Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Continuing our popular "Croton Memories" series into 2012: With Croton wrestling in the news so much these days, we thought you’d enjoy a blast from the past—seeing where it all began back in 1958! Click on the photos to the right to read an article from the archives of The Croton-on-Hudson Historical Society.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
CROTON'S SUMMERFEST NOMINATED FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD
Welcome to EverythingCroton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.6/3/12 update - See photos from the 2012 Summerfest here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/06/photos-2012-summerfest.html
ALL PHOTOS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED M.D. CUDEQUEST--by popular demand, these photos will be left online until August 31, 2012.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
THE VINTAGE KNITTER #5: MID-CENTURY "BUTTON BEAUTY" BLOUSE
Welcome to EverythingCroton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
CALLING ALL CROTON KNITTERS: Continuing our new series here at EverythingCroton: THE VINTAGE KNITTER! - We got the idea when Hallie Flanagan Wolfe of hallieflanaganwolfegardens.com, recently donated a small cache of dogeared but very interesting vintage knitting and crochet magazines from the 1940's through the 1960's. Some of these patterns are simply gorgeous! Our fifth installment is a pattern for a “button blouse” circa late 1940’s, early 1950’s. Click on the photo and print. Thanks again Hallie! Feel free to share!
RELATED:
THE VINTAGE KNITTER #1, A MID-1950’S DATE SWEATER http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/vintage-knitter-1-mid-1950s-date.html
THE VINTAGE KNITTER #2, BABY TALK, 1944, a “1 year size” jacket and cap http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/11/vintage-knitter-2-baby-talk.html
THE VINTAGE KNITTER #3, CAREFREE & CASUAL http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/11/vintage-knitter-3-carefree-casual.html
THE VINTAGE KNITTER #4, A KNITTED AFGHAN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/11/vintage-knitter-4-knitted-afghan.html
Monday, January 9, 2012
MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.
We've recently come across some large die-cut advertisements from the 1880's to the early 1900's; the one pictured to the right was for H. O'Neill, an early department store. We hope to have them photographed and/or scanned soon.
Another fabulous “house tin” courtesy of ToyConnect; keep scrolling down the page to see all the Big Lot Tins recently featured—in a single photo http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/01/werthers-2011-christmas-candy-tin-2011.html
Nice project with printable sheet of angels, free http://www.graphicsfairy-crafts.com/2011/12/christmas-project-printable-angel.html
Weave a paper heart basket; we made this today—it’s not that tough! http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/heart_basket.html
It’s supposed to be easy; we’re not so sure http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/tea-bag-ornament.html
For fans of Kate Greenaway http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/greenaway.html
Christmas cupcake picks, some useful in putz scenes http://www.nanaluluslinensandhandkerchiefs.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30414/subcatid/0/id/423134
CROTON MEMORIES 2012 - A 1967 "HAPPENING"...CROTON STYLE
Welcome to EverythingCroton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.Continuing our popular "Croton Memories" series into 2012:
We popped into The Croton Historical Society to check on the progress of the new exhibit (it's going to be a multi-media event and there's still some more wiring to be done).
In any case, we came across this charming article from February 1967 entitled "Interfaith Happening", detailing a dinner-dance that was held at Holy Name of Mary, published in the Croton Cortlandt News (click on the photo originally taken by Don Wilson). We thought you might enjoy reading about it.
THE BIG SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON: Three Hundred attended the Interfaith Dinner-Dance Saturday night at Holy Name of Mary Church. Allan Seide did some spectacular decorations; the Croton Steak House served the dinner, and the Jesse Beller Quartet supplied the dance music.
Croton had its first "Happening" last Saturday night as the Interfaith Council of Churches held its 3rd annual dinner dance. Judging by comments of the 300 guests, the event had to be termed a smashing success or, in happening jargon, a gas.
The decorations in the parish hall by Allan Seide were the most stunning in the history of the dance. The hall was done in a pop-op art mode, with the central theme being abstract eyes looking at the guests from all directions--from the walls, the ceiling, even up from the tables, eyes were painted on placemats. The dance was a success in another way--it raised money for the youth of Croton. Cal Henderson, president of the Interfaith Council, was pleased and congratulated his committee--made up of couples representing each of the six churches in Croton. The Jesse Beller Quartet's music and Jonathan Miller's outstanding special lighting effects contributed greatly to the overall swinging mood.
RELATED: THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-croton-steak-house.html
AND ROBERT'S SCOTT'S MEMORIES OF THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-croton-memories-part-two-croton.html
AN INDEX TO THE EVERYTHING CROTON "CROTON MEMORIES SERIES 2011" http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/index-of-2011-croton-memories-series.html
In any case, we came across this charming article from February 1967 entitled "Interfaith Happening", detailing a dinner-dance that was held at Holy Name of Mary, published in the Croton Cortlandt News (click on the photo originally taken by Don Wilson). We thought you might enjoy reading about it.
THE BIG SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON: Three Hundred attended the Interfaith Dinner-Dance Saturday night at Holy Name of Mary Church. Allan Seide did some spectacular decorations; the Croton Steak House served the dinner, and the Jesse Beller Quartet supplied the dance music.
Croton had its first "Happening" last Saturday night as the Interfaith Council of Churches held its 3rd annual dinner dance. Judging by comments of the 300 guests, the event had to be termed a smashing success or, in happening jargon, a gas.
The decorations in the parish hall by Allan Seide were the most stunning in the history of the dance. The hall was done in a pop-op art mode, with the central theme being abstract eyes looking at the guests from all directions--from the walls, the ceiling, even up from the tables, eyes were painted on placemats. The dance was a success in another way--it raised money for the youth of Croton. Cal Henderson, president of the Interfaith Council, was pleased and congratulated his committee--made up of couples representing each of the six churches in Croton. The Jesse Beller Quartet's music and Jonathan Miller's outstanding special lighting effects contributed greatly to the overall swinging mood.
RELATED: THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-croton-steak-house.html
AND ROBERT'S SCOTT'S MEMORIES OF THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-croton-memories-part-two-croton.html
AN INDEX TO THE EVERYTHING CROTON "CROTON MEMORIES SERIES 2011" http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/10/index-of-2011-croton-memories-series.html
Saturday, December 24, 2011
2011 LAS POSADAS @ HOLY NAME OF MARY IN CROTON
Welcome to EverythingCroton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Las Posadas ~ A Spanish Tradition ~ ended last night at Holy Name of Mary Church (click on the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/6563758279/in/photostream). If you haven't yet attended any of the events sponsored by Holy Name's Spanish Ministry, we encourage you to do so. Good food, fellowship, music abounds, and all are welcome.
More photos from last night's Las Posadas have been sent directly to the coordinators for the Spanish Ministry and the church administrator Cheryl Comitto. Feliz Navidad.
Las Posadas ~ A Spanish Tradition ~ ended last night at Holy Name of Mary Church (click on the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/6563758279/in/photostream). If you haven't yet attended any of the events sponsored by Holy Name's Spanish Ministry, we encourage you to do so. Good food, fellowship, music abounds, and all are welcome.
More photos from last night's Las Posadas have been sent directly to the coordinators for the Spanish Ministry and the church administrator Cheryl Comitto. Feliz Navidad.
Monday, December 19, 2011
YOUR DRINKING WATER--A 2011 MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE
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 village has sent by regular post, a notice dated 12/14/11 concerning September 2011 "more than two" coliform incidents involving our drinking water. The notice was not received until today. As many people simply throw out these notices, we felt it was important to scan it and place it online. Click on the image to the right.
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