Sunday, June 30, 2013

BEN-HUR, THE 1925 SILENT VERSION & MUCH MORE

Long before there was a Ben-Hur with Charleton Heston and Stephen Boyd, there was the 1925 silent film staring Ramon Navarro. You can read more about the 1925 version here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben-Hur_%281925_film%29

To the right is the cover from the souvenir movie program, quintessentially deco and rendered for maximum effect. Indeed, Novarro's skimpy costume in the film caused quite a stir at the time. Billed as the next male sex symbol after the death of Rudolph Valentino, you can read more about him here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramon_Navarro

To learn more about Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur, A Tale of the Christ, the productions and more that followed, visit http://ben-hur.com/benhur.html

You may also have an interest in  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/07/more-everything-crotons-fabulous_24.html

Saturday, June 29, 2013

PHOTOS, CROTON TEEN THEATER CAR WASH FUNDRAISER TODAY

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

THE CROTON TEEN THEATER held a car wash fundraiser today at the Nancy Kennedy R.E. office on Maple Street. From all accounts, they had a busy day! Click on the photos.  For more about the Croton Teen Theater, visit http://www.crotonteentheatre.org/

CONGRATULATIONS! PHOTOS FROM THE GRACE REYER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AWARD CEREMONY 6/28/13

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

As many of you know, Grace Reyer, who plays for the Holy Name of Mary CYO Program, had been notified by Holy Name of Mary’s Knights of Columbus that she was the winner of the 2012-2013 International Free Throw Championship in the 11 year old girls division.

In a ceremony on 6/28, Grace was awarded with the coveted International Trophy by Mr. Tom Tompkins, State Warden Knights of Columbus. Also present were Jim Moore and Lewis Montana who run the Free Throw Contest as well as Joe Costanzo, Grand Knight of the Holy Name of Mary Council 4730.

It was a real pleasure to be asked to cover this event for the Church. Click on the photos. Congratulations to Grace Reyer.

Friday, June 28, 2013

& NOW: THIS WEEK IN CROTON 1973, 7/1 THRU 7/8/73

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

THE LAST OF OUR SERIES: THIS WEEK IN CROTON 1973: 7/1/73 THRU 7/8/73, plus or minus.  Courtesy of the fantastic newspaper archives maintained by the hard-working volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photos below.

SEE THE PREVIOUS INSTALLMENT HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/this-week-in-croton-1973-62473-thru-7173.html

Stay tuned for THIS MONTH IN CROTON--196? (We haven't decided what year yet!)

PART 2, THE METROPOLITAN PLAYERS, A FORGOTTEN CHAPTER IN CROTON'S HISTORY

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

Long before there was a Shakespeare Festival, Croton residents were entertained by "The Metropolitan Players". Read Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-metropolitan-players-forgotten.html 

Then click on the photos here. Online for your viewing pleasure is the program for WHAT ANNE BROUGHT HOME - introduced by WASHINGTON ENGINE CO., NO. 2 - SEPT. 29, 1930.  It's filled with great ads and more, a true time capsule of the village.

With thanks once again to THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

CIRCA 1915, THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR BOOKLET

As we mark the 150th anniversary of The Battle of Gettysburg, we thought you'd enjoy this Lincoln National Park, Lincoln Memorial Hall souvenir book circa 1915; it also contains the Gettysburg Address. 

Click on the photos.  The colors are still bright and the content nostalgic.


THE METROPOLITAN PLAYERS, A FORGOTTEN CHAPTER IN CROTON'S HISTORY

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

Long before there was a Shakespeare Festival, Croton residents were entertained by "The Metropolitan Players".

Courtesy of the archives at The Croton Historical Society, it's a forgotten chapter for most.  A review of the file also shows that the performances largely benefited local causes such as the unemployed of Croton in the years following the depression. To cite another example, a performance of "Laff That Off" in 1932 was sponsored by Croton's Chemical Engine Company for the benefit of an injured member. Ads from the assorted play programs also feature old Croton businesses such as The Log Cabin Restaurant; and it appears nearly all the performances were at the high school.  Incidentally, the "Help the Unemployed of Croton" poster below is from a prior Historical Society exhibit: Portraits of a Moment Past 1930.

Click on the scans below. SEE PART 2 OF THE METROPOLITAN PLAYERS HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/part-2-metropolitan-players-forgotten.html

You may also have an interest in Croton's Shakespeare Festival; see an index to the series here at EverythingCroton at the link below:  

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

ALL ABOUT THE CROTON ARBORETUM, A FILM BY DAVE DAVIDSON

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

ALL ABOUT THE CROTON ARBORETUM, A FILM BY DAVE DAVIDSON--so worth seeing. Kudos to our volunteers! Click on the link https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1384550978718&set=vb.125739237466439&type=3&theater

AND DON'T FORGET TO SAVE THE DATE: THE CROTON ARBORETUM GARDEN TOUR IS COMING  http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/05/save-date-2013-croton-arboretum-garden.html

PART 3, THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY

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

More from the days of the Croton Point Bungalow Colony, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society...click on the scans below for Part 3 and the final installment of The Croton Point Bungalow Colony.  

See Part 1 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/part-1-croton-point-bungalow-colony.html 
See Part 2 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/part-2-croton-point-bungalow-colony.html

And once again many thanks to the keepers of the flame: The Croton Historical Society.  To learn more about the Society, visit crotonhistoricalsociety.org

You may also have an interest in a map from 1943 showing the Bungalow Colony in exquisite detail courtesy of Croton History & Mysteries http://crotonhistory.org/2013/06/13/u-s-geographical-survey-map-1943/


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

PART 2, THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY

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

MORE ABOUT THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY; CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW, COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY/

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN CROTON POINT 1924 FROM CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES http://crotonhistory.org/2012/11/11/croton-point-1924/