1920, WILL YOU JOIN MR. EDISON IN AN EXPERIMENT?

When we came across this ad from 1920 in our vintage magazine collection--Will you join Mr. Edison (as in Thomas) in an experiment--we just had to share. As a friend put it: Update the language a bit and it could easily pass for the sort of psych-babble article that appeared all too frequently in "pop" social science magazines in the 70s.

Yep! Click on the photos. If nothing else, it's a very entertaining read. 

You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/12/gone-but-not-forgotten-edison-electric.html

TOM LOSAPIO HAS PASSED AWAY

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For those who have written, Tomaso "Tom" Losapio, chef and former owner of Bella Paula in Croton, passed away last week. Services were private.

Condolences are extended to Mary, Paula and family.

VIDEO ABOUT CHRIS LETTS FROM RIVER LIVER PRODUCTIONS

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Don't miss this fabulous video about the Hudson River, Croton and Chris Letts by Ken Sargeant, River Liver Productions.

Click on the link on.fb.me/1oILFIJ

You may also have an interest in Dennis Kooney's "The Last Rivermen"; click on the link bit.ly/1TK8WWv

and...bit.ly/1WSXDf0

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR FRANCIS "FINN" FINNERTY

Received the very sad news this morning that long-time resident Francis "Finn" Finnerty has passed away. 

Some of you may know him as the husband of the late village historian, Joyce Finnerty, but Finn was an active member of the Croton Historical Society in his own right--and most recently worked on the "GET READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE" exhibit about the destruction of the village and the coming of Route 9 at the municipal building. He also served his country during the Korean War and it was while preparing the Korean War series at Everything Croton that I got to know him best. (bit.ly/1XSIsCx)

Services will be held at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home in Croton (41 Grand St., 914-271-4882)

Visitation/Wake will be held on March 3rd, 4 to 7 pm; funeral service at the funeral home 3/4 at 11 am; burial of ashes 3/4 at 11:45 pm, Bethel Cemetery

Click on the photos.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: THE EMPIRE STATE DINER, PART 2

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And now by special request--and courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY--more on the Empire State Diner. Click on the images below. 

See Part 1 here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/02/by-special-request-empire-state-diner.html

REMEMBERING LILLIAN GISH

Remembering famed actress Lillian Gish, who died this date in 1993. Click on the photo courtesy of our friends at European Filmstar Postcards.

Lillian Diana Gish (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993) was an American actress of the screen and stage, as well as a director and writer whose film acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912 in silent film shorts to 1987. Gish was called the First Lady of American Cinema, and she is credited with pioneering fundamental film performing techniques. Gish was a prominent film star of the 1910s and 1920s, particularly associated with the films of director D. W. Griffith...READ MORE HERE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Gish

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

It's hard to believe that February is almost over--with Easter on March 27th this year, it will soon be time to decorate. 

To the right, the 2013 Vintage Easter Putz; barns on the left and right by Howard Lamey, candy container repro putz houses by Karl Fey; with vintage salt cellars, figurines, and German lead rabbits. The lustre-ware houses are salt and pepper shakers, vintage 1950's, made in Japan. Click on the photo.

That's followed by another great find: as many of you know, actress Gloria Swanson lived in Croton. As a matter of fact, we recently discovered an article that featured (exterior) photos of her home in the village. Click on the link bit.ly/1QK6VdP.

And finally another great find--the 1947 Aladdin's Lamp Chantelaine! Click on the link bit.ly/20Z4HXr

The Easter Shop is open at Blumchen and they've added some new things  http://www.blumchen.com/easter_shop.html

Want more vintage, including vintage toys, Rob and Monica, and more candy box putz repros by Fey? Go here bit.ly/1LhMvGF

And just in time, a quick and easy Easter putz project: the "chickie shack" from Howard Lamey http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/special-thanks-as-always-to-paul-race.html

A LOOK BACK @ ST. AUGUSTINE'S IN 1960, 1967, 1970 & 1978

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: A LOOK BACK AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN 1960, 1967, 1970 & 1978; click on the photos below.

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