Warwick, New York: Local History

2012-01-25T21:55:00.000-08:00

This postcard shows the Amity School. It is still there, but I believe it now used as a firehouse. It is next to the old Presbyterian Church. Use the search engine on this site and type in amity roy vail. The top article will give you a nice history of the hamlet of Amity.

2012-01-24T23:38:00.000-08:00

This is a postcard I have recently purchased. It is postmarked 1914. I think the photo was taken at the intersection of South Street and Galloway Road. If this is correct, then Demming Park would be on the right and the steeple in the right background could be the Old Baptist Church.

2011-12-02T11:38:00.001-08:00

This is the Boys' Camp at Lake Wawayanda.

2011-12-02T11:33:00.000-08:00

This is the Boys' at Lake Wawayanda. Card is postmarked 1906.

2011-12-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

This is a Post Card of the Boys' Camp at Lake Wawayanda. The Card is dated 1913.

2011-11-25T21:04:00.000-08:00

This photo is courtesy of Merideth Ferguson. It appears to be the old Edsall store in New Milford (currently the New Milford Deli). On the left is Jay Odell and on the right is Billy Schmick.

2011-11-16T14:16:00.000-08:00

This is photo of John and Hattie (Mapes) Helt and their two sons, Milton and Percy. The photo is courtesy of Debbie Utter, their ggranddaughter. Thanks Debbe

2011-11-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

This photo is courtesy of Joy Decker Sebesta. Thanks for sharing.

2011-11-05T19:19:00.000-07:00

This photo is courtesy of Joy Decker Sebesta. Thanks for sharing with us. Joy points out that Harry Sylvester Decder is in the last row, far right. She believes it to be the Warwick Football Team of 1904.

2011-11-03T18:27:00.000-07:00

This photo is courtesy of Rick Simpson. His father was Officer Simpson of the village of Warwick. Rick has a website at www. ricksimpsonmtphoto.com.

2011-11-03T18:23:00.000-07:00

This photo is courtesy of Rick Simpson. Rick's father was Officer Smpson of the vllage of Warwick. Rick has a website at www. ricksimpsonmtphoto.com.

2011-10-21T23:12:00.000-07:00

Family Photo: Evelyn and Eddir's wedding nite, Oct, 1951. (read left to right) Curtis Schilling, Sr., Anna (Schilling) Hann, Louise (Schilling) Card and Alice Schilling. I have no idea who Evelyn and Eddir are.

2011-10-21T23:04:00.000-07:00

Family Photo: Curtis Schilling, Sr. and Alice Schilling. My uncle and aunt owned the old farm on Route 94 north about a half mile from the Landmark Inn on the right. Their three children, my cousins, went to school in Florida.

2011-10-21T23:02:00.000-07:00

Family Photo: 1962 Florida wedding of Curtis Schilling, Jr. and Betty.

2011-10-21T22:55:00.000-07:00

Family Photo: 1962 wedding of Curtis Schilling, Jr. to Betty. (read left to right) Terry Hann, Nancy (Schilling) Slesinski, unknown and Gene Slesinski. I was quite handsome in 1962.

2011-10-15T02:16:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is my mother, Anna Schilling Hann and Lynn Card. He servered in the Navy during WW II. He married my mother's twin sister, Louise Schilling.

2011-10-15T02:03:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is Bill Gross. His father ran the Conklin and Strong store in New Milford for a number of years

2011-10-15T02:01:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is Uncle Harold "Jess" Barry. We are in Belgium in 1945.

2011-10-15T01:50:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is Uncle Harold "Jess" Barry. The place is Niviers, Belgium, in1945.

2011-10-15T01:48:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is my father, Casper C. Hann, in 1930.

2011-10-15T01:43:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is a photo of my mother, Anna Schilling Hann, on the farm in 1934. The Schilling farm is on Route 94 north, about a mile from the Landmark Inn. It is on the right hand side of the road.

2011-10-15T01:16:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is my mother and aunt: Anna Schilling Hann and Louise Schilling Card.

