Author Archives: HV-Rob

HVR Presentation – December 3, 2022 at Bronxville Library

Posted on November 20, 2022 by HV-Rob

Please join us for our first in-person program since June 2019! Thomas Rinaldi and Robert Yasinsac will present Hudson Valley Ruins on Saturday December 3, 3:00pm, at the Bronxville Public Library. . In an effort to raise awareness for the … Continue reading →

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HVR 2021 In Review – Part Two

Posted on December 31, 2021 by HV-Rob

Continuing from Part One. July – Newburgh – City Club Opened The Newburgh City Club, originally the Dr. William Culbert House, is one of the Hudson Valley’s most significant ruins owing to its being a rare surviving collaboration of architectural … Continue reading →

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HVR 2021 In Review – Part One

Posted on December 27, 2021 by HV-Rob

Hello and Happy Holidays! In lieu of any real posts this year, I present a summary of newsworthy happenings. Mainly, the usual roster of demolitions, but some more-positive news as well. January – Kingston – Brickyard Trail Opens Just after … Continue reading →

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Online Presentation – Tuesday October 5

Posted on October 1, 2021 by HV-Rob

Thomas Rinaldi and Robert Yasinsac will present Hudson Valley Ruins on Tuesday October 5 at 7pm for the Somers Library. In this one hour virtual presentation we will share a history of the built Hudson Valley as it relates to … Continue reading →

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Hudson Valley Ruins Presentation – July 19, 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by HV-Rob

Thomas Rinaldi and Robert Yasinsac will present Hudson Valley Ruins on Monday July 19 at 7pm for the Greenburgh Public Library. In this one hour program we will share a history of the built Hudson Valley as it relates to … Continue reading →

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Hudson Valley Ruins Presentation – July 19, 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021 by HV-Rob

Thomas Rinaldi and Robert Yasinsac will present Hudson Valley Ruins on Monday July 19 at 7pm for the Greenburgh Public Library. In this one hour program we will share a history of the built Hudson Valley as it relates to … Continue reading →

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Illuminance at Bannerman’s Castle – Film Premiere November 13-15

Posted on November 11, 2020 by HV-Rob

ILLUMINANCE- Film Premieres November 13th-15th “Illuminance” was filmed in October 2020 and features performances from the Daisy Jopling Band, Michael Feigenbaum, local youth musicians, and more. Performed under a full harvest moon, enjoy an intimate performance by the Daisy Jopling … Continue reading →

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Louw-Bogardus House Stabilization Work

Posted on July 3, 2020 by HV-Rob

June 28, 2020 Good news! Stabilization and partial restoration is underway at the Louw-Bogardus House in Kingston, NY. Parts of the house date to 1665-69, making the Louw-Bogardus House the oldest standing ruin among Hudson Valley Ruins. Friends of Historic … Continue reading →

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Demolition of The Croft

Posted on February 12, 2020 by HV-Rob

The Croft, RIP. In June 2019 Teatown Lake Reservation, a nature preserve and environmental education center, announced its decision to move forward with demolition of the Croft, a c. 1914 Tudor style mansion built by antiques dealer Arthur Vernay from … Continue reading →

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HVR 2019

Posted on December 21, 2019 by HV-Rob

Hello again! One of these years I will get back into the habit of blogging. Until then, here is my favorite annual post. Mostly ruins, mostly Hudson Valley. Twelve images representative of my wanderings throughout 2019. 01. January Odell Farmhouse, … Continue reading →

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