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I have a photograph, possibly early 20th century, showing a township street crossing a railroad track, with various wooden buildings and people going about their business. The front building has a window blind advertising New York Restaurant, and above the roofline is a large hoarding saying THE WORLD-FAMOUS J.T.BUEL TROLLING BAITS, INVENTED & MFGD WHITEHALL, SOLD EVERYWHERE. FISHING TACKLE-GUNS AND AMMUNITION-TALKING MACHINES. I couldn't find a way of sending you a copy of the photo, but wonder if it is indeed taken in Whitehall. I guess all the buildings, being wooden, will have been replaced in the succeeding century, but when looking on Google Street view for Whitehall I found a place by your small Amtrak station platform, where an old road might at one time have crossed the railroad at an angle. It looks as though a bypass road has been built in later times which cut off this old one.
I have a photograph, possibly early 20th century, showing a township street crossing a railroad track, with various wooden buildings and people going about their business. The front building has a window blind advertising New York Restaurant, and above the roofline is a large hoarding saying THE WORLD-FAMOUS J.T.BUEL TROLLING BAITS, INVENTED & MFGD WHITEHALL, SOLD EVERYWHERE. FISHING TACKLE-GUNS AND AMMUNITION-TALKING MACHINES.
I couldn't find a way of sending you a copy of the photo, but wonder if it is indeed taken in Whitehall. I guess all the buildings, being wooden, will have been replaced in the succeeding century, but when looking on Google Street view for Whitehall I found a place by your small Amtrak station platform, where an old road might at one time have crossed the railroad at an angle. It looks as though a bypass road has been built in later times which cut off this old one.
I couldn't find a way of sending you a copy of the photo, but wonder if it is indeed taken in Whitehall. I guess all the buildings, being wooden, will have been replaced in the succeeding century, but when looking on Google Street view for Whitehall I found a place by your small Amtrak station platform, where an old road might at one time have crossed the railroad at an angle. It looks as though a bypass road has been built in later times which cut off this old one.
Admin Reply by: Bloated Toe Enterprises
Yes, that photo is of Whitehall. The same (or very similar) photo appears in the book Day Before Yesterday by Doris Begor Morton (Whitehall historian for many years). And you deduced correctly that the photo was taken near the present Amtrak station. The railroad and street configuration underwent major changes in 1932. Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Whitehall. 😊
Yes, that photo is of Whitehall. The same (or very similar) photo appears in the book Day Before Yesterday by Doris Begor Morton (Whitehall historian for many years).
And you deduced correctly that the photo was taken near the present Amtrak station. The railroad and street configuration underwent major changes in 1932.
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Whitehall. 😊
And you deduced correctly that the photo was taken near the present Amtrak station. The railroad and street configuration underwent major changes in 1932.
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Whitehall. 😊
My 3rd-great-grandparents were residents of Whitehall (Thomas Bigelow 1769-1843). I would be interested in any direction you can give as to finding more about their life in Whitehall. Especially any part they had in the Revolutionary War. Nancy
My 3rd-great-grandparents were residents of Whitehall (Thomas Bigelow 1769-1843). I would be interested in any direction you can give as to finding more about their life in Whitehall. Especially any part they had in the Revolutionary War.
Nancy
Nancy
My mother and her family were born in Whitehall. Making a memory book for Uncle W. Terry who will be 90 this year. I would like a picture of the schools in the 1920-30 years.
My mother and her family were born in Whitehall. Making a memory book for Uncle W. Terry who will be 90 this year. I would like a picture of the schools in the 1920-30 years.
Steve and I took a detour here and fell in love with the place! Forget Virginia! Lyon Mountain is for lovers! I won't tell you what happened over by the wall; although Steve certainly got a kick out of it. I guess we'll save that story for another time!
Steve and I took a detour here and fell in love with the place! Forget Virginia! Lyon Mountain is for lovers! I won't tell you what happened over by the wall; although Steve certainly got a kick out of it. I guess we'll save that story for another time!
Your website is great and a valued public service. As the new pastor at Lyon Mountain Memorial Methodist Church, I would appreciate leads to any information on the history of Lyon Mountain and our historic church. Thank you! Ted
Your website is great and a valued public service. As the new pastor at Lyon Mountain Memorial Methodist Church, I would appreciate leads to any information on the history of Lyon Mountain and our historic church. Thank you! Ted
I REALLY enjoyed your Hal Smith serialized biography! I am writing my second biography at the moment, about boxing champ and legend Tommy Ryan, born 1870 in Redwood, NY. He, like Hal, moved to the Van Nuys, CA area in later years, where he became a successful real estate speculator and businessman.
I REALLY enjoyed your Hal Smith serialized biography! I am writing my second biography at the moment, about boxing champ and legend Tommy Ryan, born 1870 in Redwood, NY. He, like Hal, moved to the Van Nuys, CA area in later years, where he became a successful real estate speculator and businessman.
A good friend of mine, Pastor Pamela Bolton, invited me to your town for the first time on the 30th of March 2018 to speak at her Church. I truly enjoyed my visit to Whitehall town. I was particularly blessed to learn that your town is the birthplace of the US Navy, and that in 1776, way back then, that the first navy fleet were built from your town. I was much impressed and touched by the wealthy of history your town has. I hope to plan a trip in the future to visit the different offices in your to learn more about the history of you town and what you've done over the years to develop. Thank you for all your endeavours in educating the young generation and transforming your communities. I would love to learn more. Thank you. David Waako.
