Victorian city traffic gives us the flavor of the era in NYC. You may wish to mute the sound, which is not original to the film. The first movie with sound did not appear until 1927 [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jazz_Singer ] and the sound tracks provided here in the 21st century can be distracting.

Victorian city traffic gives us the flavor of the era in NYC. You may wish to mute the sound, which is not original to the film. The first movie with sound did not appear until 1927 [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jazz_Singer ] and the sound tracks provided here in the 21st century can be distracting.

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Do Andes Stoves Speak Your Language? Click the link below to find out. This PDF file is short, unless one takes the time to figure what all the pictures are about! For me, this is yet another "puzzle card!" Or perhaps we should say puzzle booklet...The Peerless Andes Range was made by the Phillips & Clark Stove Co. in Geneva NY.

Do Andes Stoves Speak Your Language? Click the link below to find out. This PDF file is short, unless one takes the time to figure what all the pictures are about! For me, this is yet another "puzzle card!" Or perhaps we should say puzzle booklet...The Peerless Andes Range was made by the Phillips & Clark Stove Co. in Geneva NY.

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The Mitchell Inn of Middletown NY and its clock collection no longer exist.

The Mitchell Inn of Middletown NY and its clock collection no longer exist.

Except here! The Arnold Collection proudly presents a public scan of the complete listing as of 1939. As I remember, the Clock Collection was maintained as a whole by the Middletown Savings Bank after the Mitchell Inn was demolished. As the Bank went through various mergers, however, the Mitchell Inn Clock Collection was eventually dismantled and auctioned off piece by piece to various buyers.

In response to my questions about the post-Mitchell Inn history of the Collection on Facebook's Middletown New York Past and Present Residents group, I received the following helpful responses:

Cheryl Villegas: "I believe you are correct. Some of the clocks went to private citizens from the auction. I also believe that there are some on display at First Federal Savings and Loan on James Street."

Laura Katz: "Yes! I was a great place! I think an antiques dealer from New Paltz bought a number of them..."

Christine Laskaris: "The date of the auction was November 17th,1996 at Mark Vail Auction http://Co.in Pine Bush. Mark Vail's has since been closed."

Mickey Guarino: "A good portion of the clock collection was purchased by John Botti and displayed at "John's Harvest Inn" in Middletown."

I looked at their web site, saw the clocks in photos and was distressed to learn that John's Harvest Inn is, according to Yelp, "permanently closed." I wonder where the clocks will go from there....Did the closing have anything do do with this lawsuit: "Local woman sues 5 businesses over ADA violation claims" (Record newspaper article)

Mickey Guarino "Jeff Diver ...Yes...Apparently there is a legal sting that preys upon businesses that don't have adequate access. It was the better choice to sell out. The clocks are still in His possession."

Sit back and enjoy this unique bit of history! No telling what unique discoveries you will find!

The memorable URL for this post is [ http://bit.ly/MitchellInnClockCollectionCatalog ]

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New! People's Illustrated Almanac 1849 You'll want to enlarge this PDF in order to read it, as our scanned copy was faint at 169 years of age [ http://bit.ly/1849PeoplesIllustradedAlmanac ]

New! People's Illustrated Almanac 1849 You'll want to enlarge this PDF in order to read it, as our scanned copy was faint at 169 years of age [ http://bit.ly/1849PeoplesIllustradedAlmanac ]

We went through the Almanac and have enlarged some tidbits for you. Click the images below to view.

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"Plough's Black and White Birthday and Dream Book has been scanned and is available free online at [ http://bit.ly/PloughBlackAndWhiteBook ]

"Plough's Black and White Birthday and Dream Book has been scanned and is available free online at [ http://bit.ly/PloughBlackAndWhiteBook ]

Tupelo, MIssissippi, 27 December 1891: Birth Notice Born today was one Abe Plough, son of Moses and Julia Isaacs Plough, becoming the youngest of eight children. The family will relocate to Memphis TN next year. There, Abe will begin selling a batch of cottonseed oil, camphor and carbolic acid as "antiseptic oils" door-to-door. In 1908, based on the success of these sales, Moses Plough will loan Abe $125 to start his own business, the Plough Chemical Company. See [ http://www.jhsmem.org/SHNewsletters/SHNDec1991.pdf ] for a discussion of this time of his life.