2011-10-15T01:06:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This is my mother, Anna Hann, and probably me. I was born in 1945.

2011-10-15T00:57:00.000-07:00

Family Photos: This looks like me in front of Peachblow, at the time a two-family home on Covered Bridge Road. I was probably starting first grade at the New Milford District school. There was no kindergarten, because it appears we didn't need it. Circa 1950.

2011-10-05T18:50:00.000-07:00

Family Photo. Schilling Family Picnic at Park/Hann Farm. Read left to right: Uncle Carl Schilling, Terry Hann, Casper Hann, Dick Conklin and Curt Schilling, Jr.

2011-10-05T18:49:00.000-07:00

Family Photo. Casper Hann and Ana Schilling

2011-10-05T18:47:00.000-07:00

Family Photo. Casper Hann and Ana Schilling

2011-10-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of James Hann. Park Avenue School 5th Grade 1961. Names come from Jim Hann and Pamela Arace.
Tommy Grove, Richard White, Ted Miller, Stuart Vail, Donna Ferguson, Gary Griffen, Gary Luft, Jacqueline Carrigan, Pamel Arace,
Cindy Raynor, Christine Knierman, Janis Miller, Louise Cooper, Lynn Gesell, Lyne Cutler, Dorothea Muller, James Hann,
Cheryl Linton, Gail Mazuco, Bonny Beatty, Barbara Severin, Linda McCreary, Debbie Benz, Marion Langlitz

2011-10-05T17:16:00.000-07:00

Family Photo. This the Christmas Program at the New Milford Methodist Church for 1964.

2011-10-04T02:29:00.000-07:00

Family Photo. This is my brother Jim. This is an early nude photo. I wonder if he stopped there.

2011-10-04T01:54:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Lee Odell. New Milford School circa 1956. Read from left to right:
Row # 1 ?, ?, Mark Bennett, Valarie VanStrander. Row # 2 Paul Wilson, Vera Scheuerman, Mike VanStrander, Donna Ferguson. Row # 3 ?, Jim Hann, Jim Glore, Danny Vail, Lee Odell. Row # 4 Mrs. Plossil, Jeff Vail, Kathy VanStrander and Stuart Vail.

2011-10-04T01:44:00.000-07:00

Family Photos. Mom and me. I was born in 1945.

2011-10-04T00:56:00.000-07:00

Family photo. This is a photo from 1954. It is the annual Schilling Family Picnic at the James Park farm. A collection of Aunts and Uncles and Cousins.

2011-10-04T00:37:00.000-07:00

Family photo. This is my brother James Hann. I don't remember him ever looking like this. He sort of looks like a member of a 70's band. At the time he was making snow and felt the need to be armed. This is not code. He was actually making snow at a ski resort in Vernon, New Jersey. Were people stealing snow? I will have to ask him.

2011-10-04T00:05:00.000-07:00

Again from family photos. This photo was taken in 1945 in front of the New Milford Methodist Church. Read left to right, front row: Grandmother Ella Hann, Aunt Louise Card, Ann Hann and me. Anyone know anyone else, let me know.

2011-10-03T23:38:00.000-07:00

From family photos. This is from July, 1955. It is our annual Schilling picnic on the James Park farm. Read left to right: cousin, Marie Schilling, Aunt Laura Schilling, Uncle Carl Schilling, Aunt Caroling Conklin, (?), Casper Hann.

2011-10-03T23:31:00.000-07:00

All through my growing up years in New Milford, my mother's family had a summer picnic on the James Park farm, where my father worked. This is from July, 1953. Pictured are my cousin, Curtis Schilling, Jr., me, and my dad, Casper Hann. Curt went on to get a PhD in organic chemistry.

2011-10-03T23:19:00.000-07:00

From family photos. This is my brother and me, circa 1952. I am the better looking one(the older one).

2011-06-30T02:20:00.000-07:00

This photo is from the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 21, 1954. This is a newsprint photo transferred to microfilm, so the quality is not so good. I think this show played on Broardway for a few months, but I could be mistaken.

