Palen Road Ruins, East Fishkill, NY

These ruins are located on the east side of Palen Road, just north of the intersection with Route 52.  Right along Palen Road are a set of double-wide stairs, covered in leaves.  Further to the east I located the round metal “slats” of either a silo or water tower whose wood structure has since decomposed.  Along Route 52 is a grand stone entrance and wall (a “wall of affluence”) and nearby is the clay vertical pipe.  Historic aerial photos show that structures were located on the property up until 1980, relating to an orchard and perhaps other agricultural pursuits.

Location: Google Maps (41.545685, -73.827661)

672 Route 82, East Fishkill, NY

As of 2014, this property is undergoing review to be redeveloped.  It previously operated as a horse farm with a residence.  The house was constructed circa 1818-1820.  The barn was constructed circa 1920 along with an outbuilding that is currently used as a one-car garage and storage building. The property was farmed until the 1940s, including corn.

The road leading to the subject property – Joe’s Mother’s Road – initially traversed the entire property and was part of Route 82. According to topographic maps, Route 82 was re-routed around the property sometime between 1903 and 1943

Location: Bird’s Eye View