This is a transcription of an article published in the Warwick Advertiser, dated July 31, 1902. The listing of businesses and individuals was actually the phone book for Warwick at that time. The phone numbers have been left out.
LOCAL TELEPHONE GROWING
The Warwick Valley Telephone Company have joined with the Highland Company and purchased the Conkling & Strong private lines between Warwick, Bellvale, Greenwood Lake and Monroe, The Warwick Company buying to Greenwood Lake from this end, and the Highland from Monroe. This gives the Warwick Company the Greenwood people on their line and opens up a big territory for development.
The deal gives Warwick a connection with Highland System, and will enable patrons of our lines to talk to Monroe, Chester, Blooming-grove, Washingtonville, Vail's Gate, Central Valley, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Highland Mills, Turners, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and many other places in Orange, Dutchess and Ulste counties. Connections will be made with the Orange County system at Goshen, which will give us Middletown and Pine Bush, and in a short time Port Jervis and the northern end of the county will come into the combination, thus giving the independent telephone companies what their patrons have long desired - a comprehensive county system.
Cut out this list below and subititute for list previously published. The new names are included. (Ed. Phone Numbers are not included.)
Advertiser - Office
Anderson, W. T. & Co. - Store
Balley, W. E. - House
Benedict, J.W. - House
Bennett, C. H. - House
Bradner, Dr. H. K. - House
Brien, George - House
Bunn, Isalah - Bottler
Campbell, L.J. - House
Carmady, W. - Saloon
Cary, F.C. - House
Chamberlain, J.A. - House
Colwell & Lawrrence - Store
Conklin & Strong - Office
Cummins, Drs. F.M. & J.S. - Office
Cummins, Dr. F.M. - House
Cummins, Dr. J.S. - House
Decker, Charles - House
Demerest House - Hotel
Demerest P.S. - House
Dispatch - Office
Dught L. - Store
Duncan G. - House
Dutcher, Dwight - Store
Eager, W.C. - Store
Edsall, E.C. - Store
First National Bank
Gullman, A.C. - Bakery
High School
Hotel Welling
Hynard Brothers - Store
Hynard, W.A. - House
Kane, M.N. - Office
Kane, M.N. - House
Ketchum, G.F. - Office
Ketchum, G.F. - House
Knox, Taber - House
Lazear, W.C. - Store
Lawrence, J.B. - House
Lawrence, R.B. - House
Lucha, L. - Bakery
Maines & Son, D.W. - Livery
Minogue, Rev. P.J. - House
Nichols, W.W. - House
O'Brien, M.J. - Bottler
O'Hehir, P. - Saloon
Ogden & Pelton - Store
Pierson's Creamery - Office
Pierson, C.G. - House
Pitts, Dr.G.F. - House
Primary School
Quakenbush, D. - Store
Raynor, F.C. - Store
Rogers, J.B. - House
Richardson, - Laundry
Rightmyer, S. - Store
Rightmyer, S. - House
Rutherfurd, M. - House
Sanford, F.V. - House
Sanford, J.W. - House
Sanford, J.W. & F.V. - Office
Sanford, M.L. - House
Sanford, P.E. - House
Sanford, S.H. - Office
Sanfrod, S.H. - House
Smith, F.S. - House
Smith & Son, Ira S. - Store
Strong, G.H. - House
Tate, H. - Office
Tate, H. - House
TenBroeck, F.F. - House
Tilt, Sheldon - Office
Vail, B.F. - Office
Vail, B.F. - House
Vandervort, W.B. - Store
VanDuzer, W. W. - Office
VanDuzer, W.W. - House
Vanness, J.W. - Livery
Vanness, J.W. - House
VanSaun, S.S. - Store
W.V. Light & Power Co. - Office
Webster, H.T. - House
Wendover, Dr. W.W. - House
Welch Brothers - Office
Welling, T. - farm
Well-Fargo Express - Office
Wheeler, Mrs. I. V. - House
Williams, G.A. - House
Wilson, J.C. - House
Wisner, C.W. - House
Wisner, H.S. - House
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Warwick Historical Papers Volume 6, Part 2
This is a transcription of an article from the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated February 5, 1975.
