Hudson Valley Ruins - Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape
by Robert J. Yasinsac
Countless books have been published on the historical sites of the Hudson River Valley. But these books have focused over and over again on the best-known, best-preserved places. Every bit as valuable are dozens of other historical sites that haven't fared as well. Many of these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historical Places, and a few are even National Historical Landmarks. But in spite of their significance, these structures have been allowed to decay, and in some cases, to...
Ottawa Winterlude Festival - Skiing Camp Fortune Photo Album - Feb 16, 2007 (English eBook C7)
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