2011-04-09T03:31:00.000-07:00

This is a postcard for the Landmark Inn. It is a reproduction of a water color by Gordon Richaradson, the owner. I did not know that Gordon was into painting.

New Milford Depot Area

2010-10-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

Ran across a new post card (for me) of the New Milford Depot area. The original Conklin & Strong store is pictured. It was built in 1898 and burned in 1909.

2010-09-08T19:13:00.000-07:00

This photo was published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 17, 1956. New Milford is represented by Michael Barry, George Scheuerman and Billy Walsh.

2010-09-08T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is a photo published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 18, 1956. Little League in Warwick was started in 1955. New Milford is represented by me, Terry Hann.

2010-08-30T22:09:00.000-07:00

Russell and Stanley Ferguson. Stanley was born in 1927. Courtesy Meredith Ferguson.

2010-08-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

Frances S. Ferguson in her garden, 1940's. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson. By the way Meredith is working on a family genealogy. Francis was a Slaughter.

2010-08-30T21:50:00.000-07:00

Russ and Fanny Ferguson homestead, 1950's. Courtesy Meredith Ferguson.

2010-08-30T21:36:00.000-07:00

Mary Sylvia Shear, Bess' daughter; Mary Shear, Mary's step-mother; Fanny Ferguson, 1953. Bess Ferguson was Stanley's sister. She died soon after the birth of her daughter. Photo: 1953. Courtesy Meredith Ferguson.

2010-08-30T21:31:00.000-07:00

Russell S. Ferguson with guitar; Janet with mandolin; friend on banjo. Photo taken in St. Louis, Missouri, where Russ and Janet were born. Their father was O.W. Ferguson. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson.

2010-08-30T21:23:00.000-07:00

Russell Stanley Ferguson, 1930's. This is Stanley Ferguson's father. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson.

2010-08-30T21:19:00.000-07:00

Fannie Slaughter, c. 1920. This is the mother of Stanley Ferguson of New Milford. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson.

McCamly House

2010-08-30T01:56:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of the old McCamly House from the 1930s. It was the home of Russell and Francis Ferguson. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson, a granddaugther of the couple. The house is located on the intersection of Route 94 South and Barrett Rd., near the State Line. The porch is great.

2010-08-24T03:22:00.000-07:00

Natalie Buchanan wrote to Dad, Casper Hann, and I wrote back with some New Milford history. She sent this school picture back with some memories. Natalie and Betty are daughters of Ed and Mary Buchanan. They were raised in the house that my father now owns on Covered Bridge Road. Natalie's letter was sent on Dec. of 2008. This photo comes from The Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated June 29, 1932.

Warwick High School on Welling Ave

2010-08-21T23:08:00.000-07:00

This is a post card of the Warwick High School, postmarked 1931. It was located on Welling Avenue, on the left-hand side of the Doc Fry Community Center. It was opened to 7th and 8th graders and academic (I guess meaning high school students) in January of 1902. According to the Warwick Advertiser, dated January 9, 1902, the enrollment was one hundred and thirty-four. Ninety-three had seats in the study hall and remainder, under Miss Everest, occupied the schoolroom at the north end of the first floor.

During the war years (WW II) the school was used as a community canning center. In 1946, it taken down and the equipment moved to Middletown.

Edenville School - 1903

2010-07-13T23:45:00.001-07:00

This photo was published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 6,1988. I knew two of these folks: Leo Foley, brother of Cassie Park, wife of James Park and Seely Everett, who ran the store in "downtown" Edenville. Be sure to click on image in order to enlarge it.

New Milford Float

2010-07-13T17:06:00.000-07:00

The New Milford float won first place in Warwick's Bicentennial Celebration in 1988. Photo published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 6, 1988.

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

2010-07-13T02:27:00.000-07:00

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

2010-07-12T01:37:00.001-07:00

Hand written by probably my mother: Left to right: Jay Odell, Sue Schmick, James Hann, Patty VanStrander, Lee Odell, Janie Delade, Brenda Barry, Katherine Delade, Gwenda Shereuman's head showing.

