4RVHS Items For Sale
All of the products on this page are available for purchase
from the 4 River Valleys Historical Society.
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2015
Christmas Ornament
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The brass ornament of the Hiram Hubbard
Homestead measures 2-1/2" by 1-1/2".
It is presented in an attractive gift box
that has a short history of the Homestead on
the back. It can be yours for $10 or
mailed to you for $12.00. These may also be
picked up at Lynn's home, the CRT and the
Town of Champion Clerk's office. All
proceeds go to help renovations of the HHH. |
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Champion,
Great Bend and Deferiet
by Lynn Thornton
and Janet Zando
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Lynn
Thornton is the town of Champion historian, Board Member
of 4 RVHS and a retired West Carthage elementary schoolteacher.
She has partnered with Janet Zando, a charter member
of the 4RVHS and Village of Deferiet historian to bring
you the history of Champion, Great Bend and Deferiet.
Janet is a registered Dental Hygienist and is currently
employed part-time at the North Country Children's Clinic.
Janet and Lynn hope that this new look at the three communities that grew around the turn of
the century will shed some light on the connections
between them. There are many people who have relatives
in two of the villages, some who lived in one and worked
in another, people who moved away but retain a fierce
connection with their old community - sometimes the
farther away we move, the stronger the pull of our roots.
We hope it will bring people closer to their origins
by providing a common ground for discussion, sharing
of memories and appreciation of their heritage
Find out more! You may purchase an autographed copy
through 4 River Valleys Historical Society in person
or by mail or you may attend one of the many book signings
planned throughout the area.
Click
here to download the order form.
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Around
Carthage and West Carthage
by Lynn Thornton
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Early settlers followed the Black River
up to Long Falls, the present site of
Carthage and West Carthage, where they
found fertile land and dense forests
along the rushing waters. The river ran
between the two villages and gave life
to the young communities. Many
industries, dependent on the waterpower,
were established along the lower eastern
bank, with businessmen settling on the
highlands of the west bank. Mills sprang
up where blinds, lumber, and furniture
were manufactured, and planning mills,
tanneries, and pulp mills flourished.
After a devastating fire, which
destroyed mills on both sides of the
river, the focus of industry moved
almost entirely to pulp and paper. By
the early 20th century, the industry
ushered in a golden age for the Twin
Villages. Numerous pictures make this
book by Lynn Thornton of interest to all
natives and visitors.
Click here to download an order form. |
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Waterfalls of New York State
by Scott Ensminger, David J. Schryver and Ed
Smathers
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Although
not a book on history, "Waterfalls of New York
State" contains entries about several waterfalls
in the north country. It was co-authored by Watertown
native David J. Schryver. Schryver is also the
webmaster of the 4RVHS website. This book can
be purchased at the 4 River Valleys Historical Society
or at many of their events. You can learn more
about this book at
nnywaterfalls.com. |
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Unknown
Museums of Upstate New York
by Chuck D'Imperio
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An informative and entertaining guide to the
rich resources available at fifty small,
often overlooked, regional museums.
Even those familiar with the upstate area are
unlikely to have visited or even heard of
some of the treasures this guide unearths,
such as the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, the
Kazoo Museum, and the Robert Louis Stevenson
Cottage and Museum.
These are some of the gems of Upstate New York,
and you'll be hard-pressed to find them
without this guide.
Price is $28.00,
shipping is $2.50 |
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Stone
Houses of Jefferson County
edited by Maureen Hubbard Barros, Brian W. Gorman and Robert A. Uhlig, with photoraphs by Richard Margolis
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Jefferson
County, New York, has one of the richest
concentrations of stone houses in America.
As many as 500 stone houses, churches, and
commercial buildings were built there before
1860. Some of the buildings are beautiful
mansions built by early entrepreneurs, and
others are small vernacular farmhouses. Some
are clustered together; others dot the
countryside near stone outcroppings.
