Author Archives: Louise Smith
Barryville Boarding Houses
Barryville, Yulan, Eldred Postcards
November Book Sale
The following books are on sale for the month of November. The cost includes Shipping, handling, and tax. The Mill on Halfway Brook Was: $27.95 NOW: $24.00 Echo Hill and Mountain Grove Was: $39.95 NOW: $32.00 Farewell to Eldred Was: … Continue reading
Abby, Laurilla, and Mary Ann Awarded First Prize
I am excited to announce that Abby, Laurilla, and Mary Ann: The Heritage and Legacy of the Daughters of Two Hannah Hickoks, 1635-1906, was awarded First Prize (Genealogy/Family History) in the 2022 Literary Awards Contest of The Connecticut Society of … Continue reading
1908 & 1923 Yulan Post Office
Old Highland Lake Postcards
Oakdene and Twin Oak Cottage
Oakdene William and Phoebe Middaugh Owen’s four-story Oakdene was first advertised around 1900. Oakdene was not on Washington Lake, but located southeast of the intersection of Airport Road and Washington Lake Road. Oakdene, run by Phoebe Owen for many years, … Continue reading






