Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died March 24, 1882, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. My dad, Art Austin, often quoted three of Mr. Longfellow’s poems: The Children’s Hour, Paul Revere’s Ride, and The Song of Hiawatha. The following newspaper article commemorating … Continue reading
1883 front and back covers of New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad’s, Summer Homes and Rambles. The New York and Erie Railroad originated in 1832, became the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad in 1878, and the Erie … Continue reading
The Last Resting Place In accordance with a wish often expressed of late years, President Garfield will be buried in Lake View Cemetery, at Cleveland, Ohio. This cemetery lies upon a high wooded ridge in the outskirts of that city, … Continue reading
The following newspaper article about President Garfield was in Mary Ann Austin’s scrapbook. The Dead President Tomorrow will be laid in his eternal bed one of the noblest of American citizens. James A. Garfield, after struggling patiently, calmly and heroically … Continue reading
I am still hoping that Echo Hill and Mountain Grove will be available the first part of September. There are still a number of things to check off while we do the final editing. Besides the wonderful cover, Gary has … Continue reading
Post card of Erie Depot and Hotel Oakland, Narrowsburg, N.Y., in the Austin Collection. Excursion tickets were valid for continuous passage either going or returning on the date of issue or anytime within the next 30 days. Package tickets of … Continue reading
Sherman B. Leavenworth’s receipt for $15.59 for taxes paid to the Town of Highland on 195 acres of land in 1880. Copy of receipt, courtesy of cousin Cynthia.
Currier & Ives Chromolithograph, 1885. Grand birds eye view of the Great East River. Library of Congress: 03205r. Close-up view of construction of Brooklyn Bridge over East River, New York City. Library of Congress: 3c08446r. The Great East River (Brooklyn) … Continue reading
Switchback railroad in Pennsylvania’s Moosic Mountains. The most novel and pleasurable summer excursion route in this country is that offered by the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railway over the famous Gravity Roads of Northern Pennsylvania. These Railroads are … Continue reading
Shohola Glen, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 26, 1881 Lil, Ida, Addie, Lon, and I have gone out for a morning walk. Lil and I are resting here on the bridge while Addie, J.K., and Ida are exploring the glen. We all … Continue reading
