Maury Thompson19th century bicycling — House calls on two wheels?Perhaps he made house calls on two wheels.1d ago1d ago
Maury Thompson19th century Essex — ‘A remarkably healthy place to live’It seemed that all was well in Essex.2d ago2d ago
Maury ThompsonWeather rambling — Sept. 1894Drought conditions continuing in September 1894 had myriad ramifications.6d ago6d ago
Maury Thompson19th century music history — New organ at Granville churchA “new and expensive” organ purchased from Cluett & Sons of Troy was being installed at the Granville Methodist Episcopal Church, The…Sep 1Sep 1
Maury ThompsonHistory Threads 1895 — Garment factory owner’s philanthropyWilliam H. Rowe of Troy, owner of the Glens Falls Shirt Company, a summer resident of Hartford, paid for interior renovations of the…Aug 31Aug 31
Maury Thompson19th century Crown Point — Mining infrastructureThe Crown Point Iron Co. was investing in infrastructure.Aug 29Aug 29
Maury Thompson19th century pulp and paper — Ti mill expansionA major capital project was underway at the Lake George Paper Co. mill at Ticonderoga, which would nearly double the mill’s capacity, The…Aug 26Aug 26
Maury Thompson19th century Moriah — Vacation in the mountainsMoriah residents retreated into the Adirondacks for relaxation and enrichment.Aug 23Aug 23