A bit of Warwick history preserved
"Only the most perceptive eye could have appreciated the simplicity of starkness of that magnificent building. I am shocked at the way our historic monuments are allowed to deteriorate and eventually be destroyed."
So said Ann Lye, resident of Church Street, Warwick, and a member of the local historical society when she heard that the Veterans of Foreign Wars had made a decision to destroy their large Georgian Colonial building located on the corner of Church Street and Forester Avenue in the Village of Warwick.
The VFW Post could no longer financially support the large structure and decided to replace the old historic building with a contemporary meeting house.
Mrs. Lye quickly joined with David Brandt, a local land planner, and David Hull, an orchardist and real estate associate, to see what could be done to save the builing that had historical lineage dating back to the 1800's.
The building was the first of Georgian style architecture to be built in Warwick, according to Betty Rutledge, who studied the deed and historical background of the property for the local historical society.
John W. Smith, a successful merchant from Long Island, purchased the vacant property in the early 1800's and established a business on the corner of Colonial Ave. and Forester Ave., the site of the present Professional Building. His trade was general merchandise and stables. Mr. Smith, a raconteur and real estate entreprenur, dazzled the young ladies of the day and in 1813 married the gorgeous Kathleen Welling. The mansion was erected shortly thereafter. Mr. Smith, a civic minded individual, was Supervisor of Warwick for six years. He served on the school board and as Trustee of the first Warwick library. The famous naturalist Frank Forester mentions, "The magnificent mansion built by John Smith" in his book Warwick Woodlands published in 1836. M.R. Bradner, M.D., established Warwick's first hospital in the mansion in the early 1900's. It remainded a hospital until 1939. The property was purchased shortly thereafter by the Veterans of Foreigns Wars.
The Warwick Historical Society, in an effort to save the building, decided to take an option with the Veterans to purchase the property. The option was for a period of one year. The Society listed the building for sale. It was felt that a suitable buyer could be found that would restore the exterior of the building to its original architecture and use the interior and grounds for functional use. The property, one acre in size, is zoned for apartments, office space, medical clinics, retirement home. It is one of the largest parcels of land remaining in the village.
A revolving fund was created by the Historical Society under the chairmanship of Mr. George Bensen, treasurer of the Society. The general purpose of the revolving fund is to supply low interest, long term loans to owners of designated hitorical buildings in Warwick and to aid the owners with exterior restoration of their buildings. The fund has been enormously successful in raising over 8,000 dollars through community contributions.
The year's option with the Veterans failed to produce a suitable buyer for the property. The Historical Society was given notice that the mansion was to be destroyed within a week. Mrs. Van Leer, president of the Historical Society, called an emergency meeting of the executive committee. It was decided at the meeting to purchase the property. The Veterans were asked for a delay of one week before destroying the building. The asking price of 60,000 dollars was met quickly by several large cash loans from local concerned citizens and Main Street businessmen who strongly felt that preservation of this building would contribute much to the character and environment of the community. "It would save a legacy for future generation."
Today you can easily preceive and appreciate the vision that Mrs. Lye, Mr. Brandt and Mr. Hull had for this building more that two year ago. The Georgian mansion has taken on a new life. The brick walls have been sandblasted, cleaned and preservered. The roofs have been repaired, window panes replaced, A replica of the front entrance is being made. The trim, shutters and attached meeting hall will be painted in the spring. The building has been received by the New York State Historical Society. The John W. Smith mansion may become an historical landmark in the very near future.
The Warwick Revolving Fund is hard at work and asking for further contributions to carry on its task of preservation. If you're looking for an architectural tearsure, the John W. Smith mansion is for sale.
(Ed. When I think of the Welling Farm, I consider it in the area of the Pioneer Farms Restaurant. But I think the original tract of land that Thomas Welling bought from Burt was rather large. According to the Assessment Roll of 1775, District # 2, Thomas Welling was accessed 24 pounds and 8 schillings. This was the highest for this district. I think his holdings included a large section of the present Village of Warwick.)