Plough Chemical will become successful enough to purchase the St. Joseph Company in 1920 and begin selling their best-selling aspirin. In that year, national advertising of Company products will begin. Later mergers will transform the Company into Schering-Plough, then Merck. See [ https://en.wikipedia.com/wiki/Schering-Plough ]

Before Abe dies in 1984, some 92 years from now, he will become well-known not only as a wealthy businessman, but also for his philanthropy. See [ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39631733/abe-plough ]

"Plough's Black and White Birthday and Dream Book" * has been scanned and is available free online at [ http://bit.ly/PloughBlackAndWhiteBook ] Click the images below to view sample pages from this fascinating booklet, published in 1913. It contains horoscopes a Victorian interpretation of dreams.

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Victorian variety is illustrated by this slide show. Pause to absorb the atmosphere of individual photos.

Victorian variety is illustrated by this slide show. Pause to absorb the atmosphere of individual photos.

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https://youtu.be/N5U8ct2Ym1c

Before the great fire in San Francisco at the close of the Victorian era, autos began to replace horses on the streets. [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJfTa5SjDCY ] "Jaywalking" appears to have been standard behavior. The video records no effort to control traffic, even at intersections.

Before the great fire in San Francisco at the close of the Victorian era, autos began to replace horses on the streets. [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJfTa5SjDCY ] "Jaywalking" appears to have been standard behavior. The video records no effort to control traffic, even at intersections.

You may wish to mute the sound. It is not original to the film and it can be distracting.

From the comments field:

"According my great-grandfather Louis Theodore Karvystone (1889 – 1971) this movie was produced in 1904 in San Francisco city by Elliot Erwing Dowley…He appearances at running in front of the “train” on the video at 15 year old (6:53 – 6:58). My great grandfather to final filming at the video and talking with the producer, Mister Elliot at 31 years old… In this time, my great grand father sold newspaper on the street… He comes to Brazil in 1919..."

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJfTa5SjDCY

Brief presentation/slideshow outlines social impact parallels between telegraph/telephone and internet. It raises as many questions as it answers.

Brief presentation/slideshow outlines social impact parallels between telegraph/telephone and internet. It raises as many questions as it answers.

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https://www.slideshare.net/gonzs882/the-victorian-internet

Looking for a Victorian railroad? Here's the best map in the world! [ https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ ] Available worldwide in many languages! Shows both operating and abandoned lines. (Click image to enlarge sample below.)

Looking for a Victorian railroad? Here's the best map in the world! [ https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ ] Available worldwide in many languages! Shows both operating and abandoned lines. (Click image to enlarge sample below.)

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Glimpse of Victorian city life Scenes from Great Britain while it was the center of an Empire.

Glimpse of Victorian city life Scenes from Great Britain while it was the center of an Empire.

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In 1848, the mineralogist, pioneer of photography and amateur poet Robert Hunt published "The Poetry of Science"... Review by Gregory Tate. Book available via Hathi Trust [ http://bit.ly/PoetryofScienceHunt ] Read a review by Charles Dickens (1848) at [ http://bit.ly/DickensReviewPoetryofScienceHunt ]

In 1848, the mineralogist, pioneer of photography and amateur poet Robert Hunt published "The Poetry of Science"... Review by Gregory Tate. Book available via Hathi Trust [ http://bit.ly/PoetryofScienceHunt ] Read a review by Charles Dickens (1848) at [ http://bit.ly/DickensReviewPoetryofScienceHunt ]

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https://publicdomainreview.org/2018/07/26/the-poetry-of-victorian-science/

"Victorian Room Scene" is the culmination of three months work by Sarah Wang [ https://www.artstation.com/sarah_xinting_wang ] who explains:

"Victorian Room Scene" is the culmination of three months work by Sarah Wang [ https://www.artstation.com/sarah_xinting_wang ] who explains:

"The final scene is finally coming out. It is realtime rendered in Unreal Engine. Responsible for all props and lighting. Concept by Titus Lunter.

