PART 1, THE 1965 CROTON DIRECTORY, SELECT SCANS

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

A LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON DIRECTORY FOR 1965--Select Scans--PART 1

Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the scans. Enjoy! Stay tuned for more.

UPDATED: SEE PART 2 HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/10/part-2-1965-croton-directory-select_2.html

 

PHOTOS 9/28/13 FERRY SLOOPS CONCERT FOR THE RIVER

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 2^nd annual Ferry Sloops “Concert for the River” in the Nature Center at Croton Point Park on Saturday, September 28, featured an amazing lineup of musicians who performed to a sellout audience. The musicians included: Tom Chapin, Fred Gillen Jr., Jim Keyes, Rick & Donna Nestler, Dan Berger, Mel & Vinnie, Dorraine Scofield, JB Hunt, and Jan Christensen. Click on the photos below, all rights reserved.

For more about Ferry Sloops, visit http://www.ferrysloops.org/

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

We're so used to seeing Lucille Ball as that madcap starstruck "Lucy" that it's sometimes hard to remember she was actually a very pretty woman; here's a shot from 1943; click on the photo.

Brian finished the restoration of the little vintage black coco putz house; click on the link and keep scrolling down the page here.

We dream of one day having a real Garden Railroad--maybe some of you are ready to make it a reality--if that is so, this is the place for you

http://www.garden-train-store.com/gt_store.htm

New at Silvercrow Creations  http://www.silvercrowcreations.com/accessoriesframes.asp?main=omarfeatures.htm

Now THIS is a clever idea; Martha--love her--hate her--this is still a great idea--pumpkin sleeves http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/Products/Haunted_Pumpkin_Sleeves_48-20186.htm

WOW! Builder's Science Flash Gordon Space Ship http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/09/builders-science-flash-gordon-space-ship.html

You may also enjoy this blast from I LOVE LUCY PAST http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/another-fab-posting-courtesy-of-late.html

PART 1, PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 CROTON ROTARY CAR SHOW

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

Another Rotary Car Show has come and gone; the weather was perfect, the classics were in abundance, and everyone had a great time. Not to mention all the money raised for assorted good causes. (There will be an update on that later.)

Click on the photos below from today's event--with more to follow soon.

Want to know more about the Croton Rotary--visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Croton-on-Hudson/130964137093077

UPDATED: MORE PHOTOS HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/10/part-2-2013-croton-rotary-car-show.html

 

FINAL INSTALLMENT, THE CHHS CLASS OF 1954 YEAR BOOK

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

By special request and thanks to the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society, FINAL INSTALLMENT select scans from the Croton-Harmon High School Year Book, Class of 1954.  Why not become a member of the Society today.  More info here: http://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/Public_Documents/CrotonHudsonNY_WebDocs/HistoricalSociety/index

Click on the photos below. 

See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-croton-harmon-high-school-class-of.html 

See Part 2 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/part-2-chhs-class-of-1954-year-book.html 

See Part 3 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/part-3-chhs-class-of-1954-year-book.html 

See Part 4 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/part-4-chhs-class-of-1954-year-book.html

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN WHAT WAS PLAYING AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN IN 1956 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/03/starlight-drive-in-follow-up.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Yes, yes, we're all thinking of Halloween and Christmas but this vintage die-cut 11 inch minty Rafael Tuck Easter stand-up just HAD to be shared! Click on the photo.

Now here's a project courtesy of Paul Race and Howard Lamey: Halloween Storefronts; click on the link http://bigindoortrains.com/primer/buildings/lackie/halloween_stores/halloween_storefronts.htm

Just had to share this very unique antique Christmas card below; outside and inside, click on the scans--die-cut, minty, and extraordinary embossing.

We were just thrilled to find this DBF tin/bank in a tag sale yesterday--and while it is not in the kind of condition as the one shown on Toys & Stuff, it was still worth saving--photos will go up soon--but for now, check out the minty one here http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2010/10/dbf-cottage-bank-biscuit-tin.html

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-very-vintage-halloween.html

PART 4, THE CHHS CLASS OF 1954 YEAR BOOK

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

By special request and thanks to the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society, Part 4 select scans from the Croton-Harmon High School Year Book, Class of 1954.  Why not become a member of the Society today.  More info here: http://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/Public_Documents/CrotonHudsonNY_WebDocs/HistoricalSociety/index

Click on the photos below. Stay tuned for more. See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-croton-harmon-high-school-class-of.html 

See Part 2 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/part-2-chhs-class-of-1954-year-book.html 

See Part 3 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/part-3-chhs-class-of-1954-year-book.html

SEE THE FINAL INSTALLMENT HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/final-installment-chhs-class-of-1954.html

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN WHAT WAS PLAYING AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN IN 1956 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/03/starlight-drive-in-follow-up.html

PART 2, SELECT SCANS FROM THE 1941 CROTON DIRECTORY

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

A LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON DIRECTORY FOR 1941--Select Scans--PART 2

Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. In addition to old Croton business listings, there's a listing of Croton's civic and fraternal organizations at the time. Click on the scans. Enjoy! See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/select-scans-from-1941-croton-directory.html

SINCE THE CROTON ROD & GUN CLUB IS MENTIONED, you may also enjoy http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/08/part-2-memories-of-croton-rod-gun-club.html