Thursday, October 31, 2013

Irving Circle Park in the 1970s

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This small circular park has been part of Irvington since 1870.  Early twentieth century views of the green space showed many trees.  By the...
Sunday, October 27, 2013

An Artist Moves Into the Johnson Home--1974

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When Carol Kappel moved into the "Castle House," as it was affectionately called by the locals, she and her then husband, Jerry, h...
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

The Kappels Move into the Johnson Home--1974

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When Carol and Jerry Kappel (rhymes with apple) saw the for sale sign in front of the Johnson Home at 5631 University Avenue in 1974, it wa...
Friday, October 18, 2013

Two Irvington Icons from the 20th Century

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Family physician, Dr. Walter Kelly (on the left) and local dentist, Dr. Silas Carr, Jr. (on the right) sat on the steps of the Kelly home at...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ridgeview Drive Bungalows Then and Now

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Ridgeview Drive is aptly named.  Lowell Avenue slightly inclines east of Arlington until it intersects with this lovely tree-lined street.  ...
Sunday, October 13, 2013

Wonderful Frederick Polley Sketch Shows Doomed East Washington Street Block in 1933

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When Irvington artist and illustrator, Frederick Polley (371 South Emerson Avenue), sketched this scene eighty years ago, he probably never ...
Friday, October 11, 2013

Scenes Along Ridgeview Drive in the 1920s

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Herbert Hoover was President of the United States when the Leonard family snapped the top two historic images of beautiful little Glenna Leo...