A bit of Warwick history preserved
"Only the most perceptive eye could have appreciated the simplicity of starkness of that magnificent building. I am shocked at the way our historic monuments are allowed to deteriorate and eventually be destroyed."
So said Ann Lye, resident of Church Street, Warwick, and a member of the local historical society when she heard that the Veterans of Foreign Wars had made a decision to destroy their large Georgian Colonial building located on the corner of Church Street and Forester Avenue in the Village of Warwick.
The VFW Post could no longer financially support the large structure and decided to replace the old historic building with a contemporary meeting house.
Mrs. Lye quickly joined with David Brandt, a local land planner, and David Hull, an orchardist and real estate associate, to see what could be done to save the builing that had historical lineage dating back to the 1800's.
The building was the first of Georgian style architecture to be built in Warwick, according to Betty Rutledge, who studied the deed and historical background of the property for the local historical society.
John W. Smith, a successful merchant from Long Island, purchased the vacant property in the early 1800's and established a business on the corner of Colonial Ave. and Forester Ave., the site of the present Professional Building. His trade was general merchandise and stables. Mr. Smith, a raconteur and real estate entreprenur, dazzled the young ladies of the day and in 1813 married the gorgeous Kathleen Welling. The mansion was erected shortly thereafter. Mr. Smith, a civic minded individual, was Supervisor of Warwick for six years. He served on the school board and as Trustee of the first Warwick library. The famous naturalist Frank Forester mentions, "The magnificent mansion built by John Smith" in his book Warwick Woodlands published in 1836. M.R. Bradner, M.D., established Warwick's first hospital in the mansion in the early 1900's. It remainded a hospital until 1939. The property was purchased shortly thereafter by the Veterans of Foreigns Wars.
The Warwick Historical Society, in an effort to save the building, decided to take an option with the Veterans to purchase the property. The option was for a period of one year. The Society listed the building for sale. It was felt that a suitable buyer could be found that would restore the exterior of the building to its original architecture and use the interior and grounds for functional use. The property, one acre in size, is zoned for apartments, office space, medical clinics, retirement home. It is one of the largest parcels of land remaining in the village.
A revolving fund was created by the Historical Society under the chairmanship of Mr. George Bensen, treasurer of the Society. The general purpose of the revolving fund is to supply low interest, long term loans to owners of designated hitorical buildings in Warwick and to aid the owners with exterior restoration of their buildings. The fund has been enormously successful in raising over 8,000 dollars through community contributions.
The year's option with the Veterans failed to produce a suitable buyer for the property. The Historical Society was given notice that the mansion was to be destroyed within a week. Mrs. Van Leer, president of the Historical Society, called an emergency meeting of the executive committee. It was decided at the meeting to purchase the property. The Veterans were asked for a delay of one week before destroying the building. The asking price of 60,000 dollars was met quickly by several large cash loans from local concerned citizens and Main Street businessmen who strongly felt that preservation of this building would contribute much to the character and environment of the community. "It would save a legacy for future generation."
Today you can easily preceive and appreciate the vision that Mrs. Lye, Mr. Brandt and Mr. Hull had for this building more that two year ago. The Georgian mansion has taken on a new life. The brick walls have been sandblasted, cleaned and preservered. The roofs have been repaired, window panes replaced, A replica of the front entrance is being made. The trim, shutters and attached meeting hall will be painted in the spring. The building has been received by the New York State Historical Society. The John W. Smith mansion may become an historical landmark in the very near future.
The Warwick Revolving Fund is hard at work and asking for further contributions to carry on its task of preservation. If you're looking for an architectural tearsure, the John W. Smith mansion is for sale.
(Ed. When I think of the Welling Farm, I consider it in the area of the Pioneer Farms Restaurant. But I think the original tract of land that Thomas Welling bought from Burt was rather large. According to the Assessment Roll of 1775, District # 2, Thomas Welling was accessed 24 pounds and 8 schillings. This was the highest for this district. I think his holdings included a large section of the present Village of Warwick.)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Warwick Historical Papers Volume 6, Part 2
This is a transcription of an article published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, date August 24, 1974. It is used with permission. I have been thinking of this as the Servin Mansion, but it appears it goes back to another builder.