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

2010-07-12T01:16:00.000-07:00

Front row, left to right, looks like second guy is James Hann and then Brenda Barry.

2010-07-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

This was published in the Warwick Valley Dispstch, dated July 6, 1988. My growing up in New Milford brought me in contact with Leo Foley, Seeley Everert, and the VanStrander family. A great old photo.

New Milford Class of 1955 - 1956

2010-06-27T20:35:00.001-07:00

This photo was published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 4, 1956. This is may be the same class as the one in the photo that Meredith sent me.

Wawayanda Furnace 1975

2010-06-27T20:18:00.001-07:00

These photos were taken on a hike up the Double Kill in 1975.

Wawayanda Furnace 1975

2010-06-27T20:13:00.000-07:00

These are photos of the Wawayanda Furnace taken on hike up the Double Kill by Donna Ferguson and friends in 1975. Photos come from Meredith Ferguson.

New Milfod School circa 1955 - 1956

2010-06-27T20:03:00.000-07:00

This is a class photo of the New Milford School from circa 1955 - 1956. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson. She remembers Francis Smith and Nora McElhone in the front row. Looks like Meredith in top row second from left. If anyone can help fill in the names, either leave a comment or email me.

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

2010-06-27T03:38:00.000-07:00

This is trip up the Double in 1975. On the way to the Wawayanda Funace.

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

2010-06-27T03:04:00.000-07:00

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

2010-06-27T02:45:00.000-07:00

These photos are of the Double Kill, at New Milford, NY. Donna Ferguston and friends marched up the creek to the Wawayande Furnace. Photos come from Meredtih Fergerson.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

2010-06-27T00:53:00.000-07:00

I believe these to be photos of the New Milford Flood of 1984(?). An example of a quiet little stream that can turn into a not so quiet stream. The main waterway here is the Double Kill with its origins in Lake Wawayanda. We also have to include the Green Mine Brook, with its origins in the same area. The Green Mine Brook flows behind the old barn that currently sells antiques on Rt. 94. It flows into the the Double Kill near the current New Milford Deli. This added water just adds to the problems for Ryerson Road.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

2010-06-27T00:45:00.001-07:00

I believe these to be photos of the New Milford Flood of 1984(?).

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

2010-06-27T00:40:00.000-07:00

I believe these to be photos of the New Milford Flood of 1984(?). I think I know where the locations are, but i will leave you guys and gals to leave a comment as to location.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

2010-06-26T23:15:00.000-07:00

I believe these to be photos of the 1984(?) New Milford flood. Looks like Iron Mountain Road and Ryerson Rd.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

2010-06-26T23:10:00.000-07:00

I believe these to be photos of the 1984(?) flood in New Milford. I found them at Dad's house.

Oscar W. Ferguson

2010-06-26T19:54:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of Oscar W. Ferguson, 1900's. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson, his great granddaughter.

Oscar W. Ferguson

2010-06-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of Oscar W. Ferguson, 1900's. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson, his great granddaughter.

2010-03-24T20:35:00.001-07:00

This is a recently purchase post card. It is postally used and post marked 1906.

2010-03-23T20:38:00.000-07:00

This is a recently acquired post card. It is postally used and post marked 1912. You are looking north up Main Street from the intersection of Oakland Ave. and West St.

2010-03-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

This is a recently acquired post card. It was postally used and is post marked 1913.

2010-03-23T20:20:00.000-07:00

This is a recently acquired photo. According to Days Gone By, H. F. Morley had a photographic studio on the corner of West street. He worked there from 1882+. If anyone has a clue who this might be, let me know.

New Milford School Class Photos

2010-03-15T03:10:00.000-07:00

The Orange County Genealogical Society has published Volume 4 of the Warwick Historical Papers. There is a problem with the class photos from the New Milford School. They did not print too well. So, I am putting them on this site.

