MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.

In the 1930’s, Kool Cigarettes used a very bizarre smoking penguin—often drawn quite strangely—in their print ads. 

We discovered this marketing campaign in a series of 1930's magazines we originally purchased from Croton's own Cornelia Cotton Gallery many years ago (111 Grand St., 271-6802) and we’ve been slowly scanning them into a set---click on the photo, then the link.

We’ll get the rest on soon. GO HERE.

Vintage 1920’s light reflectors—really fabulous http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/5528372864/ 

Last year Judy L used some of these patterns, graciously provided by Family Christmas, to print paper for her smaller presents when she ran out. If you haven’t taken a look, you should: http://www.familychristmasonline.com/crafts/paper_crafts/wrapping_paper/wrapping_paper.htm 

A very interesting site—Chronically vintage! http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/2010/11/celebrating-holidays-with-vintage.html 

1939 Montgomery Ward booklet—Rudolph—outstanding http://www.flickr.com/photos/39216280@N07/sets/72157621937687556/ 

Added more photos to the front of Putzfest 2011! http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627602427375/

PHOTOS FROM PUTZFEST 2011

PHOTOS FROM PUTZFEST 2011- Well it may not have been the Golden Glow convention but the verdict is in--Putzfest 2011 was just as exciting for all of us died-hard collectors. Click on the link--hosted by the ever gracious Diann. Tom and Karl are there too. https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157627602427375

And don’t forget to check out www.cardboardchristmas.com

CROTON FOOTBALL MEMORIES: THE 1940's

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CROTON FOOTBALL MEMORIES: THE 1940’s

courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

So there we were at the historical society--doing some unrelated to football research on the village--when suddenly the conversation turns to last Friday’s game at Hen Hud—and bam, it hits us. Croton football, which we LOVE, isn’t just about NOW; it’s about THEN too. And all the guys whose love of the game has encouraged the generations that followed after. Look what a quick perusal through the Historical Society’s excellent sports files turned up:

- In 1945, the CHHS Varsity Football Squad had quite the impressive line-up. Click on the photo to see them all.

-And in November 1947, the headline read: CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL’S 1947 UNDEFEATED FOOTBALL TEAM. See more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/6167354281/in/photostream

MORE CROTON MEMORIES: POP BERGER'S, EPILOGUE

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. 

EPILOGUE: POP BERGER’S

Today we were doing some research at THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY when we came across this photo of Maurice “Pop” Berger while he was stationed in Italy during WWII. That’s when we learned something worth mentioning: when Pop got back to the states, he gave every Croton kid a free ice cream. That’s the kind of memory that is still with people today and ultimately perhaps, the best kind of tribute. See the original Pop Berger's installment here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-pop-bergers.html 

Stay tuned for more Croton Memories. To see past editions of this series, click:

THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE A.K.A. COUNTRY KITCHEN A.K.A. PEWTER HORN A.K.A. VICTORIAN MANOR A.K.A. COBBLESTONE INN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-croton-steak-house.html

ELLIOTT’S DEPARTMENT STORE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-elliotts.html

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

THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN, parts 1 & 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/croton-memories-starlight-drive-in_15.html AND http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-more-on-starlight.html

MORE CROTON MEMORIES: THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE & MORE

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 12th installment, again with thanks to The Croton Historical Society. 

THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE A.K.A. COUNTRY KITCHEN A.K.A. PEWTER HORN A.K.A. VICTORIAN MANOR A.K.A. COBBLESTONE INN--PART ONE 

Long before there was a Treasures and Tales or the holistic Acker House Center, the 139 Grand Street circa 1820’s home had enjoyed life for many decades as a restaurant, under various owners and names. It is primarily remembered however as The Croton Steak House, home to “the best T-bone in the Hudson Valley” and "veal so tender it practically melted in your mouth". 

In the 60’s, it was known as The Country Kitchen, owned by Grace Tarplin. An article of the day said: “Although open only a few short weeks, the Country Kitchen in the Upper Village is fast becoming a favorite of local residents and also many from the surrounding area. Grace Tarplin is the hostess of the new restaurant. She is well known for her fine catering here during the past five years. Previously she owned or managed restaurants in new York City. Her dishes are superb and served in a pleasant, cheerful atmosphere. Recently her Country Kitchen was lauded in a resolution by the Croton Board of Trustees for the renovation and decoration she carried out on the handsome old house at 139 Grand Street.”

The Country Kitchen served continental, Italian, and "good old fashioned American fare", and was known for its pumpkin and mince pies.

Eventually the location as mentioned, became The Croton Steak House--more on that in PART TWO. In 1977, it became The Victorian Manor—click on the photo—and in the very late 70’s, was known as The Pewter Horn, owned by Mabel and Ed Dean. It was followed by The Cobblestone Inn during the 80’s, and the late Paul Hoffman had his law office at the location for many years after that. It was also the home of Treasures and Tales.

We're sure the builders of this house back in the 1820's never envisioned it would have such a history. We're just glad this wonderful old place is still around.

10/4/11 update - PART TWO HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-croton-memories-part-two-croton.html 

Stay tuned for more Croton Memories. To see past editions of this series, click:

ELLIOTT’S DEPARTMENT STORE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-elliotts.html

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

THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN, parts 1 & 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/croton-memories-starlight-drive-in_15.html AND http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-croton-memories-more-on-starlight.html