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Visiting the Hudson River Valley journalofantiques.com
Publisher
I of New York State than you know something about the nat- home, saying, “All that is within me cries maxine@journalofantiques.com
Springwood in Hyde Park his lifelong
f you’ve ever visited or spent time in the Hudson River Valley
Maxine Carter-Lome
ural beauty and rich history of this early settlement region of
out to go back to my home on the
our country. If not, we hope this issue inspires you to take a trip.
Jeffrey Lome
The river that flows through what is now the Hudson River Hudson River.” Maxine Carter-Lome Business Manager
The centuries of residents that have
Valley was first discovered by Giovanni da Verrazano in 1524 settled in the towns and cities along this jeffrey@journalofantiques.com
but named for the Englishman Henry Hudson, who sailed for 315-mile meandering stretch of water have looked to the River Managing Editor
the Dutch East India Company in 1609 in search of a “north- as a source of food, transportation, protection, inspiration, Judy Gonyeau
west passage” to the Pacific Ocean. The River originates in the recreation, and employment. Agricultural farms, mills, and later editorial@journalofantiques.com
Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York near Albany and industrial manufacturing plants helped build and populate Contributing Writer
flows southward through the eastern edge of the state into the many of these river towns for generations but eventually, indus- Erica P. Lome
Upper New York Bay between New York City and Jersey City. try and man’s dominion over the land took its toll on the River Sales Representatives
Although not the route Hudson hoped to find, the Dutch in the form of industrial waste, notably PCBs, raw sewage, oil, Pat Rainka
sponsors of his voyage smartly recognized the new trading oppor- paper mill discharges, and organic runoff. journalofantiques@gmail.com
tunities the river could provide and quickly settled three major, In 1984, the EPA placed 200 miles of river, between Hudson Art Director
strategic outposts: New Amsterdam, Wiltwyck, and Fort
Falls and the Battery in New York City, on its National Lynn Cotterman
Orange. New Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Priorities List of the country’s most contaminated hazardous ads@journalofantiques.com
Hudson River, and would later become known as New York waste sites. By then, not a single fish was found in many areas, Graphic Design/Production
City. Wiltwyck was founded roughly halfway up the Hudson and commercial fishing, once a thriving source of income, was Jill Montague
River between New Amsterdam and Fort Orange. That outpost virtually nonexistent. Enter singer, songwriter, and environ- Administrative Assistant
would later become Kingston. Fort Orange was the outpost that mental activist Pete Seeger. Susan French
was the furthest up the Hudson River. That outpost would later Devastated by what was happening to the “Mighty Hudson,” info@journalofantiques.com
become known as Albany. The map from 1650 on this issue’s Seeger decided “to build a boat to save the river.” Holding
cover richly illustrates the region’s early settlement and Dutch small, fundraising river concerts throughout the Hudson River 508-347-1960
influence. The Dutch West India Company operated a monop- Valley, he literally passed his banjo among the crowd, collecting Toll free:
oly on the region for roughly twenty years before other business- contributions to build the sloop Clearwater, today a world-
men were allowed to set up their own ventures in the colony. renowned floating classroom and symbol of the American 888-698-0734
While the Dutch attempted to maintain a stronghold in the Environmental Movement. This summer the “Clearwater Fax: 508-347-0911
cities along the River, encroachment from indigenous tribes and Festival – Hudson River Revival” celebrated its 50th anniversary, Mailing:
the British kept the region in constant motion until British still gathering thousands for a weekend of folk music and P. O. Box 950
defenses broke through in 1647 at New Amsterdam, and Sturbridge, MA 01566
environmental activism. Thanks in great part to the awareness
Director-General Peter Stuyvesant was forced to surrender the Seeger brought to the plight of the River, the Federal Clean E-mail:
city and the colony to the British, who in triumph renamed it Water Act was signed in 1972 to regulate pollutant discharges at info@journalofantiques.com
New York after the Duke of York. Thus ended Dutch control industrial facilities and protect the Hudson River from further
over New York and the Hudson River, but not its influence. You damage. Environmental oversight, stringent monitoring, and UPS and FedEx
massive cleanup projects in the recent decades are bringing the
can learn more about the settlement and evolution of the Shipping Address:
46 Hall Road
Hudson River Valley on page 24 in Erica Lome’s feature, river back to life but damage has been done, the full extent of Sturbridge, MA 01566
“America’s Eden: A Historic Look at the Hudson River Valley.” which may not be known for generations.
