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Was the College's Gallery originally a Jewish Temple?
I recently was told that the building that currently houses the Anthony Giordano Gallery was home to B’nai Israel Reform Temple. I looked at B’nai Israel Reform Temple’s web site an… more →
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Was the College's Gallery originally a Jewish Temple?
Diane Holliday wrote 1 month ago: I recently was told that the building that currently houses the Anthony Giordano Gallery was home to … more →
History of Dowling College Available for Sale
Diane Holliday wrote 2 months ago: Dowling College: A Collection of Personal Remembrances 1955-1989 Originally published in 1990, this … more →
Indian Neck Hall, Oakdale NY
Diane Holliday wrote 2 months ago: Indian Neck Hall was built for “Commodore” Frederick Gilbert Bourne. Commodore Bourne hired archite … more →
Idle Hour, Oakdale, NY
Diane Holliday wrote 5 months ago: This beautiful mansion is now the home of Dowling College. It was built for William K Vanderbilt I … more →
Westbrook, Great River NY
Diane Holliday wrote 6 months ago: I visited this beautiful Great River, NY estate on May 21, 2009. The house and grounds are now know … more →
Stirrup Cup Castle
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Diane Holliday wrote 9 months ago: While I was out, one of our readers asked: “My question is in regards to the Stirrup Cup Castl … more →
Isaac H. Green, Architect
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Do you live in, or know of, a house in the area that was designed by the architect Isaac H. Green? I … more →
Do you have a question?
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: We are back from vacation, and are wondering if you have any questions – things you would like … more →
Do you have photos of Westbrook Farms?
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: If you have photos of Westbrook Farms, we would love to see them. Please contact us if you would lik … more →
Do you live in Idle Hour?
Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Is your home one of the Vanderbilt Accessory Buildings, like the chicken coop? Or, is your home one … more →
Did you know?
Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Did you know that you can view any of my previous posts and still comment upon them? Just scroll dow … more →
Peace Haven, Headquarters of the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Do you have a family connection to Peace Haven, Headquarters of the Royal Fraternity of Master Metap … more →
Tree Frogs in Oakdale?
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: I was speaking to an ex-Idle Hour community resident, who lived in Oakdale in the late 1950’s … more →
Stained Glass in Idle Hour
Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Here is a question about relatively recent history. Who designed and provided the stained glass wind … more →
Poseidon
Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: This beautiful fountain is located on the great lawn, between the front of the Idle Hour Mansion and … more →
Bronco Charlie's Restaurant
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Bronco Charlie’s has been a well known institution in the Oakdale, NY community. Although its … more →
National Dairy Research Council
Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Do you know of someone who worked for the National Dairy Research Council? Maybe a family member or … more →
European Painting in the Reference Room
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Not much is known about this large painting. It is the only non-artist colony painting hanging in th … more →
Landscape Architect for Idle Hour?
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Diane Holliday wrote 1 year ago: Did William K. Vanderbilt or his architect, Richard Howland Hunt employ a landscape architect when t … more →