"It is not a replica of real room. The idea comes from the abandon[ed] royal family home.It was made for game scene, so it might be a little dramatic. I made up a little story to narrow the concept style, during French revolution and early Victoria era. Rich royal family in England kept or brought decor and furniture from French Palace but inevitably declining."

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Photographed Victorians of all genders from many walks of life fill the YouTube posts of Chubachus [ https://www.youtube.com/user/Chubachus/videos ] Where possible, they are identified by name and profession.

Photographed Victorians of all genders from many walks of life fill the YouTube posts of Chubachus [ https://www.youtube.com/user/Chubachus/videos ] Where possible, they are identified by name and profession.

The photographic techniques of the time required great patience on the part of both photographer and subject. This may account for some of the grouchiness portrayed in some of the selections.

Chubachus also has a Google+ site [ https://plus.google.com/u/0/114432219198491167586 ] Thanks for your great work, Chubachus!

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https://youtu.be/2VcL8Jvfgw4

Wonderful Victorian features, from high ceilings to ornate fireplaces grace this nicely renovated Victorian home. Pantry to parlor, the best has been preserved. The attic space is a surprise. Enjoy your tour!

Wonderful Victorian features, from high ceilings to ornate fireplaces grace this nicely renovated Victorian home. Pantry to parlor, the best has been preserved. The attic space is a surprise. Enjoy your tour!

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https://youtu.be/Q2aectSAKwA

Victorian music could be grand and many heard it best when they attended church services.

Victorian music could be grand and many heard it best when they attended church services.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCdrt5Bc-oY

The stereoscope captures late Victorian life After you get used to the manner of presentation, these shots provide some revealing glimpses of Victorian life.

The stereoscope captures late Victorian life After you get used to the manner of presentation, these shots provide some revealing glimpses of Victorian life.

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A new addition was added to the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] page 38 today. Click the link and look for the child pointing at a passing ship. Can you spot the captain waving back?

A new addition was added to the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage38 ] page 38 today. Click the link and look for the child pointing at a passing ship. Can you spot the captain waving back?

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Snake Oil, anyone? Once sold as a "drug," you might be able to get some advertised in 2018 as a "dietary supplement." The difference? Government regulations. Click [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage35 ] for a relevant page in the Arnold Collection.

Snake Oil, anyone? Once sold as a "drug," you might be able to get some advertised in 2018 as a "dietary supplement." The difference? Government regulations. Click [ http://bit.ly/ArnoldCollectionPage35 ] for a relevant page in the Arnold Collection.

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https://youtu.be/HqkqjQzR6W0

Pause here to relax in style! Comfortable-looking elegance was celebrated in these designs.

Pause here to relax in style! Comfortable-looking elegance was celebrated in these designs.

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I remember when this NY Ontario & Western railroad station was in operation. It is next to the famous Bloomingburg Tunnel. My grandfather, DeForest ("Pat") Diver was an engineer/photographer on the NYO&W. His pictures were accessioned by the Cornell University Library in 1958 and are now online at [ http://bit.ly/DeForestDiverPhotos ]

I remember when this NY Ontario & Western railroad station was in operation. It is next to the famous Bloomingburg Tunnel. My grandfather, DeForest ("Pat") Diver was an engineer/photographer on the NYO&W. His pictures were accessioned by the Cornell University Library in 1958 and are now online at [ http://bit.ly/DeForestDiverPhotos ]

See comments for more.

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