Much Work Published

2010-03-15T02:02:00.000-07:00

I have been researching, writing articles, and doing many transcriptions from Warwick's two local papers for a number of years. Of course, at first, it was just a few, but as time went on it become many. At this point, I thought it might be a good idea to put this material in a more permanent form. I called Dan Burrows, a member of the Orange County Genealogical Society, who was instrumental in publishing the Warwick Historical Papers, Volumes 1 & 2. He was interested in the project and spent his time and talents on reformatting my work into a form that could be published economically. He managed to do this and the Gen. Society underwrote the publishing costs. I thank Dan Burrows and the Gen. Society for their efforts. They are truly interested in local history.

Dan took my Volume 3 and my Volume 5 and combined it into Warwick Historical Papers, Volume 3. He then took my Volume 4, Parts 1 - 4, and made it Volume 4. Volume 4 is quite concerned with the the hamlet of New Milford, which is where I was raised.

Both Volume 3 and Volume 4 are now published and are available from: The Orange County Genealogical Society, 101 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924.

More Photos of Snowstorm

2010-02-27T22:44:00.001-08:00

Anita Panas emailed me these photos. This snowstorm dumped 32 inches on Anita and her husband Fred's home, which is about half way up Iron Mountain Road, in the New Milford section of Warwick Township.

2010-01-19T18:52:00.001-08:00

This is a scan of a print done by Bob Fletcher, New Milford's resident artist. It was used as a Christmas card a few years back. The work depicts the Lazear Tavern on Iron Mountain Road. Bob has given me permission to post his work.

2010-01-19T18:52:00.000-08:00

2009-12-02T00:40:00.000-08:00

This is a transcription of an article published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated October 13, 1915.

THOMAS P. FOWLER DIES
AT HIS SUMMER HOME

Thomas Powell Fowler died suddently at his Summer residence, "Belair," in Warwick Monday evening at 8:30. He had been in ill health for several years. Mr. Fowler and family had prolonged their stay in Warwick this autumn, enjoying the pleasant days driving about the country before returning to their winter home in New York. He has been a sufferer from asthma and found the climate here agreed with him better than any other.
Thomas Powell Fowler was the son of the late Issac Sebring Fowler and Mary Ludlow Powell and was born in Newburgh Oct. 26, 1851. After graduation from Columbia Law School he studied at Heidelberg, Germany for two years, and returning home practiced law in New York five years before entering the railroad service, as director, in 1879, in the Shenango & Allegheny railroad.
Mr. Fowler was elected a Director of the Warwick Valley Railroad Company in December, 1881, and Secretary during the following month. He served until the consolidation with the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Company, when he was elected first Secretary of the company, but owing to the pressure of business matters he was compelled to decline this position. He, however, took warm interest in the road and its varying fortunes and was elected a Director of the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Company December 2nd, 1902, and has served continuously since. His knowledge of local conditions made him most acceptable to the Warwick people as a local member of the Board, following the death of Mr. Burt and the entrance upon the Board of men who were not familiar with the needs of our section of the Country, and his influence in the Board has been for such action as would benefit the interests of our village. It was during this period that the location of the new shops was decided upon and it was his influence that contributed largely to this result, which has been so beneficial to this village.
In 1883 he was elected a director in the West Pennsylvania and Shenango Connecting railroad; in 1884 he was elected a director in the New York Ontario and Western railroad; March 15, 1884 he was appointed receiver of the Shanango & Allegheny and on March 31, 1884, he was elected president; since January, 1866, he served as director of the Carthage and Adirondack railroad, and from January 20, 1880, until Sept. 25, 1912, he was president of the New York Ontario & Western. It was under the management of Mr. Fowler that the Ontario & Western achieved it greatest development.
When the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe went into the hands of Receivers, Mr. Fowler was named as a member of the Reorganization Committee. After the reorganization was completed, he continued to serve as a Director until his death, and was a member of the Financial Committee and his able services on the Board have undoubtedly been of much influence in the up-building of the Santa Fe to its present enviable position among American railroads. During the past year, Mr. Fowler was elected a Director of the Erie Railroad, at the earnest request of Mr. Underwood and his associates, who were aware of the value that his services and counsel would be to the road.
Mr. Fowler was a director in many banks and financial institutions in New York and a member of the Down Town Association and of the Metropolitan Club, Grolier and Tuxedo Clubs, and Sons of the Revolution.
He has been for many years a Warden of St. James Episcopal Church in New York. He has always maintained friendly relations with Christ Church in Warwick, which the family have always attended when in town, and was a liberal contributor to its support.
During his long and active railroad career Mr. Fowler came in contact and established personal relations with many prominent men in the railroad and financial world, and among them all, he was respected as a man of the highest integrity, and of unusually sound judgement.
The kindly neighborly interest which he took in the people and affairs of Warwick won him their high respect and esteem, and he will always be held in a warm regard by those who knew him in Warwick. He loved our not alone for its beauty and it unsurpassed environment, but because it was somewhat isolated from the main line of travel, sequestered from any suggestion of metropolitan nearness.
Since his marriage in April, 1876, with Miss Ruth Seely Dunning, a daughter of the late Benjamin F. Dunning, the Fowlers have spent their summers at their beautiful estate, "Belair," on Maple Avenue, except for a few seasons when Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were abroad or taking a trip to the California coast. Their winters have usually been spent at their residence, No. 39 East 68th street, New York.
Mr. Fowler is survived by Mrs. Fowler and her four daughters, Miss Ruth, Mrs. Francis F. Palmer, Mrs. Dunlevy Milbank, Mrs. Albert Maurice, all of New York, and three sons B.F. Dunning, Thomas P. and A. Ludlow. Also one brother, Hon. Robert Ludlow Fowler, Surrogate of New York County.

