Category Archives: Farewell to Eldred
Parker Hotel
J.Y. Parker first built a Hotel on the northeast side of Eldred’s four corners. By 1900 he had built the Parker House which still stands, southeast of Eldred’s four corners. The photos in my Halfway Brook books are in black … Continue reading
Eldred 1940 and 1954
More from 1941 paper
1941 Buy US Savings Bonds
1939 The Royals Visit NYC
Mr. Brodmerkel to the Rescue
“Uncle Willie rescued us in that big truck when our old car (the car in the garage shot, me thinks) broke down at Poor Richards bar/restaurant on Rt. 6. Going over the Hawks Nest in that big truck made me … Continue reading
1962 Visit Andy Gugle’s Game Farm
Greig Mansion, Part II
When we entered the house proper, we were confronted by a large dark wooden staircase. Beautiful mahogany paneling lined the staircase walls. To left was small a bar, with actual bottles of liquor still there on the shelves which framed … Continue reading
NY 97 Opened August 30, 1939
August 30, 1939, N.Y. Route 97 from Port Jervis to Hancock, was officially opened. Several events were held to mark the road’s opening, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Port Jervis featuring the mayors of Port Jervis and Hancock and a … Continue reading






