Category Archives: Dutchess County

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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50th anniversary of the Great Bannerman Castle Fire

Posted on August 8, 2019 by HV-Rob

50th anniversary of the Great Bannerman Castle Fire New York Times Sometime probably shortly before midnight on August 7, 1969, Bannerman’s Island Arsenal caught on fire. Bannerman’s Castle, as it is popularly known, was the island warehouse of Frank Bannerman’s … Continue reading →

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Two Upcoming Presentations

Posted on November 25, 2018 by HV-Rob

Nobody’s Fool – December 6, 2018. Irvington, NY. I hope your Thanksgiving was better than Paul Newman’s holiday was in “Nobody’s Fool.” I’ll be introducing the film at its December 6 showing at Town Hall Theater in Irvington, NY. Nobody’s … 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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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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HVR Opening Reception & Sale of Wyndclyffe

Posted on October 1, 2016 by HV-Rob

HUDSON VALLEY RUINS at the NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM Many thanks to all who attended the opening reception and gallery tour on September 24! Tom Rinaldi and I had a lot of fun leading the tour and we hope you … Continue reading →

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Reflections On and With Mr. Bannerman’s Tower

Posted on November 4, 2015 by HV-Rob

Hello Friends of Hudson Valley Ruins, Please read below for information about an upcoming photography exhibit by a good friend of mine, which I think would be of interest to you. Rob _____________________________________________________ Reflections On and With Mr. Bannerman’s Tower … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at “Nobody’s Fool” – Part Two

Posted on April 5, 2015 by HV-Rob

Picking up from where we left off in Part One, in the Matteawan section of Beacon: 25. Main Street, Beacon I lucked out here! I just walked up the street from the Tip Top Construction site when, rounding the corner, … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at “Nobody’s Fool” – Part One

Posted on March 31, 2015 by HV-Rob

One of my favorite movies, maybe my favorite movie, is “Nobody’s Fool.” There might be a few reasons why I like it so much, but the fact that it draws on familiar and interesting architecture and locations, right here in … Continue reading →

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Halloween Blog Part 4 – An Italian Murder?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by HV-Rob

Well, that’s some serious detective work right there. The Coroner and the Chief of Police were of the opinion that this man was murdered, before his head, arm, and foot were chopped off and his remains tied with telegraph wire … Continue reading →

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