The Continentals at Florida in 1859

2009-12-01T22:26:00.000-08:00

The Continentals are Coming!
Grand Military Parade
At Florida

The Washington Continentals, of Newburgh, under the command of CAPT. M. DOYLE, will make their parade at Florida, on MONDAY and TUESDAY, September 26th and 27th 1859. They will be escorted into the Village by a company of Mounted Citizens, under the direction of Col. C. Wheeler, Marshall of the day and his aids, Maj. J. K. Houston, Maj. J. K. Ackerman, Capt. A.L. Nanny, Capt. O.L. Irwin. The procession will enter the village at 9 o'clock, a.m., in the following order: 1st Col. Charles C. Wheeler, Marshall of the day and Aids; 2d Citizen escort on Horseback; Newburgh Brass Band; 4th, Col. Parmenter of the 19th Rej. and Staff; 5th, Washington Continentals of Newburgh; Executive committee and Invited Gluests in carriages; 7th, concourse of citizens, generally.

After marching through the principal streets of the village and arriving at the Dill House, they will be received by an address of welcome from CHARLES H. WINFIELD, ESQ, of Goshen, after which a collation will be served up at the Dill House to the Invited Guests. At 3 o'clock p.m., there will be a Grand Continental Parade and Drill, among which will be the novel and imposing Shanghae Drill, for the perfect performance of the sudden, sudorific and altogether superior evolutions, for which the Continental are already famous. There will be a review of the continentals by Commissary General Townsend, of Albany; Gen. Wm. C. Little, of Goshen; Col. Thayer, of Westpoint, Col. Parmenter, of Newburgh, Col. Wheeler, of Florida, and other distinguished military men.

The second day will be devoted to various Drills &c, & at 2 p.m., the Continentals will have their annual Target Shooting, on the grounds of A.V. Aspell, Esq. At 4 p.m., from the Balcony of the Dill House, the prizes will be awarded, and proper landations given of the efforts at Target Shooting by the Hon. C. H. Van Wyck. At 5 o'clock, p.m., the Continentals will take leave of Florida for their homes on the banks of the majestic Hudson.

JOHN W. ROUND
L.B. VAIL
W.L. VAIL
W. H. BIRCHARD
WM. D. IRWIN
Committee

This is an article published in the Independent Republican of Goshen, NY. It is dated September 15, 1859.

WILLIAM HOUSTON FARM

2009-11-28T18:45:00.000-08:00

This is scan of an original plate found in the Beers County Atlas of 1875. I was told that this farm was on Jessup Road and is no longer there.