Embedded in the fabric of each building are
the stories of its location, its maker, and
those who have lived there.
Lavishly
illustrated with almost 300 photographs,
this volume highlights eighty-five stone
houses in the region. The editors explore
both the beauty and permanence of the
stonework and the courage and ambition of
the early dwellers. They detail the ways in
which skilled masons utilized local
limestone and sandstone, crafting
double-faced stone walls to protect against
fire and harsh winters. The book includes
discussions of the geology of the region,
the stone buildings that have been lost, and
the preservation and care of existing
structures.
Stone Houses
of Jefferson County
provides a fascinating look at the intrinsic
beauty of these buildings and the historical
links they provide to our early settlement.
Price is $50.00,
Shipping is $5.00 |
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Hiram
Hubbard Homestead Notepaper
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Printed in full color
on heavy card stock, the note paper includes
a brief history of the Homestead on the
back.
Six
card/six envelope sets can be obtained from
Nelson or Lynn for $10.00 or by mail for
$12.00. |
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Many of
David Shampine's books are available through us ...
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New York's North
Country and the Civil War
$21.50
or $24.00 by mail
Tales of Times Gone By
$23.50
or $26.00 by mail
The Murder of Irene
Izak
$21.50
or $24.00 by mail
The Egan Murders
$21.50
or $24.00 by mail |
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The
Jefferson County Bicentennial Tapestry Throw
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1805
CELEBRATING 200 YEARS 2005
"A Warm Memento"
This custom-designed throw is a wonderful
accent to any chair, sofa, bed or table.
It is sure to become a treasured heirloom. Click
here to download an order form.
History of Jefferson County
Pictured is a description of the
structures in this tapestry throw.
CHAMPION
is represented by the Congregationalist Church, the first
church in the County. Dedicated
on December 25, 1816, they also rang the bell that had been
donated by General Henry Champion.
This structure was purchased in 1912 by the Champion
Grange #18.
JEFFERSON
COUNTY COURT HOUSE- The
first term (of record)
of the County Court was the second Tuesday of May in 1807 at the
schoolhouse south of Jonathan Cowan's mill in the Village of
Watertown. In 1809,
the court moved to a new court house on land donated by Henry
Coffeen. Burning in
1821, it was replaced by a stone structure that fell in such
disrepair it had to be replaced within forty years.
Construction of the new court house was started in 1861
and completed in 1862. ( From information compiled by Benjamin
Cobb, Jefferson County Historian, June 2003).
RUTLAND-
The Eddy Homestead represents Rutland.
Enoch Eddy arrived in 1799 and this home was built in
1847 and has never been out of possession of the Eddy family.
WATERTOWN-
Henry Coffeen arrived in Watertown in 1800.
He built his first home on the north side of the American
Corner and in 1803 laid out a road from this corner across his
land to the Black river where he and Andrew Edmunds bridged the
river at the present site of the Court Street bridge.
ELLISBURG-
The Geddingsville Bridge was built in 1870 in the Town of
Ellisburg.
It was
one of very few covered bridges in Jefferson County.
It was a "pony truss" over Sandy Creek.
The bridge collapsed in 1910.
ADAMS-
The Adams Collegiate Institute was establised in 1855.
Before it was fully organized General Solon D. Hungerford
offered a large endowment and the Basswood Hotel by the Railroad
Station that was built by Sidney Mendell.
The school was renamed the "Hungerford Collegiate
Institute" on March 24, 1864.
LORRAINE-
Lorraine was the site of the Old Red House, an Underground
Railroad Station, built in 1824.
BROWNVILLE-
General Jacob brown began to build his home in Brownville in
1811, the war of 1812 intervened and the mansion was not
furnished until 1814.
ROSWELL
P. FLOWER MANSION Roswell P. Flower, a native of Jefferson
County, became a prominent congressman and later, in 1892, the
governor of New York State.
The big white house at 175 Arsenal Street originally was
the home of Flower's noted father-in-law Norris W. Woodruff.
