Category Archives: Historic Preservation

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 →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Ulster County | 2 Comments

HVR February 2016 Updates

Posted on February 18, 2016 by HV-Rob

Recently there have been notable developments regarding abandoned and endangered buildings in the Hudson Valley – the planned demolition of a 19th century bluestone house, a listing of preservation-worthy structures, and the proposed reuse of a significant endangered site. Nathaniel … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Demolition Alert, Historic Preservation, Ulster County | Leave a comment

District No. 1 Public School renovations, Athens, NY

Posted on August 21, 2014 by HV-Rob

It has been a while since I spent considerable time on the west side of the upper Hudson Valley, so this past Saturday I visited some of my favorite little river landing villages in Greene County. I also intended to … Continue reading →

Posted in Greene County, Historic Preservation | 6 Comments

Bannerman’s Island Arsenal – Tower Stabilization

Posted on November 30, 2013 by HV-Rob

Some good news here for a turn. I have just received some photos from Wes Gottlock of the Bannerman Castle Trust that show the beginning of work being done to stabilize the tower of Bannerman’s Island Arsenal. The arsenal, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutchess County, Historic Preservation | 1 Comment

Beacon, August 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by HV-Rob

On my way home from Rosendale I stopped in Beacon for what is becoming my post-explore dinner at Tito Santana’s Tacqueria. I usually get a couple of tofu tacos and a Mexican coke, and slice of vegan chocolate cake if … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutchess County, Historic Preservation | 10 Comments

HVR Updates – February 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by HV-Rob

Reynolds Farmhouse, Somers, NY It is not often that we get to report good news but that is what is underway at Angle Fly preserve in Somers (Westcehster County). The Somers Land Trust plans to restore the c. 1776 Reynolds … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Demolition Alert, Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 3 Comments

Boyce Thompson Institute – RFP

Posted on November 16, 2012 by HV-Rob

Press release just in from City Hall: CITY OF YONKERS ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ACQUISITION & REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE SITE YONKERS, NY — November 16, 2012 – The City of Yonkers today announced its release … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 10 Comments

Yonkers Power Station proposal

Posted on November 14, 2012 by HV-Rob

The Journal News yesterday reported on a plan to redevelop the Yonkers Power Station. New owner Ron Shemesh and his company Glenwood POH plan to create a hotel and conference center within the existing buildings of the power station. The … Continue reading →

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St. George’s Church, Mohegan Lake, NY

Posted on April 25, 2012 by HV-Rob

The family of prominent painter, muralist, author, and stained glass designer John LaFarge is associated with this formerly abandoned church (Bing aerial), located in northern Westchester County. John LaFarge’s widowed mother, Louisa Binese LaFarge, moved into a nearby Swiss chalet-style … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 16 Comments

Warburton Avenue, Yonkers

Posted on March 9, 2012 by HV-Rob

The Journal News reported that a once-threatened row of buildings on Warburton Avenue in Yonkers will be preserved. In late 2007, the Greyston Foundation announced plans that would demolish the connected buildings located opposite Philipse Manor Hall (a later proposal … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Westchester County | 1 Comment