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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

MORE CROTON MEMORIES--ELLIOTT'S DEPARTMENT STORE

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 11th installment, again with thanks to The Croton Historical Society. SEE THE PHOTOS FROM THEIR CURRENT EXHIBIT--THE MASSES--HERE HTTP://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/02/photos-from-opening-reception-of-masses.html

ELLIOTT’S DEPARTMENT STORE: Long before there was a daycare center, a Yoga school, a real estate office, a Grand Union, and many many other businesses at 10 Old Post Road South, Elliott’s Department Store was THE place to go for just about everything—and for decades. Owned initially by Robert Sr. and Barbara Elliott, it is fondly remembered as the “lynchpin” of the Upper Village, as keenly missed when it closed then as Wondrous Things was for newer residents now.

Local contractors missed the True Value hardware, Moms missed the clothing, housewares, domestics, and toys. One resident remembered that when it came to BACK TO SCHOOL, she did it all locally. Elliott’s carried Buster Brown Shoes, school supplies, boys and girls clothing. Another resident, whose children attended a local dance school, said that Elliott’s even carried ballet slippers and Danskin—and that if they didn’t have something, Barbara Elliott would order it without hesitation. You could even ship your UPS parcels and overnight mail from that location. And no one ever went out of town to Christmas shop when Elliott’s was around. Click on the link to see a list of what Elliott’s carried circa 1960s, 1970s http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/6143598282/in/photostream/

Sadly, Elliott’s closed in the 1990’s. You may also have an interest in:

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

POP BERGER’S http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-pop-bergers.html

SCOOP ‘N JUDY’S http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-scoop-n-judys.html

STARLIGHT LANES http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/croton-memories-starlight-lanes.html

Sunday, September 11, 2011

PHOTOS FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY'S 9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

As many of you know, Holy Name of Mary recently refurbished the flag pole in front of the Parish Center. Today, in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the church had a special service in memory of all those who died, with a particular emphasis on first responders. Taps was played and the flag lowered to half mast. A reception was held afterwards in the Peace Garden.

You can see a slideshow of photos from this uplifting event here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627524183941/show

Friday, September 9, 2011

MORE CROTON MEMORIES--CHIMNEY CORNER CABIN

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 10th installment, again with thanks to The Croton Historical Society.

CHIMNEY CORNER CABIN - Long before there was a TENAMPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, there was a CHIMNEY CORNER CABIN--click on the photo. Located on Rt. 9A and Albany Post Road, and owned by various parties throughout the years (A.W. Hage, Nick and Kate Sasso, among others).

It was known for its large stonework fireplace, as well as a down home hospitality and excellent food--and in earlier incarnations, featured orchestra dancing. To this day there are rumors that a well known soprano of the 1950’s and her entourage ate there twice a year, her identity known only to the owners, always served in a private room, the limo and driver hidden away in the woods.

Chimney Corner Cabin (sometimes simply called Chimney Corners) was renowned for its fine Italian food, billed as “the finest in the Hudson Valley”, as well as the generosity of Nick and Kate Sasso. (Click the link to see a flyer advertising a GALA OUTDOOR WELCOME HOME PARTY for the troops: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/6128645911/) Eventually it would be re-named the Watch Hill Inn and went out of business in 1987.