Mr. Woodruff replaced the original stone house with a
more pretentious frame house about 1829.
This became the nucleus of the Flower mansion for
Governor Flower greatly expanded and improved it after the came
into possession of the property.
This home was later used as the Jefferson County Office
Building on Arsenal Street.
The house was razed in 1963 to made room for the present
7 story portion of the County Office Building.
F.
W. WOOLWORTH BIRTHPLACE 1852 Rodman was the birthplace of F.
W. Woolworth, the five and dime mogul.
A modest farm house, situated off Zoar Road, on a little
dead end road amidst the rolling landscape of Rutland Hills in
the town of Rodman, was Frank's birthplace.
The Woolworth family moved to Great Bend when Frank was
seven years old. (Taken
from http://watertown-ny.gov/history/woolworth.html)
Woven
in full color. 100%
pre-washed cotton. 50"x65"
Fully Fringed. Made
in USA
Available
for only $54.95
Tax: $4.40 plus $5.00 Shipping & Handling
Save by picking up your order.
Click
here to download an order form.
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The Charles Eberle Diary
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The 4 River Valleys Historical Society has
joined with the Germantown Historical Society
in presenting this day-by-day look into the
life of a farmer in Jefferson County, New York
between 1821 and 1825.
Charles Eberle settled in what is now part
of Fort Drum, in an area just off Route 26,
on Bedlam Road, and farmed there with his wife,
daughter and sons. Find out more about
life in the 1800's; reserve our own copy now.
Click here
to download an order form.
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The History of Theresa
Written
by Theresa Historical Publications Committee and 4 River
Valleys Historical Society
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You will find over 200 pages
in this book intended not as the complete history
but rather as an overview of Theresa's history.
There are 13 chapters in Volume I & II.
The book includes pictures of Theresa and maps.
Some of the chapters are: Earliest Habitation
- Paleo-Indian, Culture, Algonquin and Iroquois'
Earliest Exploration, First White Settlers,
Early Settlement of Theresa - Clearings, Mills,
Settlers, Businesses, Post Office, and the disastrous
fires of 1859 and 1890. Some families mentioned
are: The Bodman family, The Hoover Family, The
Yost Family, the Pool Family; others; James
de LeRay Chaumont, Roswell Flower and Orin Wilcox.
Churches, schools and homes of Theresa are also
mentioned. Also included is Volume III
2004 , "Chronological History of Theresa " by
Gerald W. Desormeau.
Cost $20 plus
$3.95 for shipping & handling. |
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4 River Valleys Historical Society
Coverlet
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Beautiful multicolored
tapestry coverlet with favorite sites and landmarks
from around the 4 Valleys. Jacquard woven
in 100% full color cotton. Machine washable,
50"x65" and fringed.
Cost (includes tax): $44.95 + $5.00 Shipping &
handling.
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The 4 Rivers Cookbook
Edited
by Jane Collins
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A collection of recipes by the Society members.
134 pages of delicious food to cook and bake.
Cost (includes tax): $8.95 + $2.00 Shipping &
handling
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Drum Taps In Dixie
by Delavan
S. Miller
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This is the story of Mr. Miller's activities
in the Civil War at the age of 13. Memories
of a drummer boy, 1861 - 1865
Cost (includes tax): $8.95+ $2.00 Shipping &
handling
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A Drum's Story And Other Tales
by Delavan S. Miller
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A sequel to Drum
Taps in Dixie. Some tales in this
volume are: A Veteran And His Grandchildren,
Story Of The Second Bull Run, and Jefferson
County In The War For The Union and Taps.
Cost ( includes tax): $12.95 + $2.00 Shipping &
handling
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They Called Me Chuckie
by Charles
M. Brownell
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Memoirs of Charles Brownell as a young 11
year old boy during the Great Carthage,
NY Fire of 1884. In this book he vividly
recalls the fire, the panic, the valiant
efforts to save the village as he watched
Carthage burn.
