Author Archives: Louise Smith
1947 Yulan Hotel
Yulan Times Square
Some folks in the 1900 Census
Today the 1940 census is available. I’m hopeful of downloading it within a few days. The site seems to be overloaded right now. So in honor of the 1940 census, here are some folks who lived in the Town of … Continue reading
Beaver Brook Bridge
1899 Eldred Congregational Church Centennial
The Congregational Church of Narrows Falls was started by Rev. Isaac Sergeant in August 1799. One hundred years later the church was still in existence as the Congregational Church of Eldred. Centennial services were held in the church built in … Continue reading
Oswego Daily October 31, 1899
Washington President McKinley left Washington at eight o’clock this morning for Richmond, Va., where he will attend the launching of the torpedo boat Shubrick. Several members of the Cabinet were in the party. The weather was extremely inclement, a cold … Continue reading
Park Row 1899 and 1912
The Library of Congress had photos of the Park Row Building in 1899 and 1912.
Park Row Building, N.Y.C.
In 1908 a postcard of the Park Row building was sent to Mort and Jennie Austin from their friend Sylvester Dassori. New York City’s Park Row is located in the Financial District of the Manhattan borough. The building at 15 … Continue reading
Barryville and Eldred Schools
My last post showed schoolchildren at what I originally labeled the Barryville Schoolhouse. Perhaps the children are at the Eldred Schoolhouse (though on comparing the photos, I’m not sure the children are at Eldred either). Here are a couple old … Continue reading






