D&H Canal by Pond Eddy
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Pond Eddy Bridge
East of Parkers Glen, the next hamlets on the way to Port Jervis were Pond Eddy (later Flagstaff), Pennsylvania, and Pond Eddy, New York. Pond Eddy’s suspension bridge, built in 1871 was near Lock 63. On the Pennsylvania side was … Continue reading
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Lumber Rafts on the Delaware, 1880
The Delaware River is lined with rafts on their way to Philadelphia. Although the winter was unfavorable for the lumber trade, and the high winds prevalent further up, the stream drove the rafts against rocks and sand-bars, causing many wrecks. … Continue reading
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March 1930 News
The Empire State Building In March construction started on the Empire State Building. Up to 3,000 men worked on the framework which rose at a rate of four to five stories per week. The masonry work started in June and … Continue reading
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March 1913
In March of 1913 Jennie and Mort Austin welcomed another son, Arthur, named for President Chester Arthur. Dad’s siblings: McKinley, 14, Charles Raymond, 12, Willie, 10, and Elizabeth, 2.
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March 1911
A New Sister for the Austin Boys In March 1911 McKinley, Raymond, and Will Austin had a new sister—Elizabeth Austin. Mort and Jennie Austin, the happy parents, would have two more sons by 1915. Mort and Jennie would say they … Continue reading
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Jennie writes Lillie, March 1904–1905
Jennie Crawford, Eldred, to Lillie Austin, Bethel March 20, 1904 Dear Lillie, George [Crandall, her future husband] has been away for 10 days. He is to Shohola today. It rains. The March wind is turning me green. I will be … Continue reading
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C.S. Bok 1899
C.S. Bok, Brooklyn, N.Y., to Mort Austin, Eldred March 11, 1899 My dear old Friend Mort, I am so glad to hear from you. Let me congratulate you for doing so well in having a little son come to bless … Continue reading
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Charles C.P. Eldred, 1808 to 1890
Charles Cotesworth Pickney (C.C.P.) Eldred Dies In March 1890 Uncle C.C.P. Eldred, the brother of Mary Ann Eldred Austin, Eliza Eldred Gardner, and Maria Eldred Austin, died. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Eldred was seven when he arrived in Lumberland with his … Continue reading
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February 1904
Joseph Maier kept records of the costs of rebuilding his Pine Grove Farm boarding house on Crawford Road. The cost of freight to Shohola, Pennsylvania, and the bridge toll was also added in. Mr. Maier first wrote for quotes on … Continue reading
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