More on the B.F. Dunning Residence

2009-11-28T00:41:00.000-08:00

This stately residence was/is on Maple Avenue. It is a mystery to me at the present time.

The following is a transcription of an article published in the Warwick Advertiser,dated May 26, 1866.

Handsome Residence.

We paid a visit the other day to mansion of B.F. Dunning, Esq., which for the past few months has been undergoing the process of remodeling and improvement. An entire change has been made in the interior and exterior of the building, which now displays alike the liberal taste of the owner and the skill of designer and workmen.

A large and convenient cellar has been placed under the entire building, an achievement which reflects the greatest credit upon our townsman, Mr. Henry McElroy, under whose direction all the improvements have been completed. Upon the main floor, are eight rooms: the kitchen, furnished with range and every modern improvement, force pump, and arrangement for a supply of hot water; wash room, with a supply of hot and cold water; dining room, parlor with folding doors, and the library opening from the front parlor, and supplied with writing desk and black walnut bookcases. These rooms are on the north side of the main hall. On the south side is the sitting room, with a sewing room in the rear. The wood work upon this floor is grained in imitation of black walnut, by Mr. Wm. Williams, from New York city.
On the second floor are four large chambers, two bedrooms, and the bathroom. In addition to these, there is also three sleeping rooms in the rear. A large cistern, capable of holding some 1200 gallons, supplies water to the various apartments. The house is supplied with gas fixtures, whit an arrangement for its manufacture.
From this floor we ascend to the tower, and after the first flight enter a cozy and pleasant smoking room, and from this by another flight to the lookout of the tower, from which one of the finest views is had which our beautiful valley affords.
One thing is apparent in all the arrangements. There has been no sacrifice of comfort to mere architectural display, and while extensive additions have been made, an effort has been made to preserve the general uniformity. The design was furnished by Mr. D. Jardine, of New York city.
The ceilings and walls are finely finished with cornice and centre pieces, which, as also all the mason work, has been performed by Mr. Rensealler Decker of this place. The painting, both outside and inside, was done by Mr. William E. Barnes, of this place, in his accustomed finished style. The walls are now being papered by Mr. Bond, in the employ of J.G. Lugar, of New York city. The carpenter work, and general direction of the whole, has been under the management of Mr. Henry McEllroy, of this village, and the work reflects great credit upon his skill and ability for execution.
The grounds are yet in a transition state, but under the skillful care and taste of Mr.Hope, the experienced gardener, they will become yet increasingly an ornament to that portion of our town. The very liberal taste which has been displayed by Mr. Dunning is not only worthy of commendation, but of imitation. The style of architecture and character of the improvements of a village or city, is something of an index of the taste and spirit of its people. Our village is indebted to Mr. Dunning, and his neighbor, Mr. McJimsey, for two of the finest residences of which Orange County can boast.

Elias Fancher

2009-11-27T19:58:00.001-08:00

This is an old photo of Elias Fancher that I won at auction. The studio was E.F. Still which checks out. There was an Edwin F. Still by 1866+ in Warwick at the corner of West Street. The back of the photo has Elias Fancher. Father of Darius Fancher. The seller states that the item is from the estate of William Bradner which fits in with the genealogy of the Fancher family. Lilly Fancher, daughter of Darius Fancher, married William Bradner of Warwick. Elias Fancher had the house on Route 94 across from the 1810 house, from which the current owners run an antique business. The Fanchers were an early family in New Milford. Elias was a founding member of both the Edvenville Methodist Church and the New Milford Methodist Church.

Richard Schilling?

2009-11-27T00:14:00.000-08:00

This post has to do with personal genealogy. My grandfather, on my mother's side, was Curtis Schilling,Sr. He owned the farm on Route 94 going to Florida - the horse farm on the right. Curtis came here from Germany in 1893 and his brother Richard followed in 1905. Teresa Specht is a neighbor of my fathter in Warwick, NY. The photo comes from Teresa. It appears that Richard married her aunt. Her name was Genevieve Koczewski, who came here in 1907 at age 8. Richard and Jenny married and had two children, Richard and Betty. There may have been a divorce and then a remarriage on Jenny's part. If anyone could help here, both Teresa and I would appreciate it.