The towns that make up the Hudson River Valley and the Given a second chance and a renewed appreciation for the SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Catskill mountain range that frames them have seen more 12 Monthly Issues: $28. US
region’s natural beauty and assets, the Hudson River Valley
than their fair share of history. Artists, naturalists, writers, indus- today is flourishing as a destination for antiquers, history lovers, Single Issue Rate: $5.
info@journalofantiques.com
trialists, revolutionaries, politicians, and presidents have been recreational enthusiasts, foodies, wine lovers, and artists;
drawn to this region for more than 350 years. It has given rise to something for everyone. In this issue, we share a few of the “not- The Journal of
to-be-missed” historic homes and sites on page 26, and from per-
American folktales (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Antiques and Collectibles
Winkle), and a uniquely American movement of landscape sonal experience I can tell you that the towns of Nyack, is published monthly,
painting known as the Hudson River School of Art. General Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Kingston, and Hudson, New York have 12 times per year, by
George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental some great antique shops. Enjoy the experience! Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
Army, made his headquarters and residence for eight months in 46 Hall Road
Newburgh, New York in 1782 as the War drew to an end; Sturbridge MA 01566.
Robert Fulton’s steamship made its maiden voyage down the Periodicals postage paid at
Hudson River from Clermont; and Franklin Roosevelt made Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher Sturbridge MA.
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Visiting the Hudson River Valley journalofantiques.com
Publisher
I of New York State than you know something about the nat- home, saying, “All that is within me cries maxine@journalofantiques.com
Springwood in Hyde Park his lifelong
f you’ve ever visited or spent time in the Hudson River Valley
Maxine Carter-Lome
ural beauty and rich history of this early settlement region of
out to go back to my home on the
our country. If not, we hope this issue inspires you to take a trip.
Jeffrey Lome
The river that flows through what is now the Hudson River Hudson River.” Maxine Carter-Lome Business Manager
The centuries of residents that have
Valley was first discovered by Giovanni da Verrazano in 1524 settled in the towns and cities along this jeffrey@journalofantiques.com
but named for the Englishman Henry Hudson, who sailed for 315-mile meandering stretch of water have looked to the River Managing Editor
the Dutch East India Company in 1609 in search of a “north- as a source of food, transportation, protection, inspiration, Judy Gonyeau
west passage” to the Pacific Ocean. The River originates in the recreation, and employment. Agricultural farms, mills, and later editorial@journalofantiques.com
Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York near Albany and industrial manufacturing plants helped build and populate Contributing Writer
flows southward through the eastern edge of the state into the many of these river towns for generations but eventually, indus- Erica P. Lome
Upper New York Bay between New York City and Jersey City. try and man’s dominion over the land took its toll on the River Sales Representatives
Although not the route Hudson hoped to find, the Dutch in the form of industrial waste, notably PCBs, raw sewage, oil, Pat Rainka
sponsors of his voyage smartly recognized the new trading oppor- paper mill discharges, and organic runoff. journalofantiques@gmail.com
tunities the river could provide and quickly settled three major, In 1984, the EPA placed 200 miles of river, between Hudson Art Director
strategic outposts: New Amsterdam, Wiltwyck, and Fort
Falls and the Battery in New York City, on its National Lynn Cotterman
Orange. New Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Priorities List of the country’s most contaminated hazardous ads@journalofantiques.com
Hudson River, and would later become known as New York waste sites. By then, not a single fish was found in many areas, Graphic Design/Production
City. Wiltwyck was founded roughly halfway up the Hudson and commercial fishing, once a thriving source of income, was Jill Montague
River between New Amsterdam and Fort Orange. That outpost virtually nonexistent. Enter singer, songwriter, and environ- Administrative Assistant
would later become Kingston. Fort Orange was the outpost that mental activist Pete Seeger. Susan French
was the furthest up the Hudson River. That outpost would later Devastated by what was happening to the “Mighty Hudson,” info@journalofantiques.com
