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Fifth Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets
Fifth Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets. Apartment building at the right stands on the site of Oliver Payne's townhouse built around 1903. Building at left stands on site of Thomas Fortune Ryan's townhouse built around the same time. Real estate values dictated demolition of these townhouses. Fortune Ryan was a partner with William Clifford Whitney in the construction of the NYC subway and elevated train systems -
Frick town home
About the same time Carr�re and Hastings designed Payne's estate, they built the Frick town home,( now the Frick Collection Museum) at 70th street and Fifth Avenue as well as the New York Public Library The similarity of architectural touches is evident. The gallery (photo at far right) was added afterward as a separate project. -
The Parish
In 2002 Transfiguration Parish celebrated its 175th anniversary. The parish was founded by Father Felix Varela, a Cuban-born priest who became vicar general of the archdiocese, to serve the wave of Irish immigra nts arriving in New York. In 1853 the parish moved to the Mott Street building, built 201 years ago as an Episcopal church and later used as a Lutheran church. The church, majestic in scope, is crammed into a small space along Mott Street where its architectural features are hard to envision. These pictures were taken 17 November 2002 by Rich Foy as a service was being held for fallen firefighters from the Sept 11 bombing of the World Trade Center. The area is now considered Chinatown for most modern New Yorkers. -
Intersection of Baxter and Worth
The only link with the five points slum is the street sign indicating the intersection of Baxter and Worth. The latter street was extended through the five points around the turn of the 19th century -
The five points intersection
The five points intersection in 2001 gives no evidence of what the slum looked like one hundred fifty years ago. It is surrounded by government buildings and a small park -
View from Perrine's Bridge
View from Perrine's Bridge of the Wallkill River looking towards the site of Dashville Falls, which were used by the sons of Archibald Russell to power their factories. The falls have disappeared into a dam used by Central Hudson to generate electricity -
Perrine's Bridge
Perrine's Bridge is the second oldest wooden bridges in the state. It is located in Dashville, just west of Esopus, and can be glimpsed from the northbound lanes of the New York Thruway. -
Sacred Heart R. C. Church
The land for Sacred Heart R. C. Church in Esopus was donated by Robert Livingston Pell, who also contributed to its construction -
U. Peter Weitze and children
U. Peter Weitze and children standing on the porch of their new home overlooking the Hudson River. Their home is built on the same level as the main buildings on the Payne estate. -
The Weitze family house
The do-it-yourself pioneer trait has not disappeared. The Weitze family (with help from dad, Bob Richter) constructed this home on seven acres directly north of the Brothers' property. Bob gave parcels to each of his daughters, and transferred the remainder of his land along the Black Creek to Scenic Hudson for a nature preserve -
The original water tower
The original water tower was located just outside the new English Village construction. It was dismantled and replaced with tanks within the new building. -
Brother Lawrence Hanshumaker and David Kammer
Brother Lawrence Hanshumaker and David Kammer (both natives of Wheeling, West Virginia) passed through Esopus to view construction of the English Village in the summer of 1952. -
Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge
Although not directly connected to the Payne estate, the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge is an important element in Ulster County history. -
Potpourri
Brother Linus William Hall, first Master of Juniors in Esopus. -
Sunset Lake 15
Martin Lang reading near the lake -
Sunset Lake 14
Ruins of Rec Hall and Kitchen in February 2004 -
Sunset Lake 11
Painters at work -
Sunset Lake 10
Kitchen Helper -
Sunset Lake 9
Campers Lodgings -
Sunset Lake 8
Garage -
Sunset Lake 5
Administration building -
Sunset Lake 4
Chapel -
Sunset Lake 3
The lake in winter 2004 -
Sunset Lake 1
Sunset Lake is shallow. The campers could swim off the dock, but kept close to the dock to avoid meeting grass on the lake floor. Canoeing and fishing were favorite pastimes. -
Burroughs Family Graves
Julian Burroughs, his wife, Emily MacKay, and their three children are buried in adjacent graves in Ascension Cemetery -
Eight nuns from an Episcopal Convent are buried in the cemetery.
Eight nuns from an Episcopal Convent are buried in the cemetery. They were not connected with Holy Cross Monastery, but may have been from a convent located either in Kingston or in Vails Gate, near Newburgh. -
View of Ascension Cemetery looking west from route 9W.
