Wawarsing

by Kuhlmann, Pamela

• ISBN13: 9780738562605
• ISBN10: 0738562602
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-26
• Publisher: Arcadia Pub

Summary

Established in 1806, the town of Wawarsing is located in the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County. The town is comprised of many small hamlets, as well as the village of Ellenville. The abundance of mountain streams provided electricity to run factories, and in the early 1900s, these communities were flourishing. The Delaware and Hudson Canal opened in 1828 and provided a venue for factories to transport goods. Following the close of the canal in 1898, the Ontario and Western Railroad took over, shuttling summer vacationers from New York City. The vintage postcards in Wawarsing provide views of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, the Ontario and Western Railroad, and a glimpse back to a quieter time when the mountain and valley landscape provided picturesque locations for lovely hotels and boardinghouses.

Author Biography

Pamela Kuhlmann, a postcard collector for many years, has an avid interest in local history. Born and raised in the town of Wawarsing, she has been employed by the Ellenville Central School District as an elementary school teacher for more than 20 years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
Canal Boats and Trains	p. 9
Places of Learning	p. 17
Houses of Worship	p. 25
Vacationing in Wawarsing	p. 37
Business and Industry	p. 83
Having Fun	p. 105
Streets, Roads, and Residences	p. 117
Bibliography	p. 127
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