become known as Albany. The map from 1650 on this issue’s Seeger decided “to build a boat to save the river.” Holding
cover richly illustrates the region’s early settlement and Dutch small, fundraising river concerts throughout the Hudson River 508-347-1960
influence. The Dutch West India Company operated a monop- Valley, he literally passed his banjo among the crowd, collecting Toll free:
oly on the region for roughly twenty years before other business- contributions to build the sloop Clearwater, today a world-
men were allowed to set up their own ventures in the colony. renowned floating classroom and symbol of the American 888-698-0734
While the Dutch attempted to maintain a stronghold in the Environmental Movement. This summer the “Clearwater Fax: 508-347-0911
cities along the River, encroachment from indigenous tribes and Festival – Hudson River Revival” celebrated its 50th anniversary, Mailing:
the British kept the region in constant motion until British still gathering thousands for a weekend of folk music and P. O. Box 950
defenses broke through in 1647 at New Amsterdam, and Sturbridge, MA 01566
environmental activism. Thanks in great part to the awareness
Director-General Peter Stuyvesant was forced to surrender the Seeger brought to the plight of the River, the Federal Clean E-mail:
city and the colony to the British, who in triumph renamed it Water Act was signed in 1972 to regulate pollutant discharges at info@journalofantiques.com
New York after the Duke of York. Thus ended Dutch control industrial facilities and protect the Hudson River from further
over New York and the Hudson River, but not its influence. You damage. Environmental oversight, stringent monitoring, and UPS and FedEx
massive cleanup projects in the recent decades are bringing the
can learn more about the settlement and evolution of the Shipping Address:
46 Hall Road
Hudson River Valley on page 24 in Erica Lome’s feature, river back to life but damage has been done, the full extent of Sturbridge, MA 01566
“America’s Eden: A Historic Look at the Hudson River Valley.” which may not be known for generations.
The towns that make up the Hudson River Valley and the Given a second chance and a renewed appreciation for the SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Catskill mountain range that frames them have seen more 12 Monthly Issues: $28. US
region’s natural beauty and assets, the Hudson River Valley
than their fair share of history. Artists, naturalists, writers, indus- today is flourishing as a destination for antiquers, history lovers, Single Issue Rate: $5.
info@journalofantiques.com
trialists, revolutionaries, politicians, and presidents have been recreational enthusiasts, foodies, wine lovers, and artists;
drawn to this region for more than 350 years. It has given rise to something for everyone. In this issue, we share a few of the “not- The Journal of
to-be-missed” historic homes and sites on page 26, and from per-
American folktales (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Antiques and Collectibles
Winkle), and a uniquely American movement of landscape sonal experience I can tell you that the towns of Nyack, is published monthly,
painting known as the Hudson River School of Art. General Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Kingston, and Hudson, New York have 12 times per year, by
George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental some great antique shops. Enjoy the experience! Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
Army, made his headquarters and residence for eight months in 46 Hall Road
Newburgh, New York in 1782 as the War drew to an end; Sturbridge MA 01566.
Robert Fulton’s steamship made its maiden voyage down the Periodicals postage paid at
Hudson River from Clermont; and Franklin Roosevelt made Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher Sturbridge MA.
Subscribe Today! " POSTMASTER:
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Get our online version with special inserts delivered to your Inbox!
Both In Print ISSN: (1539-5618)
Online!
and
Enjoy our printed version at your leisure and keep our
magazine with you—on your computer , phone, ipad—wherever you are! P.O. Box 950
2 W ays to Subscribe! Sturbridge, MA 01566
Go Online journalofantiques.com/subscribe. The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
to our secure webpage:
Or, simply fill out this form and mail it to: reserves the right to reject any advertising that
P .O. Box 950, Sturbridge, MA 01566
does not comply with our standards. The Journal
Name: Phone: will not be liable for any errors or omissions but
will print a correction in the following issue if
Street Address: Email: notification of such error is sent by the appropriate
deadline. Original manuscripts are welcomed by
City: State: Zip: qualified writers. We assume no responsibility for
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