Welcome to EverythingCroton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON. INTRODUCING CROTON MEMORIES, a new series that will focus on Croton from the 1940's through the 1970's—more or less. Here’s the 12th installment, again with thanks to The Croton Historical Society.
THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE A.K.A. COUNTRY KITCHEN A.K.A. PEWTER HORN A.K.A. VICTORIAN MANOR A.K.A. COBBLESTONE INN--PART ONE
Long before there was a Treasures and Tales or the holistic Acker House Center, the 139 Grand Street circa 1820’s home had enjoyed life for many decades as a restaurant, under various owners and names. It is primarily remembered however as The Croton Steak House, home to “the best T-bone in the Hudson Valley” and "veal so tender it practically melted in your mouth".
In the 60’s, it was known as The Country Kitchen, owned by Grace Tarplin. An article of the day said: “Although open only a few short weeks, the Country Kitchen in the Upper Village is fast becoming a favorite of local residents and also many from the surrounding area. Grace Tarplin is the hostess of the new restaurant. She is well known for her fine catering here during the past five years. Previously she owned or managed restaurants in new York City. Her dishes are superb and served in a pleasant, cheerful atmosphere. Recently her Country Kitchen was lauded in a resolution by the Croton Board of Trustees for the renovation and decoration she carried out on the handsome old house at 139 Grand Street.”
The Country Kitchen served continental, Italian, and "good old fashioned American fare", and was known for its pumpkin and mince pies.
Eventually the location as mentioned, became The Croton Steak House--more on that in PART TWO. In 1977, it became The Victorian Manor—click on the photo—and in the very late 70’s, was known as The Pewter Horn, owned by Mabel and Ed Dean. It was followed by The Cobblestone Inn during the 80’s, and the late Paul Hoffman had his law office at the location for many years after that. It was also the home of Treasures and Tales.
We're sure the builders of this house back in the 1820's never envisioned it would have such a history. We're just glad this wonderful old place is still around.
10/4/11 update - PART TWO HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-croton-memories-part-two-croton.html
Stay tuned for more Croton Memories. To see past editions of this series, click:
Stay tuned for more Croton Memories. To see past editions of this series, click:
ELLIOTT’S DEPARTMENT STORE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-elliotts.html
CHIMNEY CORNER CABIN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-chimney-corner.htm
GINO’S POST INN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-ginos-post-inn.html
OTTO’S COFFEE SHOP http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-ottos-coffee-shop.html
THE STARLIGHT DRIVING RANGE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-starlight-driving.html
HARMON SWEET SHOPPE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-special-request_29.html
CARVEL A.K.A. CROTON CREAMY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-special-request.html
SCOOP ‘N JUDY’S http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-scoop-n-judys.html
THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN, parts 1 & 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/croton-memories-starlight-drive-in_15.html AND http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-more-on-starlight.html
OMG, the memories of this place. No matter who owned it, we loved sitting in the octagon shaped room.
ReplyDeleteHaven't gotten a good local steak since.
ReplyDeleteI vaguely recall having the best maple walnut ice cream when it was the Country kitchen I think but I was really little. My parents loved the place.
ReplyDeleteI remember it most as The Cobblestone.
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