Thursday, June 30, 2011

THE VINTAGE CHRISTMAS DECORATION CATALOG FIND OF THE CENTURY!

Hang on to your hats! The vintage Christmas Decoration Catalog find of the century once again comes to us courtesy of Mark Podmore: the 1948 Garrison Wagner Christmas Display Catalog!

Garrison-Wagner distributed Christmas lights and displays for commercial use and this is one of those catalogs where you will find yourself saying, I'll take ten of each with every page you view! Enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/sets/72157627086487872/with/5888751390/

Sunday, June 26, 2011

PHOTOS FROM FATHER MIKE's WINE & CHEESE FAREWELL RECEPTION AT HOLY NAME

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short EVERYTHING CROTON Croton.

On June 25th, a wine and cheese farewell reception was held for Father Michael “Mike” Keane at Holy Name of Mary. To say that it was well attended would be an understatement—with fellowship, good food, and more than the occasional tear. It’s safe to say Father Mike will be dearly missed. Click the link to see a slideshow of some photos from last night’s event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54481157@N07/sets/72157627048421100/ 

A “family friendly farewell” will be held today in Holy Name of Mary’s Peace Garden, 11:30 to 2 p.m. UPDATED/Just a few photos from Father Mike's Family Friendly Farewell event 6/26: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627070345164/

ALL PHOTOS ALL RIGHTS M.D. CUDEQUEST

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

SOME PHOTOS, JUNE 14TH FLAG DAY AT UMAMI CAFE

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

On June 14th (FLAG DAY), UMAMI Restaurant (Located at the corner of South Riverside and Oneida Avenues in the heart of Harmon) held a special event in commemoration of Flag Day. They donated half their profits to the American Legion Post 505 and VFW Post 5197 in Croton. In addition, they also hosted a group of WWII Vehicle collectors and reenactors who displayed vintage vehicles and uniforms from WWII.

 
The restaurant opened at 5 PM and featured an extended menu. We couldn't stay for the festivities but here's some photos of a World War II Army jeep that was on display in the lot. All photos, all rights reserved, M. Cudequest: www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157626965089670/ 

UPDATED, UMAMI CLOSED IN 2018

Friday, June 10, 2011

JUNE 10TH UPDATE: THE 1916 SEARS CATALOG


It will be a very long time before the 1916 Sears Christmas/Winter catalog is completely scanned for your viewing pleasure...so for now, we'll just let you know when we add large batches to the set--and we added A LOT this week.

Please note that the catalog is NOT in any particular order. Whatever pages are falling out or in danger of completely disintegrating--are the ones that get immediate attention.

This update is a real treat for renovators, with more period carpets, hanging lamps, sconces, lighting and the like. Retro kitchen lovers will find something too, while vintage firearms collectors will find revolvers, Winchesters, Smith & Wesson, etc. Enjoy! Click the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157625908978489/

Sunday, June 5, 2011

PHOTOS: SUMMERFEST 2011--& AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CROTON COMMUNITY COALITION

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.  

Could the weather have gotten any better for this year’s Summerfest! The threatened storms were nowhere to be found, the temperature just right.Click the link below for photos from today’s festivities: Part One--All photos, all rights reserved.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28029712@N05/sets/72157626895069182/  


P.S. It was our privilege to meet some members of the outstanding Croton Community Coalition team at today’s Summerfest—see the photo to the right. For those who’ve missed it, the Coalition is a community group aligned around a common mission to prevent and reduce teen alcohol and community drug use. Find out more about this great group by emailing crotoncoalition@gmail.com 

6/7 update - CLICK THE LINK TO SEE PART TWO OF SUMMERFEST 2011
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28029712@N05/sets/72157626906280054


SEE PART 3 HERE  https://www.flickr.com/photos/32406358@N06/sets/72157626835918419/