Please note that
this book is now out of print, but we
have a few library discards in good
condition. This is what you will
be receiving.
Cost ( includes tax): $12.00 + $3.00 Shipping &
handling
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St. Patrick's Sweet Tooth Delights
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This book is the first of a series of
"Irish Treats" cooking. It is published
in honor of Watertown Goes Green - Irish Festival
held in Watertown, NY.
Cost (includes tax): $3.95 + $1.50 Shipping &
handling
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Old Irish Crocks & Pots
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This book is the second of the "Irish
Treats" cookbooks. This features many delicious
casseroles.
Cost (includes tax): $3.95 + $1.50 Shipping &
handling
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Kettle Kuts of Killarney
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This is the third book of the "Irish Treats"
cookbooks.
Cost (includes tax): $3.95 + $1.50 Shipping &
handling
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Adirondack Tragedy (The Gillette
Murder Case of 1906)
by Joseph W. Brownell &
Patricia A Wawrzaszek
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This is about the true story of the crime
of the century portraying the Gillette murder
case. The 1906 death of Grace Brown
at Big Moose Lake and the conviction of Chester
Gillette.
Cost (includes tax): $10.65 + $2.95
Shipping & handling
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A Coloring Book of our Past
by
Artist Ron Collins
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A pictorial and historical experience through
the talented artistry of Ron Collins.
The drawings are of the different historical
buildings of our area. For example: Birthplace
of Roswell P. Flower, Governor of NY State in
Theresa, NY, Joseph Bonaparte House, Natural
Bridge, NY , Town of Diana, The LeRay Mansion
erected between 1825-1827, Town of LeRay. It
was built for James Donotien LeRay de Chaumont.
Cost (includes tax): $ 5.75 + $1.95 Shipping &
handling
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Whispers from the Past
by Harold
I. Sanderson
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This book lists the veterans who entered
the Civil War through Jefferson County.
Over 3,000 names are listed.
Cost (includes tax): $ 16.00 + $2.95 Shipping &
handling
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The Challenge
by Alice
Eddy Oakes
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Story of the Eddy family while traveling
from Kent County, England to Plymouth, MA, Vermont
and to New York.
Cost (includes tax): $26.45 + $3.95 Shipping &
handling
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4 River Valleys Historical Society
Journals
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Volumes 1-5, Journals, May 1978-December
1982 These Journals were originally printed as
individual issues. For the purpose of preserving
history the Society has reprinted and bound
these journals in 5-year increments. This
is our first reprint of the 5-year bound issues.
Included is Table of Contents, listings of Photographs
and Illustrations and an Alphabetical Listing
of Names mentioned in the journals.
Cost (includes tax): $23.75 + $3.95 Shipping &
handling
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An Old Fashioned Christmas
by
Laura Lynne Scharer
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A 19th Century Holiday in Jefferson County.
The book tells of the customs, which became
part of the American Christmas celebration in
the 19th Century- most especially between 1850
and 1900. There is even a recipe for Cranberry
Pie and Banana Fritters.
Cost (includes tax): $9.00 + $1.95 Shipping &
handling
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Irish Coverlet
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A green and off white throw, approximately
50"x65" portraying the Castles of Ireland.
Cost (includes tax): $42.80 + $5.00 shipping &
handling
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Jacket
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JACKET- This jacket is a nylon windbreaker
jacket. It is royal blue and has the 4
River Valleys Historical Society Emblem embroidered
on the front.
This jacket can be purchased with a flannel
or quilted lining. Sizes are Small, Medium,
Large, X-Large, XX-Large
Cost of jacket $49.95 and up + $5.00 Shipping &
handling
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Ceramic Trivet of the Great Carthage
Fire-Centennial - 1884-1984
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The Great Carthage Fire of 1884 is shown
in this 6"x6" ceramic trivet,
or, it can be hung on wall.
Cost (includes tax) $5.35 + $2.00
Shipping & handling
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