"Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley" by Barbara and Wesley Gottlock
"Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley" by Barbara and Wesley Gottlock
This is the story of five towns located in New York s Hudson River Valley that met their demise as quickly as they were established. From the icehouses of Rockland Lake to the Ashokan Reservoir towns to the brick quarries of Roseton, only traces of these once vibrant settlements can now be found. Camp Shanks, one of World War II s most significant military compounds, was erected in 1942 but was quickly abandoned at the war s end. Last Stop USA, as it was known, played host to over one million soldiers and welcomed patriotic visitors like Frank Sinatra and Shirley Temple. In this collection of images, local authors Wesley and Barbara Gottlock revive the spirits of these bygone communities and celebrate a lost way of life." (162 pages)
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Meet the Maker:
Name: Barbara and Wesley Gottlock
What county do you live in?: Orange
How long have you been living/working in the Hudson Valley?: Since 1978 (Rockland and Orange)
Where or what are your favorite things to do in the Hudson Valley?: We love lecturing at different venues because we like sharing our work and meeting fantastic people. We have presented well over 200 programs. Our commitment to Bannerman Island remains strong. We love supporting the arts, the restaurants, and finding "new" sites worthy of research.
Biography: When we retired, both us became interested in Hudson Valley history. When we moved to a condo overlooking the river we could see Bannerman Island. Our interest was piqued and we took one of the first public tours to the island in 2004. We immediately became involved in various capacities with the Bannerman Castle Trust (now going on 19 years). Our research culminated in our first book Bannerman Castle in 2006 along with Thom Johnson. Six more books have followed pertaining to local history in the HV and NYC and we write as interesting topics are brought to our attention.
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