Maury Thompson19th century Minerva — Cornerstone layingThe cornerstone laying ceremony of the Olmstedville Roman Catholic Church was scheduled for May 25, The Glen’s Falls Republican reported…2 min read·1 day ago----
Maury Thompson19th century Moriah — New bandstand in 1877Strike up the band.2 min read·3 days ago----
Maury Thompson50 Years ago in Glens Falls — Fighting tooth decayWas it a bird? Was it a plane?3 min read·4 days ago----
Maury Thompson19th century Crown Point — ‘The absorbing sport’It was baseball season at Crown Point.2 min read·5 days ago----
Maury Thompson19th century West Mountain — Weather loreWatch the direction of the morning fog over West Mountain to get a sure indication of the day’s weather, a local farmer suggested.2 min read·6 days ago----
Maury Thompson19th century Johnsburg — Honorary mayorThe term “mayor” most likely was a honorary title recognizing his economic development influence in the hamlet.2 min read·May 11, 2024----
Maury Thompson19th century music — New organ at St. AlphonsusSt. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Glens Falls hired a new organist to play the French-speaking congregation’s new organ.3 min read·May 10, 2024----
Maury Thompson1895 fishing — Early opening of ice fishingAnother ice fishing season was underway.3 min read·May 9, 2024----
Maury Thompson19th century Fort Edward — Thanksgiving hopNothing like a lively dance social to work off the turkey dinner.3 min read·May 7, 2024----
Maury Thompson19th century Ti — Downtown redevelopmentA 19th century downtown redevelopment project was filling up with tenants as construction neared completion.2 min read·May 6, 2024----