / Sports Arenas, Pennsylvania, USA Travel | 5 Comments

Playland Amusement Park, Rye, NY

Posted on March 28, 2012 by HV-Rob

Westchester County is currently vetting proposals to reinvent the historic Playland Amusement Park in Rye (Bing aerial). Citing financial losses in recent years, County Executive Rob Astorino “invited developers to do away with the amusement park entirely, if they chose, … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-ruins, Westchester County | 4 Comments