View of Ascension Cemetery looking west from route 9W. The cemetery extends about 200 feet beyond the last stones seen in the picture -
Entrance to Ascension Cemetery. Note Payne barn buildings to the immediate south
Entrance to Ascension Cemetery. Note Payne barn buildings to the immediate south -
Panoramic view of Ascenscion Cemetery viewed from route 9W
Panoramic view of Ascenscion Cemetery viewed from route 9W -
Views of Ascencion Church at 10th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City
Views of Ascencion Church at 10th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City. This was the church attended by Helen Russell's mother, who contributed heavily to the Ascension Church in West Park. The NYC church is now a historical landmark -
Church of the Ascension viewed from route 9W
Church of the Ascension viewed from route 9W. Russell, Astor and Payne all donated -
Ascension church
Ascension church was built in 1842 and faces directly towards Church of Saint James across the river in Hyde Park -
The Brother Stephen Kappes gallery part 2
For the past two decades, Brother Stephen Kappes has been photographing the Esopus property when he visits, which is quite often. These pictures are displayed on the walls of the English Village, especially along the corridor of the red brick addition and the recreation room adjacent to the large gymnasium. Photos in other sections of this project reflect the historical aspect of the property. Brother Stephen's photos illustrate the beauty of the property. -
The Brother Stephen Kappes gallery part 1
For the past two decades, Brother Stephen Kappes has been photographing the Esopus property when he visits, which is quite often. These pictures are displayed on the walls of the English Village, especially along the corridor of the red brick addition and the recreation room adjacent to the large gymnasium. Photos in other sections of this project reflect the historical aspect of the property. Brother Stephen's photos illustrate the beauty of the property. -
The ornate celtic cross
The ornate celtic cross may have been the gift of Oliver H Payne, as Emma's father, Andrew Gustav, died in 1913. I believe Payne also paid for the Andrew Mason Celtic Cross in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx NY. Click on the Celtic Cross to see the individual monuments. -
Sale by Mary Quick of Brooklyn NY to Emma Larson of New York City
The first mention of Emma we can find in the Dutchess County records is the sale by Mary Quick of Brooklyn NY to Emma Larson of New York City on 11 September 1917 of 31 ± acres in Staatsburg, at the northern end of Hyde Park NY. -
Emma C Larson and her family
Emma C Larson was a servant in the Oliver Payne households. Listed as a housekeeper, in many ways she was his confidante, upon whom he relied for advice and as an interface between himself and others. This portrait of Emma Christina Larson (center) and her sisters Jessie Larson and Jennie Larson Draminsky was taken around 1912. The little girl is Margaret Draminsky, Jennie's granddaughter. -
George Hulsair and his wife Esther Osberg Hulsair at Christmas
George Hulsair and his wife Esther Osberg Hulsair at Christmas -
Uncle Oscar Åsberg holding either Hilda or one of the boys. Charles wearing cap at right.
Uncle Oscar Åsberg holding either Hilda or one of the boys. Charles wearing cap at right. -
Marion Schane Osberg with her two boys, Charles and Oscar.
Marion Schane Osberg with her two boys, Charles and Oscar. -
The Osberg Family with Aunt Helen. Marion, Charles and Helen in back. Charles, Oscar and Hilda in front.
The Osberg Family with Aunt Helen. Marion, Charles and Helen in back. Charles, Oscar and Hilda in front. -
Hilda standing next to Uncle Oscar holding either Charles or Oscar. Photo about 1920.
Hilda standing next to Uncle Oscar holding either Charles or Oscar. Photo about 1920. -
Uncle Oscar
We presume this is Uncle Oscar, holding either Charles or Oscar. Photo about 1920. -
Charles Osberg poses with his two sons, Oscar and Charles
Charles Osberg poses with his two sons, Oscar and Charles, both dressed in sailor suits. Photo taken before 1924 -
Undated photo of the three girls with their aunt Helen, Charles' only sister.
Undated photo of the three girls with their aunt Helen, Charles' only sister. Barbara had grown taller than her older sister Hilda and Esther grew taller, so the photo was taken about 1938. The girls used a familiar name for their aunt. -
Osberg Home Summer
There were two nearly identical cottages on the garage/maintenance area of the estate. The Osbergs lived in the left cottage, built around 1911 to match the one on the right, which was used by Pratt superintendent during the 19th century. -
Esther, Hilda and Barbara standing in front of the family automobile around 1935
Esther, Hilda and Barbara standing in front of the family automobile around 1935. The cottage they lived is on the former Payne estate, later owned by the Protestant Episcopal Mission Society. -
The Osberg Family around 1934.
The Osberg Family around 1934. Hilda, the oldest daughter with Barbara standing in front of her; mother Marion Schane holding Esther and Charles photo received from Esther Osberg Hulsair August 2010 -
Maybe a photo of one of the four brothers' son
Maybe a photo of one of the four brothers' son, taken by Unique Photo Co, 280 22nd St, Brooklyn, NY rec'd from Lennart Åsberg in 2009