Hudson River Towns
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Hudson River Towns
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Author : Joanne Michaels
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Hudson River Towns written by Joanne Michaels and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with Travel categories.
The cities, towns, and villages along the banks of the Hudson River are the lifeblood of a region bursting with historic sites, cultural attractions, and natural beauty. Hudson River Towns pairs the spectacular work of renowned Hudson Valley photographer Hardie Truesdale with the vivid descriptions of Joanne Michaels, one of the region's most experienced travel writers. Together they document, in words and photographs, the dynamic nature of the river's population centers, offering readers a captivating personal journey down the Hudson River. Although Main Street continues to struggle across America, there has been a movement afoot in the Hudson Valley to support local enterprise, and many of the region's communities are currently enjoying a renaissance. Newburgh, for instance, has a beautiful waterfront and a new crop of businesses emerging in the inner city. Poughkeepsie's "Walkway Over the Hudson" has drawn thousands of visitors since its opening in 2009, turning the city's Mount Carmel neighborhood, once a sleepy Italian enclave, into a tourist destination. And Kingston was recently named one of the top ten most desirable—and affordable—cities in America for artists. Festivals, parks, and recreational activities are part of the fabric of contemporary Hudson Valley life, and they are represented in these pages as well. The journey begins in the Upper Hudson River region, stopping in Albany, Coxsackie, Athens, Hudson, and Catskill; continues through the Mid-Hudson River region, featuring Saugerties, Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Beacon, Cold Spring, and Garrison; and culminates in the Lower Hudson River towns of Peekskill, Nyack, Tarrytown, and Piermont. With more than 120 full-color photographs that lavishly display the dramatic faces of these cities, towns, and villages, Hudson River Towns reveals a dimension of the region unseen by most travelers and local residents, who will be inspired to think differently about their surroundings after taking this armchair journey through one of America's most beautiful and historic regions.
The Hudson
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Author : Arthur G. Adams
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 1981-06-30
The Hudson written by Arthur G. Adams and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-06-30 with History categories.
This is the first comprehensive guide to the Hudson since the works of Ernest Ingersoll were published in the early 1900s. It arrives to fulfill the need for a new detailed, point-by-point guide to the river from its intersection with the Atlantic to its source in the Adirondacks. Five possible routes for the traveler are given: directly up the main steamboat channel, road routes on the east and west shores, and rail routes along the east and west shores. The road routes follow the riverbanks as closely as possible and also provide excursions to the many points of historical interest and contemporary development in the river valley. Maps provide detailed guides for excursions. For both armchair and actual travelers, Arthur Adams has condensed his considerable knowledge of the natural river, navigation, regional history, and the architecture along the river in this book. Many excerpts from American authors provide perspectives on the valley from other eras, and Adams combines descriptions of well-known events in American history, such as Benedict Arnold's meeting with Major Andre, with the stories of ordinary people and origins of place names that deepen one's feeling for the river. Contemporary economic development is also noted, and the fluctuating economic fortunes of river towns and always changing patterns of residence and employment are noted. From the Abyssal Plain to Doodletown and Chevaux-de-Frise, past Anthony's Nose, Burdens Iron Works, and the Saratoga Battle Field to the Hudson's source at Lake Tear of the Clouds, this Guidebook provides practical information and enjoyable perspectives. Take it along!
Lost Towns Of The Hudson Valley
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Author : Wesley Gottlock
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2009-07-30
Lost Towns Of The Hudson Valley written by Wesley Gottlock and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-30 with History categories.
Did you know a town can vanish? Discover the curious history of five towns nearly lost to history... This is the story of five towns located in New York's Hudson River Valley that met their demise as quickly as they were established. From the icehouses of Rockland Lake to the Ashokan Reservoir towns to the brick quarries of Roseton, only traces of these once vibrant settlements can now be found. Camp Shanks, one of World War II's most significant military compounds, was erected in 1942 but was quickly abandoned at the war's end. "Last Stop USA," as it was known, played host to over one million soldiers and welcomed patriotic visitors like Frank Sinatra and Shirley Temple. In this collection of images, local authors Wesley and Barbara Gottlock revive the spirits of these bygone communities and celebrate a lost way of life.
Episodes From A Hudson River Town
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Author : Clesson S. Bush
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2011-08-01
Episodes From A Hudson River Town written by Clesson S. Bush and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-01 with History categories.
The story of New Baltimore, New York, a small Hudson River town, and how outside pressures and local hard work have combined to forge a lasting community
Rhinecliff
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Author : Cynthia Owen Philip
language : en
Publisher: Black Dome Press
Release Date : 2009
Rhinecliff written by Cynthia Owen Philip and has been published by Black Dome Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with City and town life categories.
Located midway between New York City and Albany on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, the community of Rhinecliff (originally Kipsbergen) was one of New York State¿s first permanent settlements (1686). This fascinating riverfront hamlet historically has been overshadowed by its ¿upstreet,¿ inland rival ¿ the politically more powerful village of Rhinebeck ¿ and the bustling port of Rondout (now Kingston) directly across the river. Surrounded by the grand estates of the Astors, Livingstons, and Beekmans, modest Rhinecliff was long overlooked; nevertheless, it has carved out its own unique identity from its scenic rocky perch in Dutchess County overlooking the Hudson River.Author Philip untangles the tale of Rhinecliff/Kipsbergen¿s long history from early Native Americans and the 1686 land deal that paved the way for settlement, to colonial Kingston burning on the horizon and British warships anchored off its docks, through the heydays of steam navigation on the Hudson and the coming of the railroads, the slow collapse of the great estates and the 20th-century decline of riverfront communities all along the Hudson, right up to the 21st-century rebirth of the Hudson River towns and the land-use battles that rage as fiercely today as any other conflict in the long history of the Hudson Valley. Through it all Philip paints a vivid portrait, filled with fascinating detail and extraordinary characters, of a proud, independent community with a sense of place like no other.
Hudson Valley And Catskills Mountains
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Author : Joanne Michaels
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-01
Hudson Valley And Catskills Mountains written by Joanne Michaels and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-01 with categories.
The Traveller S Steamboat And Railroad Guide To The Hudson River Describing The Cities Towns And Places Of Interest Along The Route With Maps And Engravings
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1866
The Traveller S Steamboat And Railroad Guide To The Hudson River Describing The Cities Towns And Places Of Interest Along The Route With Maps And Engravings written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1866 with Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) categories.
The Tourist S Guide Through The Empire State
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Author : S. S. Colt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
The Tourist S Guide Through The Empire State written by S. S. Colt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with New York (State) categories.
The Traveller S Steamboat And Railroad Guide To The Hudson River
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Author : Gaylord Watson (Firm)
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2022-10-27
The Traveller S Steamboat And Railroad Guide To The Hudson River written by Gaylord Watson (Firm) and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-27 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Upstate New York
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Author : Elizabeth J. Cockey
language : en
Publisher: BookPros, LLC
Release Date : 2008
Upstate New York written by Elizabeth J. Cockey and has been published by BookPros, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Art categories.
Upstate New York is an illustrated history of the countryside in the Upper Hudson River Valley, including six towns that played an important role in the American Revolution. It is a ¿travel¿ book that discusses the life and times of the people who live there now and who lived there in days gone by.