Category Archives: Old Photos

Happy 90th Birthday Mom!

by Louise Smith Posted on August 9, 2015

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

by Louise Smith Posted on July 27, 2015

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 →

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Lackawaxen River Joins the Delaware

by Louise Smith Posted on July 26, 2015

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Old Delaware & Hudson Canal at Pond Eddy

by Louise Smith Posted on July 15, 2015

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Canal Boat on the Delaware River

by Louise Smith Posted on July 12, 2015

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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