dutchess county

Kast - National Parks Gallery - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

A kast is a large Dutch cabinet typically made in the 17th and 18th centuries for the storage of household items. The bold cornice top is a signature design feature of many kasten. This example was purchased by... More

Creamer and Sugar Bowl - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A creamer and sugar bowl made at the Val-Kill Forge.

Magazine Rack - National Parks Gallery

A magazine rack made at the Val-Kill Shop. This form was copied from an 18th century canterbury at Monticello that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson.

Draft of the lands disputed by Philipse Patent against Beekmans & Ramb...

Scale 1:31,680; 40 chains to an in. Title from verso. Alternate title from Philip Lee Phillips' A list of maps of America: [Map of Fishkill and vicinity] Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermark. R... More

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Ice Yachting on the Hudson River

An ice boat in full sail on the frozen Hudson River.

County convention. Liberty and justice. The Dutchess County anti-slave...

Lower half wanting. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 118, Folder 40.

A map of the incorporated village of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, st...

Relief shown by hachures. Shows all buildings, cadastral lot/tract lines, selected landowners' names, and wooded areas. Published: Poughkeepsie, September 1834. LC copy imperfect: Darkened, brittle, cracked, to... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Peekskill (N.Y.), to Charlotte Phelp...

In a letter written to his wife, Charlotte, from Peekskill on March 23, Amos A. Phelps says he read “John Newton’s life, letters,” and expresses his distaste for the religious sentiments with which the slave tr... More

To the Anti-Slavery Electors of Dutchess County

Map of Dutchess County, New-York : from actual surveys /

Relief shown by hachures. Shows landowners. "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1850 by Robert P. Smith..." LC Land ownership maps, 491 Includes "Plan of Poughkeepsie", statistical chart, notes an... More

End view house, Stereoscope Card. New York State, 19th century.

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[Herdsman with bull] - Early photography, Public domain image

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Elliott Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

Eleanor’s father, Elliott Bulloch Roosevelt (1860-1894) was a son of Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr, the only brother of President Theodore Roosevelt, and godfather of FDR. Elliott was enormously at... More

View North from Dock Presqu'ile

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Distant View of Newburg from Presqu'ile

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Hudson River Highlands. Albumen print, Getty Museum. Public domain pho...

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View from parlor window, Presqu'ile

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Presqu'ile Hudson River Highlands, J. Paul Getty Museum

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Hudson River Highlands from Polypells Is.

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Poughkeepsie, N.Y : 1874 - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

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Eleanor Roosevelt, National Parks gallery

Photo of Eleanor Roosevelt in a frame made at the Val-Kill Shop.

Franklin D. Roosevelt home: Old Barn

Bellefield. When Thomas Newbold acquired the property in 1885, only the Mansion and the Old Barn existed. The barn was most likely built in the early 1800s. It was used to store hay and contained three horse s... More

Laura Delano - National Parks Gallery

Laura "Polly" Delano (1885-1972) with eleven Irish Setter puppies. FDR's cousin Laura was the daughter of Warren and Jennie Walters Delano. She was a well-known breeder of Irish Setters and Dachschunds serving ... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New Yo...

Jun 1887. 1 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York

Nov 1887. 1 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Bangall, Dutchess County, New York

Jun 1887. 1 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Millerton, Dutchess County, New York

May 1889. 1 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Anna Hall Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

Eleanor Roosevelt's mother, Anna Hall Roosevelt (1863-1892) around the age of twenty-five. Anna was the eldest child of Mary Livingston Ludlow and Valentine Gill Hall. Anna could trace her heritage back to col... More

Anna Hall Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

Eleanor’s mother, Anna Rebecca Hall (1863-1892) was the eldest child of Mary Livingston Ludlow and Valentine Gill Hall. Anna could trace her heritage back to colonial New York and the American Revolution—one re... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York

Nov 1892. 1 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Anna Hall Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

Eleanor’s mother, Anna Rebecca Hall (1863-1892) was the eldest child of Mary Livingston Ludlow and Valentine Gill Hall. Anna could trace her heritage back to colonial New York and the American Revolution—one re... More

William Forbes Morgan - Edith Hall and Hall Roosevelt

Edith Hall with her nephew Hall Roosevelt. Edith Livingstone Hall Morgan (1873-1920), affectionately known as Aunt Pussie, was the younger sister of Eleanor’s mother. Eleanor remembered fondly Aunt Pussie’s ki... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York

Apr 1898. 1 Sheet(s). New York fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability... More

Katherine Delano Robbins and her Daughter

Katherine "Kassie" Delano Robbins Collier, younger sister of Sara Delano Roosevelt, with her oldest daughter Muriel Robbins.

Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Young Men's Christian Association, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Bench and Bar of Dutchess County, N.Y

D19792 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Hall, E.K., copyrigh... More

William Forbes Morgan - Edith Hall Morgan

Edith Livingstone Hall Morgan (1873-1920), affectionately known as Aunt Pussie, was the younger sister of Eleanor’s mother. Eleanor remembered fondly Aunt Pussie’s kindness toward her when she was a young girl ... More

Holiday Hills YMCA postcard, Springfield College Collection

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A charming lake scene, "holiday hills" Y.M.C.A., Pawling, N.Y.

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Anna Roosevelt Cowles - National Parks Gallery

Anna Roosevelt Cowles (1855-1931), affectionately known as Bamie, was the paternal aunt of Eleanor Roosevelt. At the top of the photograph is the inscription, "For Eleanor Roosevelt by Boy Emmett, 1905." Auntie... More

Holiday Hills YMCA postcard, Springfield College Collection

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Holiday Hills YMCA, Pawling, New York

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Y.M.C.A. Building Millbrook, N.Y.

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Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Y.M.C.A., Holiday Hills Pawling, N.Y.

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Holiday Hills. The conference and vacation center of the New York City...

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Holiday Hills YMCA postcard, Springfield College Collection

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Holiday Hills Conference Center

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Y.M.C.A., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (swimming pool, boys gymnasium, mens gymn...

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Y.M.C.A Holiday Hills Pawling, New York

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A picturesque scene "Holiday Hills" Y.M.C.A., Pawling, N. Y.

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Y.M.C.A., Holiday Hills Pawling, N.Y.

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Holiday Hills YMCA postcard, Springfield College Collection

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Holiday Hills. The conference and vacation center of the New York City...

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Y.M.C.A. Holiday Hills Beach Pawling, New York

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Y.M.C.A Holiday Hills Pawling, New York

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Y.M.C.A. Building Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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New building Young Men's Christian Association, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

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Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Y.M.C.A. Building Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Holiday Hills Conference Center

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Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Y.M.C.A. Building, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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Post Road Stone Wall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Rock wall being constructed along Albany Post Road in 1906.

James Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

James “Jimmy” Roosevelt (1907-1991)was the second child and first son of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt. He attended Groton and Harvard. He was partner in a Boston insurance company until 1937. James took an a... More

Hall Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

Gracie Hall Roosevelt (1891-1941) was Eleanor Roosevelt's younger brother. Their relationship was one of the most important in Eleanor’s life. Following the death of their parents, the very young Hall and Elean... More

Hall Roosevelt - National Parks Gallery

Gracie Hall Roosevelt (1891-1941) was Eleanor Roosevelt's younger brother. Their relationship was one of the most important in Eleanor’s life. Following the death of their parents, the very young Hall and Elean... More

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

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Ice Yachts on the Hudson 1908

Isabella Greenway with her Children

Isabella Greenway with her children Martha and Robert Ferguson Jr. Isabella Selmes Ferguson Greenway King (1886-1953) was a prominent New York socialite when she met Eleanor Roosevelt in the summer of 1903. Is... More

Franklin D. Roosevelt's study. - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Franklin D. Roosevelt's study. West wall, featuring a portion of FDR's naval collection. [R-684]

Observatory, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

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Bellefield Mansion from Main Entry Drive

Bellefield. The mansion was one of the structures existing on the property when Thomas Newbold gained ownership. It was originally built by Judge John Johnston as a Federal style house in 1795-96. It was renova... More

Observatory, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

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Beatrix Farrand Garden Paths - Public domain drawing

Bellefield. Circulation was a strong component of the design of Beatrix Farrand's Formal Garden. While her plan has not been found, photos show a rectilinear path system. The layout of the gardens and paths cre... More

Sara Delano Roosevelt's Bedroom, South east corner.

After the 1915 addition to Springwood, Sara Delano Roosevelt relocated her bedroom to the newly built wing on the south side of the house. After her death, her furniture was returned to her original bedroom an... More

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

South end of Roosevelt home, added to existing home in 1915.

Snuggery fireplace - National Parks Gallery

Sara Roosevelt called this room her Snuggery because it was made much smaller by the 1915 renovations, yet retained many of the same furnishings.

Sumner Welles - National Parks Gallery

Sumner Welles (1892-1961) was a career diplomat and one of the most influential foreign policy advisors of the 20th century. Welles was born in New York to an upper-class family and like FDR, was educated at Gr... More

North end of President Roosevelt's home.

Northern end of the President's home. It was added to the existing home in 1915.

Bedroom at Springwood - National Parks Gallery

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Springwood. South porch. - National Parks Gallery

Springwood. South porch. Public domain photograph of Victorian style building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vanderbilt Estate Barns - National Parks Gallery

Vanderbilt Barns from the east side.

Bull and Farm worker - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Vanderbilt farm worker with bull on the Vanderbilt Estate.

Sara Delano Roosevelt's original bedroom

South end of Sara Delano Roosevelt's bedroom. There is a bed, wardrobe, side table and several side chairs. This is the bed that FDR was born in.