Category Archives: Demolition Alert

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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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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Tappan Zee Bridge Demolition – May 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by HV-Rob

On Tuesday May 8, 2018, the central span of the Tappan Zee Bridge was lowered onto a barge and taken away. Though previously the approach spans had been cut, the view of that work was largely obscured by the new … Continue reading →

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Fire at Hudson River State Hospital – 4/27/18

Posted on April 27, 2018 by HV-Rob

Hudson River State Hospital, Administration Building, July 2011. From our Instagram post this morning: “We are extremely saddened to share news that the central administration building at the former Hudson River State Hospital is suffering what appears to be a … Continue reading →

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St. John the Evangelist, Stockport

Posted on January 14, 2018 by HV-Rob

The Church of St. John the Evangelist in Stockport (Columbia County) is being dismantled. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is thought to be the oldest Episcopal Church building in Columbia County. The … Continue reading →

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Gallery tours tomorrow!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by HV-Rob

Hudson Valley Ruins Gallery Tours November 18, 2017, 1:00pm and 3:00pm Photo by Tom Rinaldi. August 20, 2016. Friendly reminder that Saturday November 18 will be the last time that Tom Rinaldi and I will lead gallery tours of our … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Lecture and Updates

Posted on September 8, 2017 by HV-Rob

Hudson Valley Ruins Presentation at Hudson River Maritime Museum Please join Tom Rinaldi and Rob Yasinsac this Wednesday September 13, 7:00pm, at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston for an illustrated presentation of “Hudson Valley Ruins.” “Linger here among … Continue reading →

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Wyndclyffe Update – April 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by HV-Rob

Local rumor has it that Wyndclyffe is under contract to a buyer who wishes to demolish the ruins. An application for a “Certificate of Removal or Demolition under Town Code Chapter 125, Zoning, Section 125-62, Historic Buildings, in the matter … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Estate Buildings at Trump State Park

Posted on April 1, 2017 by HV-Rob

Donald J. Trump State Park – not an April Fool’s joke – contains some old estate buildings slated for demolition. More photos and information at this new entry on HVR.

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