P.E. Sanford Residence

2009-11-25T15:36:00.001-08:00

This is a Warwick postcard that arrived in the mail today. It was unsent, but back was filled out. A Bessie Lawrence was writing to her Uncle William Smith of Poughkeepsie, NY. This should be the old Col. Hathorn house.

P. E. SANFORD FARM

2009-11-24T21:47:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers Atlas of 1875. The is the Col. John Hathorn house built in 1773. It sits on the corner of Hathorn Rd. and what is now County 1.

THOMAS WELLING FARM

2009-11-24T21:40:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers Atlas of 1875. It is on Route 94 North, just prior to the Pioneer Restaurant. Anita Panas recently did an article on the history of the house for the Warwick Valley Dispatch.

DR. JAMES H. HOLLY HOUSE

2009-11-24T21:34:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers County Atlas of 1875. I currently have no idea where this house is/was.

GEORGE W. SANFORD FARM

2009-11-24T02:57:00.001-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers County Atlas of 1875. I think it is currently owned by Mrs. John Sanford. I have addressed this property in previous posts.

RICHARD WISNER AND GUYMARD SPRING HOUSE

2009-11-24T02:42:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the the Beers County Atlas of 1875. Michael Sweeton checked it out with others and tells me the house was on Distillery Road. The house is no longer there, but the barn is still there.

EAGER AND LAWRENCE, WARWICK ADVERTISER

2009-11-24T00:19:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers County Atlas of 1875. This building was at the corner of Main and South streets. It burned down in 1879. I did a transcription of an article pertaining to this fire. Email me if you would like it. More information can be found in Days Gone By.

H. A. BENEDICT HOUSE

2009-11-23T23:50:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers Atlas of 1875. I checked with Michael Sweeton, who asked around. He told me this was on Wisner Road and torn down by Wisners. Remember you can click on the image twice to enlarge it. A neat feature of the site.

B.F. Dunning

2009-11-23T23:28:00.001-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate from the Beers Atlas of 1875. It was on Maple Ave. I don't think it is there at present. Notice what look to be greenhouses in the upper lefthand corner. Check Days Gone By for more information.

National Hotel, W.S. Benedict, and Charles Morehouse

2009-11-23T21:55:00.000-08:00

This is a scan of an original plate contained in the Beer's County Atlas of 1875. The National Hotel was built in 1865 by Thomas Demerest. It burned in 1887 and the current brick building was built on the site. These building are on Railroad Ave. across from the old train station.

Seely Everett and James Park

2009-11-22T21:58:00.000-08:00

This is a photo of Seely Everett and James Park at the old Everett store in Edenville. James Park and Casper Hann ran the farm on DeKay as a partnership. James Park died in 1960, so the photo was prior to that. Seely ran the store from 1912 until 1968.

Warwick, New York: Local History

New Milford Depot Area

McCamly House

Warwick High School on Welling Ave

Edenville School - 1903

New Milford Float

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

New Milford Class of 1955 - 1956

Wawayanda Furnace 1975

Wawayanda Furnace 1975

New Milfod School circa 1955 - 1956

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

Oscar W. Ferguson

Oscar W. Ferguson

New Milford School Class Photos

Much Work Published

More Photos of Snowstorm

Snowstorm of February 25-26, 2010

The Continentals at Florida in 1859

WILLIAM HOUSTON FARM

More on the B.F. Dunning Residence

Elias Fancher

Richard Schilling?

P.E. Sanford Residence

P. E. SANFORD FARM

THOMAS WELLING FARM

DR. JAMES H. HOLLY HOUSE

GEORGE W. SANFORD FARM

RICHARD WISNER AND GUYMARD SPRING HOUSE

EAGER AND LAWRENCE, WARWICK ADVERTISER

H. A. BENEDICT HOUSE

B.F. Dunning

National Hotel, W.S. Benedict, and Charles Morehouse

Seely Everett and James Park