Category Archives: Demolition Alert

Hudson Valley Ruins Before the Internet?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by HV-Rob

When I recently photographed my grandmother’s artworks including her Tappan Zee Bridge construction paintings, my aunt also showed me some of her mom’s scrapbooks. One is entitled “Hudson River 1” and the other one is labeled “Tarrytown 2.” Both books … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Historic Photographs and Documents, Westchester County | 9 Comments

Jackson House, Fishkill

Posted on December 13, 2013 by HV-Rob

Fishkill’s Jackson House was demolished on December 3, 2013, following an executive meeting of the Village Board of Trustees the night before at which the Building Inspector and Mayor James Miccio declared the house to be “unsafe.” Although the house … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Dutchess County | 2 Comments

Chevrolet Neon Lost

Posted on November 9, 2013 by HV-Rob

Earlier this year I reported on the loss of one of Westchester County’s great collections of neon signs. As the year winds down I report on another loss – a set of neon signs that illuminated the Curry Chevrolet dealership … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Night Photography, Westchester County | 3 Comments

Paul Clark House and Tavern, Albany

Posted on September 12, 2013 by HV-Rob

Undated image of the Paul Clark House, when it was Liggett’s Drug Store. From John Wolcott I received the news that the Tandoor Palace restaurant on Lark Street in Albany was demolished on Friday August 2, 2013. The restaurant was … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Demolition Alert, Dutchess County, Rensselaer County, Westchester County | 1 Comment

HVR Demolition Alert Update May 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by HV-Rob

St. Patrick’s Church, Watervliet Fred Rieck recently sent in these photographs of the demolition of St. Patrick’s Church in Watervliet (Albany County). Strictly speaking of buildings, this is about as heart-breaking as it gets. This perfectly good building served the … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Columbia County, Demolition Alert, Dutchess County | 2 Comments

Hutton Company Brick Works, Kingston

Posted on March 27, 2013 by HV-Rob

The future for a rare surviving example of a type of industrial operation once common along the Hudson River is in question pending the outcome of development plans for the site. The surviving structures of the Hutton Company Brick Works … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Ulster County | 10 Comments

Building 52, Anaconda Wire and Cable Company

Posted on March 5, 2013 by HV-Rob

Building 52, Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Hastings-on-Hudson, NY The last remaining building from the Anaconda Wire and Cable Company is again being considered for demolition. This weekend I was forwarded the following email which the mayor of Hastings-on-Hudson sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Westchester County | 7 Comments

Tarrytown’s Bridge Plaza Shopping Center Neon Signs

Posted on March 2, 2013 by HV-Rob

It is not often that we chronicle shopping centers here at Hudson Valley Ruins, but now that some centers are well past fifty years old they at least meet the age criteria to be considered “historic.” Whether one of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Westchester County | 21 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

2012 – The Demolition Year in Review

Posted on December 21, 2012 by HV-Rob

Well, the world didn’t end today (not yet) but 2012 was the end of the line for many historic and architecturally significant buildings here in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson River Valley is designated a National Heritage Area. We encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert | 12 Comments