The Dutchess County YMCA on Montgomery Street in Poughkeepsie, NY closed in 2009. These photos were taken in 2013. As of 2015/2016, the property appears to be in the process of renovation and reuse.
Location: Google Map (41.698722, -73.931747)
Category Archives: Buildings (Miscellaneous) Galleries
Forgotten Building, Ellenville, NY
This building, with some beautiful bracketed cornices, is all but completely covered by other buildings and additions. It was once a beautiful building, that is now almost completely forgotten. If you know anything about its history, please contact me!
The building is located at Maiden Lane and Canal Street in Ellenville, NY.
Location: Bird’s Eye View
World’s Fair Pavillion, Queens, NY
These photos were taken in 2014 when the World’s Fair Pavilion in Queens, NY was open to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World’s Fair at this location.
Location: Google Maps
Nevele Country Club, Wawarwing, NY
Location: Map on Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Liberty State Park, NJ
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal is located on Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
Liberty Island & the Statue of Liberty, NY
Photos of the Statue of Liberty located on what is now known as Liberty Island. Before the Statue, the island was known as Bedloe’s Island. The Island has had several uses. A fort, known as Fort Wood, was constructed on the island 1807-1811. The star-shape underneath the Statue’s pedestal is the remains of the Fort!
Ellis Island Main Building, Ellis Island, NY & NJ
These are photos of the Main building, open to the public, on Ellis Island in the bay between New York and New Jersey.
City Hall Subway Station, New York, NY
The City Hall Subway Station, located on the 6 line in NYC, was the original southern terminal of the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) subway system and was opened in 1904 along with the other first stations of the IRT. The station is located in front of city hall at a loop. The station had to curve because there was an existing underground basement that it needed to avoid. However, because the station is curved and does not have a straight portion, there is a large space between the cars with a centrally-positioned door and the platform, and the train screeches through the station very loudly. Those factors, plus the fact that the nearby station (Brooklyn Bridge) became a stop for the express train while the City Hall station was only on the local line, lead to the demise of the station. The station was put out of use in 1945. The tracks are still used by the six train as it changes from the southbound train to the northbound train, but the station itself is closed and only accessible (legally) through occasional tours. Much more information can be found online, so read up if you are interested.
Upper Landing, Poughkeepsie, NY
According to a plaque on the gate of the property, Upper Landing has been used for over 200 years. The site is located at the mouth of the Fallkill River, where it meets the Hudson River. The site was first used as a mill at the Fallkill River by Dutch settlers circa 1700. Soon after, it was used as a working commercial dock. The Hoffman House was built circa 1740-1780 as a residence, and by 1800 became home to the families that used Upper Landing for mercantile pursuits during the Industrial Revolution. The Reynolds House circa 1820 served dual purposes as a residence and general store at the hub of shipping and passenger services.
This area has recently been re-done as a public park. The structures have been preserved. My photos are from before the public park was created.
Bennett School for Girls, Millbrook, NY
Halcyon Hall is the main building on the Bennett School for Girls property, and the one that is photographed here. The building was originally a hotel, built in 1890. In 1907, the Bennett School For Girls occupied the building until it closed in 1978. The building has remained vacant ever since.
Map: Location on Bing Maps Bird’s Eye view