First brick house in Warwick redesignated Smith-Welling house
by Betty Rutledge
The house-warming and open house festivities must have been quite exciting for the inbabintants of the Town of Warwick in 1830 when the properous merchant John W. Smith and his wife, Catharine Welling Smith, moved into their new brick mansion in the village.
The members of the Wheeler clan would have called on Mary Wheeler Smith, John W. Smith's mother. Catharine Smith's many Welling relatives would have whished them happiness. Catharine's Post cousins across the lane in the Shingle House would have helped them celebrate. Down the road a piece Catharine's Burt retatives would have come to the quest list. In the countryside the Wisners, Blains, Bairds and Forshees would have hitched up their buggies to visit their relatives' new home. Dozens of cousins and uncles and aunts representing most of the early pioneer families of Warwick must have toured the mansion - "the pride of the Village" according to Frank Forester's account in his Warwick Woodlands, a book about his first visit to Warwick around 1831. No doubt hospitaliy was shown to the customers of John W. Smith's thriving store and stables next door.
John W. Smith was active in civic responsibilities during his lifetime. He served as Town Supervisor from 1831 - 1836. He was the School Supervisor and Inspector of the schools at various times. He was an original trustee of the first Warwick Library.
History books seldom mention the wives of illustrious forefathers. Yet this first brick home in the tiny village of Warwick was as much a contribution of Catharine Welling Smith as of her husband. It was through her family that the land was acquired and very likely some of her inheritance paid for and furnished the home.
The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick has decided that this historically signifcant building should be designated for landmark statuss as the Smith-Welling House.
Those of us latecomers and recent newcomers are very fortunate that the home is still standing as a reminnder of the heritage of the past. Many of us can relate to it in its use as Warwick's first hospital and more recently as the headquarters of the V.F.W., where so many persons have contributed to the welfare of the village through service and recreational projects.
The next time you pass the Smith-Welling House let your imagination soar and picture the mansion as it was in the early days - the focus and nucleus of the social life of the orginal Warwick Village.
First brick house in Warwick redesignated Smith-Welling house
by Betty Rutledge
The house-warming and open house festivities must have been quite exciting for the inbabintants of the Town of Warwick in 1830 when the properous merchant John W. Smith and his wife, Catharine Welling Smith, moved into their new brick mansion in the village.
The members of the Wheeler clan would have called on Mary Wheeler Smith, John W. Smith's mother. Catharine Smith's many Welling relatives would have whished them happiness. Catharine's Post cousins across the lane in the Shingle House would have helped them celebrate. Down the road a piece Catharine's Burt retatives would have come to the quest list. In the countryside the Wisners, Blains, Bairds and Forshees would have hitched up their buggies to visit their relatives' new home. Dozens of cousins and uncles and aunts representing most of the early pioneer families of Warwick must have toured the mansion - "the pride of the Village" according to Frank Forester's account in his Warwick Woodlands, a book about his first visit to Warwick around 1831. No doubt hospitaliy was shown to the customers of John W. Smith's thriving store and stables next door.
John W. Smith was active in civic responsibilities during his lifetime. He served as Town Supervisor from 1831 - 1836. He was the School Supervisor and Inspector of the schools at various times. He was an original trustee of the first Warwick Library.
History books seldom mention the wives of illustrious forefathers. Yet this first brick home in the tiny village of Warwick was as much a contribution of Catharine Welling Smith as of her husband. It was through her family that the land was acquired and very likely some of her inheritance paid for and furnished the home.
The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick has decided that this historically signifcant building should be designated for landmark statuss as the Smith-Welling House.
Those of us latecomers and recent newcomers are very fortunate that the home is still standing as a reminnder of the heritage of the past. Many of us can relate to it in its use as Warwick's first hospital and more recently as the headquarters of the V.F.W., where so many persons have contributed to the welfare of the village through service and recreational projects.
The next time you pass the Smith-Welling House let your imagination soar and picture the mansion as it was in the early days - the focus and nucleus of the social life of the orginal Warwick Village.
Warwick Historical Papers Volume 6, Part 2
This is a transcription of an article published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated Mar 2, 1979. Used with permission.
