Welcome
to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our
homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
One
of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON
& THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so
much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below,
courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
SEE THE REST HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river.html AND HERE:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html
Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.html
Part Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY 2013, #15
We hope you enjoy this latest installment of FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY #15.
We here in Croton are privileged to host one of the most amazing vintage and antique toy houses around. I'm talking about SeriousToyz.com of course. Owner Tom Miano and I have been confabbing for years now, and it is always a delight to bring you his latest offerings--and a privilege to get exclusive first peeks! Stay tuned for an amazing 2014!
In the meantime, click on the photos to see a 1950's Marx Ride A Train:
“Lightning Express" Riding Locomotive #3000, 1950s, Marx, 27", painted pressed steel w/ litho panels; beautiful NM new old stock; SOLD AT THE RECENT AUCTION FOR $454.25.
Check out the amazing layouts of Rinus HO http://www.flickr.com/photos/27262916@N00/
We here in Croton are privileged to host one of the most amazing vintage and antique toy houses around. I'm talking about SeriousToyz.com of course. Owner Tom Miano and I have been confabbing for years now, and it is always a delight to bring you his latest offerings--and a privilege to get exclusive first peeks! Stay tuned for an amazing 2014!
In the meantime, click on the photos to see a 1950's Marx Ride A Train:
“Lightning Express" Riding Locomotive #3000, 1950s, Marx, 27", painted pressed steel w/ litho panels; beautiful NM new old stock; SOLD AT THE RECENT AUCTION FOR $454.25.
Check out the amazing layouts of Rinus HO http://www.flickr.com/photos/27262916@N00/
And it's here--the latest issue of...November, 2013 update of Trains-N-Towns(tm), the Official
Newsletter of BIGIndoorTrains.com -This newsletter serves families who like O Scale trains
and Christmas Trains, including those who are interested in combining On30, O
gauge, or vintage toy trains with collectible villages or vintage accessories.
It is produced in conjunction with the Big Indoor Trains(tm) and Big Christmas Trains(tm) web sites. CLICK ON THE LINK: there is some outstanding stuff in here! http://www.bigindoortrains.com/trains_n_towns/13_11_newsletter_indoor.htm
SEE THE LAST INSTALLMENT OF FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/for-train-lovers-only-2013-14-potpourri.html
SEE THE LAST INSTALLMENT OF FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/for-train-lovers-only-2013-14-potpourri.html
MORE FROM CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EverythingCroton.
One of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
You can see the previous installments here:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html
Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.html
Part Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
AND SEE MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river_30.html
One of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
You can see the previous installments here:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html
Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.html
Part Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
AND SEE MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river_30.html
SOME BLASTS FROM CROTON THANKSGIVING PAST
Wishing you and yours a Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving
Some blasts from Croton Thanksgiving Days Past--click on the links below:
1973, Part 1 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html
1973, Part 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/part-2-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html
1967 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/crotons-interfaith-council-of-churches.html
1958 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-croton-thanksgiving-1958.html
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967, PART 2
Welcome
to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our
homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Everything Croton concludes its 1967 series with A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967. For the next few weeks, we'll be featuring Christmas articles and photos for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society. Here's Part 2. Click on the photos. See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-croton-christmas-season-1967-part-1.html
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1958-1978 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627770614519/ and A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1930-50 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627810031344/with/6213428585
UPDATED: A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967 PART 3 IS HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/part-3-croton-christmas-season-1967.html
Everything Croton concludes its 1967 series with A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967. For the next few weeks, we'll be featuring Christmas articles and photos for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society. Here's Part 2. Click on the photos. See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-croton-christmas-season-1967-part-1.html
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1958-1978 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627770614519/ and A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1930-50 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627810031344/with/6213428585
UPDATED: A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967 PART 3 IS HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/part-3-croton-christmas-season-1967.html
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
OSSINING'S COACH JOHN COVERT, THE CROTON CONNECTION
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 fascinating story: John Covert’s influence as a coach during his Ossining High School tenure extended beyond the boundaries of the Town of Ossining. One of Croton-Harmon High School’s premier runners, a state champion, Bob Cook, petitioned his coach to allow him to train with the Ossining runners under Covert. Unusual? Yes. Successful? Very. READ MORE HERE http://johncovert.weebly.com/the-croton-connection.html
A fascinating story: John Covert’s influence as a coach during his Ossining High School tenure extended beyond the boundaries of the Town of Ossining. One of Croton-Harmon High School’s premier runners, a state champion, Bob Cook, petitioned his coach to allow him to train with the Ossining runners under Covert. Unusual? Yes. Successful? Very. READ MORE HERE http://johncovert.weebly.com/the-croton-connection.html
THE 1972 CROTON DIRECTORY, SELECT SCANS
BY SPECIAL REQUEST and thanks to the outstanding archives of The Croton Historical Society, select scans from the 1972 Croton Directory. Click on the photos.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN SELECT SCANS FROM THE 1952 CROTON DIRECTORY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-croton-directory-for-1952.html
Sunday, November 24, 2013
A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON, 1967: PART 1
Welcome
to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our
homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Everything Croton concludes its 1967 series with A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967. For the next few weeks, we'll be featuring Christmas articles and photos for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society. Here's Part 1. Click on the photos.
You may also enjoy A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1973 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-croton-christmas-1973-final.html
Everything Croton concludes its 1967 series with A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1967. For the next few weeks, we'll be featuring Christmas articles and photos for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society. Here's Part 1. Click on the photos.
You may also enjoy A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1973 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-croton-christmas-1973-final.html
Friday, November 22, 2013
PART 5, THIS MONTH IN CROTON 1967: NOVEMBER 1967
Welcome
to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our
homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: THIS MONTH IN CROTON 1967: NOVEMBER 1967, PART 5. Click on the photos.
And did you know that Fred Gwynne of THE MUNSTERS discussed theatre in Croton! Yes he did!
See Part 1 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/this-month-in-croton-1967-november-1967.html
See Part 2 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-2-this-month-in-croton-1967.html
See Part 3 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-3-this-month-in-croton-1967.html
See Part 4 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-4-this-month-in-croton-1967.html
COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: THIS MONTH IN CROTON 1967: NOVEMBER 1967, PART 5. Click on the photos.
And did you know that Fred Gwynne of THE MUNSTERS discussed theatre in Croton! Yes he did!
See Part 1 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/this-month-in-croton-1967-november-1967.html
See Part 2 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-2-this-month-in-croton-1967.html
See Part 3 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-3-this-month-in-croton-1967.html
See Part 4 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-4-this-month-in-croton-1967.html
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