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Postcard History Series “Yorktown”
Authors – Linda G. Cooper, Adele Hobby, John Tegeder and Susan Hack-Lane
$20.00 (plus postage if mailed)
The newly published Postcard History Series – “Yorktown” is here! This is different from the book Images of America- “Yorktown” as this book is based on old postcards from the collections of the Yorktown Museum as well as two collectors within the Taconic Postcard Club, Susan Hack-Lane and Dolores Pedi.
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"Yorktown: Yesterday and Today"
Distributed by: The Friends of The Yorktown Museum
$25.00 (plus postage if mailed)
DVD and video formats available
For Friends of the Yorktown Museum -
Special Price $15.00 each
while supply lasts.
Trace the evolution of our town from its rural beginnings through today's thriving community.
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"Images of America Yorktown"
by Linda Cooper and Alice Roker
with many residents from the Town of Yorktown
$20.00 (plus postage if mailed)
Perfect bound book, 128 pages
Explore the rich history of Yorktown! With vivid images, the book follows Yorktown from its early establishment as part of the Van Cortlandt Manor, through its key role in the American Revolution, to its development as a thriving business community.
Signed copies available at museum.
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"The Croton Dams and Aqueducts"
by Christopher R. Tompkins
$30.00 (plus postage if mailed)
Perfect bound book, 128 pages
This collection of rare photographs chronicles the construction of one of the largest masonry dams ever built, from the beginnings of the first Croton Dam, completed in 1842, and the dam which was finished in 1907, to the present day. "The Croton Dams and Aqueduct" provides a stunning portrait of the entire project and the region that it influenced -- New York City and Westchester County.
Signed copies available at museum.
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"Images of America Teatown Lake Reservation"
by Lincoln Diamant
$20.00 (plus postage and handling if mailed)
Perfect bound,112 Pages
An informal history of this large nature preserve in Northern Westchester County, NY
The book traces the development of the area from geological origins to the present time.
A large number of photographs both black and white and color are included, as well as many essays, maps and original illustrations.
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"Yorktown at War 1775-1783"
by John T. Martino
$12.00 (plus postage if mailed)
Saddle-stitched book, 48 pages
Originally written as a chapter for a Bicentennial book that was never published, this book (with additional research) was privately published by the original author in 1996.
"Yorktown at War" portrays the involvement of Yorktown and Northern Westchester during the American Revolution with emphasis on the Davenport House Massacre of Officers Green and Flag and the black troops of the Rhode Island Regiment by the British
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"The Old Put"
by Joe Schiavone with Brian Vangor
$45.00 (plus postage if mailed)
Hard cover – High quality, a must see.
Plus a DVD with additional photos and movies that are not in the book.
Over 70 pages of dynamite photos of “The Old Put” railroad line from Brewster to High Bridge. Many never seen before plus an overview of the line.
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"Forgotten Railroads Through WESTCHESTER COUNTY"
by Robert A. Bang with John E. Frank, George W. Kowanski and Otto M. Vondrak
$45.00 (plus postage and handling if mailed)
Hard Cover, 168 Pages
Chapters cover the New York Central Putnam Division, New Haven’s electrification project, the New York, Westchester and Boston railway. This publication also includes many proposed and unfinished railways over the years. Many maps, schedules, numerous black and white as well as color photographs are included. The authors reveal reasons for the start and finish of these ventures.
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"WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S Million-Dollar-A-Mile Railroad"
by Robert A. Bang
$18.00 (plus postage and handling if mailed)
Saddle Stitched, 62 Pages
Book is a pictorial essay of the rise and fall of the short lived, but long remembered, New York, Westchester and Boston Railway Company from 1912 – 1937. Copies of newspaper clippings, a fare schedule and a chapter on then and now are included.
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"An Object of Great Importance"
The Hudson River During the American War for Independence
by Christopher DiPasquale
$15.00 (plus postage and handling if mailed)
Perfect bound, 92 Pages
The author writes about the importance of the North River now called the Hudson River during the American Revolution. Material includes chapters on Peekskill, West Point, Stony Point and Benedict Arnold’s Treason.
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"Still All Around Us"
An Illustrated Guide
to The American Revolution in Westchester County
by Harry M. Dunkak, CFC, Ph.D
$12.50 (plus postage if mailed)
Saddle-stitched book, 44 pages,
55 illustrations including maps and photographs.
Published in recognition of the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution, "Still All Around Us" provides illustrations, essays, information, and resources never before gathered into one source. Dr. Dunkak is Professor Emeritus of History, Iona College.
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"America the Beautiful — Women and the Flag"
by Trudie A. Grace
$20.00 (plus postage if mailed)
Perfect bound book, 95 pages
Based on Richard Saunders’ (of Nelsonville, NY) collection of images on posters, sheet music, tobacco labels, postcards etc. of women draped with the American flag, relating to women as a patriotic icon. Many beautiful color photos. A wonderful addition to your home library or gift for that special someone.
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"PUNCH & JUDY Color & Cut Finger Puppet Theatre"
by Fred & Sondra Greenspan
$8.00 (plus postage if mailed)
Makes 9 puppets.
Fred Greenspan has been entertaining audiences of all ages since the early 1980’s. His Punch & Judy shows are seen at museums, historic sites, corporate parties, fairs and special events of all kinds.
Sondra Schoultz Greenspan is a graphic designer who has created many international product designs. Now, with this book you can put on your own Punch & Judy Finger Puppet Shows.
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"Connie & Wally Catalog"
Limited edition — regular price $15.00
Special Sale! $10.00
Saddle-stitched book, 70 pages, 100 illustrations
A special exhibition catalog of the work of two world renowned Yorktown artists: Consuelo Kanaga, Photographer and Wallace Putnam, Painter. The catalog consists of 70 pages, 100 illustrations, artist's statements, exhibition histories, numerous essays
and a select bibliography.
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