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
Albert and his brother Norman would soon buy the house near the old Ira Austin house where Ed and Mabel Austin Smith and their son Austin Smith lived. The Wolffs’ “new” home had been sold to Charles Frace in 1868. … Continue reading
To the left are two of the pages I referenced for “The Mill on Halfway Brook” regarding the arrival of the Eldreds in what would become Eldred, New York. The pages were copied by my great-aunt Aida Austin from what … Continue reading
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
While continuing research mentioned in my last post, I have been trying to organize my many photos (still!) and found some more photos/postcards (a number in color or sepia-toned which were black and white in the books) I have permission … Continue reading
It has been three years since I posted photos of the library closest to me and the snake alert signs. Along with online research—including very helpful people at Dodd Research Center and Connecticut State Library both with amazing resources—I have … Continue reading