A good friend of mine, Pastor Pamela Bolton, invited me to your town for the first time on the 30th of March 2018 to speak at her Church. I truly enjoyed my visit to Whitehall town. I was particularly blessed to learn that your town is the birthplace of the US Navy, and that in 1776, way back then, that the first navy fleet were built from your town. I was much impressed and touched by the wealthy of history your town has. I hope to plan a trip in the future to visit the different offices in your to learn more about the history of you town and what you've done over the years to develop. Thank you for all your endeavours in educating the young generation and transforming your communities. I would love to learn more. Thank you.
David Waako.
David Waako.
genstudier - I think we are in the same Miner/Hunt family line.
genstudier - I think we are in the same Miner/Hunt family line.
Have many wonderful memories in Whitehall spenting times with the Columbs!!
Have many wonderful memories in Whitehall spenting times with the Columbs!!
Enjoyed your site. The grandparents and great grandparents are from Whitehall, Israel and Mary LaFlower. Thanks Donna
Enjoyed your site. The grandparents and great grandparents are from Whitehall, Israel and Mary LaFlower. Thanks Donna
Hello whitehaller's just looking.....
Hello whitehaller's just looking.....
Biography: Hendrick "Johannes, Henry, Old Henry, Fighting Henry, Hendrick, Henry, Henrik, Henrick" Francisco aka Sisco, Fransoy was my Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grand Uncle. He was born 11 June 1686 in France. Or he was born in Essex, France,or he was born Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He married Leventje Vandercook about 1723. He married Ruth Fuller in 1766 in Whitehall, Washington County, New York. I would love to update and give you the Family History of Old Henry Francisco .
Biography:
Hendrick "Johannes, Henry, Old Henry, Fighting Henry, Hendrick, Henry, Henrik, Henrick" Francisco aka Sisco, Fransoy was my Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grand Uncle.
He was born 11 June 1686 in France. Or he was born in Essex, France,or he was born Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
He married Leventje Vandercook about 1723.
He married Ruth Fuller in 1766 in Whitehall, Washington County, New York.
I would love to update and give you the Family History of Old Henry Francisco .
Hendrick "Johannes, Henry, Old Henry, Fighting Henry, Hendrick, Henry, Henrik, Henrick" Francisco aka Sisco, Fransoy was my Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grand Uncle.
He was born 11 June 1686 in France. Or he was born in Essex, France,or he was born Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
He married Leventje Vandercook about 1723.
He married Ruth Fuller in 1766 in Whitehall, Washington County, New York.
I would love to update and give you the Family History of Old Henry Francisco .
Looking for original information regarding early residents of Skenesborough. There must be records that Philip Skene kept regarding his tenants - or were they all burned when his property was confiscated?
Looking for original information regarding early residents of Skenesborough. There must be records that Philip Skene kept regarding his tenants - or were they all burned when his property was confiscated?
Admin Reply by: Bloated Toe Enterprises
Hi, Mary. It just so happens we have been working with the Historical Society of Whitehall to make the book, "Philip Skene of Skenesborough" (1959) by Doris Begor Morton, available again. The book does contain a list of Skene's tenants (not all, but around 200) and discusses some of his agents as well. We expect the book to be available for sale later this month. You can view it here: http://books.bloatedtoe.com/philip-skene-of-skenesborough/.
Hi, Mary. It just so happens we have been working with the Historical Society of Whitehall to make the book, "Philip Skene of Skenesborough" (1959) by Doris Begor Morton, available again. The book does contain a list of Skene's tenants (not all, but around 200) and discusses some of his agents as well. We expect the book to be available for sale later this month. You can view it here: http://books.bloatedtoe.com/philip-skene-of-skenesborough/.
how far is whitehall from angelica NY
how far is whitehall from angelica NY
Admin Reply by: Bloated Toe Enterprises
Between 300 and 350 miles, depending on the chosen route: https://goo.gl/maps/jHcKiZUpjHR2
Between 300 and 350 miles, depending on the chosen route: https://goo.gl/maps/jHcKiZUpjHR2
very nice site
very nice site
Have followed ancestry lead here on possible relative, Cornelius Henry McGrehan and wife Anna H.. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the Champlain Silk Mills in 1918.
Have followed ancestry lead here on possible relative, Cornelius Henry McGrehan and wife Anna H..
He worked as a mechanical engineer in the Champlain Silk Mills in 1918.
He worked as a mechanical engineer in the Champlain Silk Mills in 1918.
I grew up in Whitehall, and was in the first class 1964 to graduate from the Buckley Road school.
I grew up in Whitehall, and was in the first class 1964 to graduate from the Buckley Road school.
Henry Franciso is an ancestor. Abu
Henry Franciso is an ancestor. Abu
I OWNED THE J.T.BUEL CO FROM 1959-1964. I SOLD IT TO EPPINGER. THE APRIL DAYE SPINNER WAS NAMED AFTER ME. I AM A FORMER DANCER AND OWNED AND RAN THE J.T.BUEL CO WHEN MY HUSBAND PREFERED TO PLAY CARDS FOR A LIVING. ANTIQUE COLLECTION OF SALES SAMPLS WENT TO EPPINGER. MY NAME IS APRIL HABIB
I OWNED THE J.T.BUEL CO FROM 1959-1964. I SOLD IT TO EPPINGER. THE APRIL DAYE SPINNER WAS NAMED AFTER ME. I AM A FORMER DANCER AND OWNED AND RAN THE J.T.BUEL CO WHEN MY HUSBAND PREFERED TO PLAY CARDS FOR A LIVING. ANTIQUE COLLECTION OF SALES SAMPLS WENT TO EPPINGER.
MY NAME IS APRIL HABIB
MY NAME IS APRIL HABIB
Great site home away from home. Enjoy visiting relatives and my birth place.
Great site home away from home. Enjoy visiting relatives and my birth place.