Hylah Hasbrouck, Warwick school teacher 30 years
Miss Hylah Hasbrouck, 96, a school teacher for 41 years, 30 of which were spent in the Warwick school system, died April 25, 1979, in Newton (NJ) Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Maple Avenue, Warwick, Miss Hasbrouck had resided in recent years at the Andover (NJ) Nursing Home.
Many Warwick resedents remember Miss Hasbrouck fondly as their fourth and fifth grade school teacher. In all her years in Warwick, 1910 - 1941, she was absent only 44 1/2 days. Twenty-five of them were taken in 1931 due to illness.
Miss Hasbrouck was born June 21, 1882, in New Platz, N.Y., the daughter of Josiah and Margaret DeKay Hasbrouck. After the death of her father, she and her moter lived with her grandmother on the old DeKay farm on the Jersey line.
She graduated from Warwick Institute in 1901 with a Regents diploma. In 1904 she graduated from New Platz, taking the "Classical Course." She did summer work at Oswego Normal in 1919 and 1928 and in 1935 spent five weeks at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She also took a course at New York University, toured Great Britian in 1938, and in 1939 visited Bermuda, Nassau, Jamaica and the New England States.
She started teaching sixth grade in Chester, N.Y. in 1904 for $400 a year, ten months a year. She taught in Chester until 1909. In 1910 she started teaching fifth grade in Warwick for $500 a year, she taught various combinations of grades, third through sixth. When she retired July 1, 1941, she was making $1600 a year.
Miss Hasbrouck was interested in children, teaching basket weaving at her home on Saturdays. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the YMCA wich sent holiday baskets to needy families. She joined the Reformed Church on June 3, 1899 and belonged to the Missionary Society and the Eendract Guild. She was also a member of the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick, the Hasbrouck Family Association and the Huguenot Historical Society of New Platz.
Miss Hasbrouck and her mother lived in the Hasbrouck House at 3 Maple Avenue which was in the family for 150 years. In the fall of 1967 the Chester Bank purchased the property and remodeled the home for use as a bank, for which they received an architectual award. It is now the Key Bank of Southeastern New York.
There is a special Hylah Hasbrouck room in the bank, with a portrait of Miss Hasbrouck over the mantel.
Miss Hasbrouck is survived by several cousins.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Lazear-Smith Funeral Home, Warwick, by the Rev. James Vincent.
Burial was in Warwick Cemetery.
Hylah Hasbrouck, Warwick school teacher 30 years
Miss Hylah Hasbrouck, 96, a school teacher for 41 years, 30 of which were spent in the Warwick school system, died April 25, 1979, in Newton (NJ) Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Maple Avenue, Warwick, Miss Hasbrouck had resided in recent years at the Andover (NJ) Nursing Home.
Many Warwick resedents remember Miss Hasbrouck fondly as their fourth and fifth grade school teacher. In all her years in Warwick, 1910 - 1941, she was absent only 44 1/2 days. Twenty-five of them were taken in 1931 due to illness.
Miss Hasbrouck was born June 21, 1882, in New Platz, N.Y., the daughter of Josiah and Margaret DeKay Hasbrouck. After the death of her father, she and her moter lived with her grandmother on the old DeKay farm on the Jersey line.
She graduated from Warwick Institute in 1901 with a Regents diploma. In 1904 she graduated from New Platz, taking the "Classical Course." She did summer work at Oswego Normal in 1919 and 1928 and in 1935 spent five weeks at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She also took a course at New York University, toured Great Britian in 1938, and in 1939 visited Bermuda, Nassau, Jamaica and the New England States.
She started teaching sixth grade in Chester, N.Y. in 1904 for $400 a year, ten months a year. She taught in Chester until 1909. In 1910 she started teaching fifth grade in Warwick for $500 a year, she taught various combinations of grades, third through sixth. When she retired July 1, 1941, she was making $1600 a year.
Miss Hasbrouck was interested in children, teaching basket weaving at her home on Saturdays. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the YMCA wich sent holiday baskets to needy families. She joined the Reformed Church on June 3, 1899 and belonged to the Missionary Society and the Eendract Guild. She was also a member of the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick, the Hasbrouck Family Association and the Huguenot Historical Society of New Platz.
