Washington Lake in the 1950s
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1954 Mr. Keller’s Backyard
Mr. Keller—the Swiss friend of the Wolffs—had a wonderful, magical backyard. His place, on the road between Barryville and Yulan, had wooden creations that worked with flowing water. Cookie remembers yodeling music and waterfalls.—Information courtesy of friends Doris S. and … Continue reading
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Hillside Inn Memories
Doris Stegmaier Schmidt recently left a comment on this Halfway Brook site. She emailed me some more memories and photos relating to Hillside Inn which I thought Halfway Brook would enjoy reading and seeing. (Click on photos to enlarge.) I … Continue reading
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Resting on Hawks Nest Road
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Happy 90th Birthday Mom!
This post is a little late in wishing Mom (a major player in the Halfway Brook Books) a Happy 90th Birthday on this site. My three siblings expertly planned what was hoped to be a surprise (and it was) weekend … Continue reading
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Delaware House
Minisink Ford and Lackwaxen Most boarding houses in Highland were located near Eldred, Yulan, Barryville, or Hagan Pond (called Venoge in 1897). At some point at least two hotels/houses were located in the other hamlet, Minisink Ford, about four miles … Continue reading
Lackawaxen River Joins the Delaware
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Old Delaware & Hudson Canal at Pond Eddy
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Canal Boat on the Delaware River
In Reminiscences, Johnston commented that the boatmen were often forced to run the boat as a family business due to the D&H Canal Company policies. Out of necessity to make a living, the boatman’s wife and children would work over … Continue reading
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