Collections

A building torn down between other buildings

Photographs taken by the county historian's office in the 1970s of Urban Renewal demolitions.

Brentwood Pen and Ink Drawings

Pen and Ink drawings of Brentwood, NY.

Crawford Collection

The Crawford Collection contains photographs and glass negatives taken around Liverpool, New York by various photographers including Toby Crawford III’s father, George “Waxy” Miller and James T. Rogers.

East End Historic District Inventory Photographs

Photos of historic buildings in Newburgh, N.Y. taken between 1978 - 1980.

Herbert S. Pratt painting a Long Island house circa 1977

Paintings and information about historic houses on Long Island.

History of Crandall Public Library

This collection contains images illustrating the rich history of Crandall Public Library (founded in 1892).

Ilion Urban Renewal Collection

This collection contains photographs of the village of Ilion, New York that were affected by an urban revitalization project conducted from 1968-1972.

North Main Street: Emmons Store

Photographs compiled and annotated by town historian Jean Alve.

62-64 South Street, Newburgh, NY

A selection of photographs from the appraisal inventory that was made between 1958 and 1966 to document the streets and structures that were being slated for removal under Newburgh's Urban Renewal program.

Oceanside Community

20th century images relating to the people and places in the Oceanside community.

Horse drawn fire tankers in parade with onlookers

Photos of a variety of buildings in Oswego County.

Rensselaer County Historical Society Edgar Holloway Collection of Watercolors and Prints

This collection is Edgar Holloway’s commissioned works to paint and document Troy, New York and the surrounding area’s architectural and industrial heritage in 1972.

Tivoli Collection

Selected photographs of Tivoli, N.Y. collected by the late Joan Navins, former Village Historian.