Miss Hasbrouck and her mother lived in the Hasbrouck House at 3 Maple Avenue which was in the family for 150 years. In the fall of 1967 the Chester Bank purchased the property and remodeled the home for use as a bank, for which they received an architectual award. It is now the Key Bank of Southeastern New York.
There is a special Hylah Hasbrouck room in the bank, with a portrait of Miss Hasbrouck over the mantel.
Miss Hasbrouck is survived by several cousins.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Lazear-Smith Funeral Home, Warwick, by the Rev. James Vincent.
Burial was in Warwick Cemetery.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
McCann Hotel, New Milford
This is a transcription of a New Milford column from the Warwick Advertiser, dated May 3, 1900. The two local papers covered the happenings in the hamlets of Warwick Township and parts of New Jersey. This is a short reportage from New Milford
New Mildord
Correspondence of the Advertiser
James M. McCann, who was burned out at this place, is now arranging to open a hotel in his home at the bridge, near the railway station. This is one move out of the old "Jockey Hollow" village, caused by the fire. Those of us who are left hope that there will be but few to follow this lead, as we prefer the old "Hollow" to be rebuilt.
With our water power this place should have some manufacturing business.
We are waiting to hear how the matter of moving the postoffice will come out - will it go to the bridge or remain in the "Hollow."
(Ed. Jockey Hollow is sort of downtown New Milford and the original site of much of the activity of the hamlet in its early days. The Bridge is sort of the uptown part of New Milford, which includes the old covered bridge, the mill, and later the train station, creamery and Conklin & Strong store. The McCann hotel is currently owned by Mrs. Claske Franck. Known for years as "Pacem in Terris."
New Mildord
Correspondence of the Advertiser
James M. McCann, who was burned out at this place, is now arranging to open a hotel in his home at the bridge, near the railway station. This is one move out of the old "Jockey Hollow" village, caused by the fire. Those of us who are left hope that there will be but few to follow this lead, as we prefer the old "Hollow" to be rebuilt.
With our water power this place should have some manufacturing business.
We are waiting to hear how the matter of moving the postoffice will come out - will it go to the bridge or remain in the "Hollow."
(Ed. Jockey Hollow is sort of downtown New Milford and the original site of much of the activity of the hamlet in its early days. The Bridge is sort of the uptown part of New Milford, which includes the old covered bridge, the mill, and later the train station, creamery and Conklin & Strong store. The McCann hotel is currently owned by Mrs. Claske Franck. Known for years as "Pacem in Terris."
New Postcard
This is a postcard of the Stanabach store on Ryerson Road in New Milford. I had seen this card before, but didn't persoanally own it . I do now; came in the mail today. It is unused with a divided back (1907 - 1914). The 1900 fire destroyed the orignal store and Jacob Stanabach rebuilt in 1903. Don't know why it was looking like this at the time.
I love old postcards when it comes to local history. They manage to capture images of days gone by. Family pictures can do the same, but for some reason these are hard to come by. I think many people think that their old photos are of interest to family members only and that no one else would be interested. My opinion is that if you lived in Warwick and were part of the Warwick communtiy, your old photos are part of Warwick's local history. This means old photos of ancestors from Warwick even if you don't know where Warwick is. Please dig them out and share them. Please let me know what you have and I will do my best to help you share them with the rest of us. Email me at: thann@comcast.net.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
James Henry Nanny House, 4 Blooms Corner Rd., Edenville
Got an email today from Chris Finney from Maryland. Chris is related to the Edenville Nannys and found my Blog on the Web. He emailed seven pictures and some information on the family and has given his permission for me to share this. Thanks Chris.
The top photo is the Nanny (aka Nanney) manor in Nannau, North Wales, England. The Nanneys were a prominent family there for many centuries. The manor house still stands. The branch of the family that ended up on Blooms Corner Road came from near Huntington, Long Island. David Nanny built the house in 1790.
The bottom photo show James Henry Nanny (far right) and Henry Johnson Nanny (third from right).
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