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Old windows, old doors of Hudson, NY
Formerly Claverack Landing, Hudson was once a hub for the whaling industry β and it very nearly became New Yorkβs capital city.
Of all the many cities and towns in our region, only one was named after Henry Hudson, the Valleyβs first European visitor. How the designation came to be is, well, a whale of a tale.
Until 1784, the city of Hudson was known as Claverack Landing. It was a farming community of 10 or so familiesβaround 150 people. But that was about to change.
In the years during and right after the Revolutionary War, the Royal Navy clamped down on American whalingβ one of the biggest industries of the 18th century (especially in New England). In 1783, brothers Seth and Thomas Jenkins from Nantucket set sail for a new beginning. They found a home base in this unlikely localeβ100 miles from the oceanβ on a deep and safe harbor with plenty of land. Claverack Landing presented an opportunity to build a company town from scratchβ¦ which they did.
The Jenkins brothers and 28 other whalers, who became known as the Proprietors, formed a company and bought the land from Dutch families (who had previously purchased it from the native Mohicans). They laid out a city grid and put into place everything a whaling enterprise would need: ship builders, rope and sail makers, coopers, and more than a few saloons. Within three years, the city had several wharves, four warehouses, plus βa covered rope-walk, spermaceti-works, one hundred and fifty dwelling-houses, shops, barns, one of the best distilleries in America, and fifteen hundred souls,β according to the New York Journal.
On November 14, 1784, Claverack Landing became the first city to be incorporated in the brand-new United States of America. However, according to an 1862 chronicle, Historical Sketches of Hudson, the Proprietors wanted a new name. They unanimously agreed that βit should be called by the name of Hudson.β There is no record as to why they insisted on the name change, but according to the book, at least one person wasnβt happy: New Yorkβs first governor George Clinton. He wanted Hudson named after himself.
In 1797, Hudson was one vote short of becoming the capital of New York State. Nevertheless, the city has survived and thrived, and today represents a true gem of the Hudson Valley.
Classic early American barn on ridgeline, overlooking the lower Berkshires mountains, Old Quaker hill rd. pawling, NY
Old windows, old doors of Hudson, NY
Formerly Claverack Landing, Hudson was once a hub for the whaling industry β and it very nearly became New Yorkβs capital city.
Of all the many cities and towns in our region, only one was named after Henry Hudson, the Valleyβs first European visitor. How the designation came to be is, well, a whale of a tale.
Until 1784, the city of Hudson was known as Claverack Landing. It was a farming community of 10 or so familiesβaround 150 people. But that was about to change.
In the years during and right after the Revolutionary War, the Royal Navy clamped down on American whalingβ one of the biggest industries of the 18th century (especially in New England). In 1783, brothers Seth and Thomas Jenkins from Nantucket set sail for a new beginning. They found a home base in this unlikely localeβ100 miles from the oceanβ on a deep and safe harbor with plenty of land. Claverack Landing presented an opportunity to build a company town from scratchβ¦ which they did.
The Jenkins brothers and 28 other whalers, who became known as the Proprietors, formed a company and bought the land from Dutch families (who had previously purchased it from the native Mohicans). They laid out a city grid and put into place everything a whaling enterprise would need: ship builders, rope and sail makers, coopers, and more than a few saloons. Within three years, the city had several wharves, four warehouses, plus βa covered rope-walk, spermaceti-works, one hundred and fifty dwelling-houses, shops, barns, one of the best distilleries in America, and fifteen hundred souls,β according to the New York Journal.
On November 14, 1784, Claverack Landing became the first city to be incorporated in the brand-new United States of America. However, according to an 1862 chronicle, Historical Sketches of Hudson, the Proprietors wanted a new name. They unanimously agreed that βit should be called by the name of Hudson.β There is no record as to why they insisted on the name change, but according to the book, at least one person wasnβt happy: New Yorkβs first governor George Clinton. He wanted Hudson named after himself.
In 1797, Hudson was one vote short of becoming the capital of New York State. Nevertheless, the city has survived and thrived, and today represents a true gem of the Hudson Valley.
This was the last stand for Pequot sachem Sassacus. The Pequots, a Native American tribe who inhabited much of present day Connecticut, came into armed conflict with a coalition of British and Mohegan in 1636. Following a massacre and the Pequot War, the few surviving Pequot fled with Sassacus, seeking safe haven in New York. Here he made his last stand for freedom of his tribe.
A bad ice storm came through last night, leaving us without power today [but all fixed by 3 pm, happily].
I didn't set foot outside, so all I got was some thru-the-window shots of the icy scene out there. Tomorrow I hope to venture out for something better.
Pressure,Time, and Hydrodynamics caused this incredible fissure in Granite.
Sacred spot for a people's long gone, by the atrocities of man. Refuse of Sassacus Pequot Chief fleeing with his remaining tribe. Aroud here they had their last holdout.
Early morning fog envelops the light at Montauk Pt. June 2017
Montauk Light house. Construction on the lighthouse was authorized by the Second United States Congress, under President George Washington it's the 4th oldest lighthouse in USA and the first built in NYC. Was one of the most important lights, guiding many ships form Europe.
This golden leaf was glowing in the late-day sun in woods that were full of shadows. I love the shot, but I see this leaf has endured being eaten by an insect. It also shows signs of disease, seen in all the little black spots. But - it's going out in a blaze of beauty anyway.
Nothing warms up color like the late afternoon sun! These tulips have a pink hue in cloudy weather and a more orange glow in the sun.
Fog lifting and dissipating as the sun warms the point. Fortunate to be up early enough to see the beauty of nature at work.
Montauk Point L.I, NY
Montauk Light house. Construction on the lighthouse was authorized by the Second United States Congress, under President George Washington it's the 4th oldest lighthouse in USA and the first built in NYC. Was one of the most important lights, guiding many ships form Europe.
Once in a while, most of the color is up there where the maples have put their heads together!
But, as you can see, we are moving past peak color, going from flaming reds to more orange and lots of yellow.
On one of the most mellow and golden afternoons of mid-October, at the height of color, I took a walk thru the ferny woods between the meadow and the road - and it was pretty awesome.
I have been occupied this week with family, and hope all of my Flickr friends will also be able to have ways to connect with the ones they love.
Shot this from quite a distance. The falls themselves are 215 high. Near Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of NY.
Freedom is not free, many have sacrificed their lives for many in the free world to live without tyranny and control. Freedom is a gentle thing, many who have it do not realize it; as well as the many sacrifices made to obtain it. Whether a war was just or not; soldiers, sailors and airmen simply follow orders. Today is their day of remembrance, for those whom never returned.
Say a prayer for all, whom perished in man's mindless game of war. In the words of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant: Let us have peace.πππ
Montauk Point. NY
I wasn't finished uploading my colorful Fall scenes from October!
This is a view from an overlook not far down the road from us, and I enjoy it every time I drive down off our hill.
the last few nights produced frost on the lawn and fields. I missed most of it, being under the weather [reaction to a tick bite], but did go out today to find most of the leaves down, and all edged with frost.
Flower gardens of the Olana State Historic Site located in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River school of landscape painting.
One of the many beautiful estate's dotted along the upper Hudson river valley, thant are National parks, or Private trusted museums.