Cannons captured by Union armies in a battle.
Cannons captured by Union armies in a battle.
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The West Point Museum which is actually off campus next to the visitors center where the bus tours of the campus begin.
The West Point Museum which is actually off campus next to the visitors center where the bus tours of the campus begin.
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Pretty campus with some gorgeous views. Can you imagine the fall colors?
Pretty campus with some gorgeous views. Can you imagine the fall colors?
0 2019/05/13 18:19:33
The barrels of the cannons ringing this monument have the names of important Civil War battles.
The barrels of the cannons ringing this monument have the names of important Civil War battles.
0 2019/05/13 18:19:31
Civil War Monument honoring all the deceased union army soldiers.
Civil War Monument honoring all the deceased union army soldiers.
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Cadets practicing their parachute jumps.
Cadets practicing their parachute jumps.
0 2019/05/13 18:19:27
Her unpretentious kitchen where she used ordinary dishes for all guests.
Her unpretentious kitchen where she used ordinary dishes for all guests.
0 2019/05/13 18:11:02
Val Kill in Hyde Park, Eleanor’s very modest home/cottage, about 4 miles FDR’s home. She loved that home where she found much solace.
Val Kill in Hyde Park, Eleanor’s very modest home/cottage, about 4 miles FDR’s home. She loved that home where she found much solace.
0 2019/05/13 18:11:01
Her living room where she entertained dignitaries, including JFK when seeking her support in 1960.
Her living room where she entertained dignitaries, including JFK when seeking her support in 1960.
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Her “fancy“ kitchen where she served all her guests meals on very pedestrian, corral like dishes.
Her “fancy“ kitchen where she served all her guests meals on very pedestrian, corral like dishes.
0 2019/05/13 17:23:36
Val Kill, Eleanor’s beloved, modest cottage about 4 miles from FDR’s home. She loved it there.
Val Kill, Eleanor’s beloved, modest cottage about 4 miles from FDR’s home. She loved it there.
0 2019/05/13 17:23:35
Her family room featuring different sized chairs because her guests were different sizes, she said. She entertained all the dignitaries here, including JFK when soliciting her support for the 1960 nomination.
Her family room featuring different sized chairs because her guests were different sizes, she said. She entertained all the dignitaries here, including JFK when soliciting her support for the 1960 nomination.
0 2019/05/13 17:23:35
At his presidential library, the car he loved to drive is there, which features a gizmo on the left-hand side of the steering wheel which dispensed lit cigarettes.
At his presidential library, the car he loved to drive is there, which features a gizmo on the left-hand side of the steering wheel which dispensed lit cigarettes.
0 2019/05/13 17:23:32
Oops, I am out of sequence here. Anyway, in the presidential library is FDR’s favorite Hyde Park car, a Ford Fantheon, which he drove.
Oops, I am out of sequence here. Anyway, in the presidential library is FDR’s favorite Hyde Park car, a Ford Fantheon, which he drove.
0 2019/05/13 17:12:53
Eleanor’s “fancy“ kitchen where she served everyone meals who came to visit her. She was proud of the fact that she served her guests on Carrel-like dishes, etc.
Eleanor’s “fancy“ kitchen where she served everyone meals who came to visit her. She was proud of the fact that she served her guests on Carrel-like dishes, etc.
0 2019/05/13 17:12:53
Val Kill, Eleanor’s cottage about 4 miles from FDR’s home. She loved it there.
Val Kill, Eleanor’s cottage about 4 miles from FDR’s home. She loved it there.
0 2019/05/13 17:12:52
Eleanor’s very humble living room where she entertained JFK and other dignitaries. Extremely unpretentious and marvelous woman.
Eleanor’s very humble living room where she entertained JFK and other dignitaries. Extremely unpretentious and marvelous woman.
0 2019/05/13 17:12:51
FDR‘s car had a gizmo that provided him with a lit cigarette on the left-hand side of the steering column.
FDR‘s car had a gizmo that provided him with a lit cigarette on the left-hand side of the steering column.
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0 2019/05/13 16:58:18
Victory tower erected in 1883 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the successful revolutionary war, on the grounds of Washington’s HQ.
Victory tower erected in 1883 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the successful revolutionary war, on the grounds of Washington’s HQ.
0 2019/05/13 16:58:17
His study inside the library which was opened during him his presidency and where he actually spent a fair amount of time when out of Washington DC.
His study inside the library which was opened during him his presidency and where he actually spent a fair amount of time when out of Washington DC.
0 2019/05/13 16:58:16
FDR’s presidential library. Well worth a visit.
FDR’s presidential library. Well worth a visit.
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FDR’s presidential library.
FDR’s presidential library.
0 2019/05/13 16:58:14
George actually slept here! Repeatedly.
George actually slept here! Repeatedly.
0 2019/05/13 16:58:14
From the top of the tower.
From the top of the tower.
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Front of the house of this historic landmark.
Front of the house of this historic landmark.
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George Washington’s headquarters in Newburgh, NY for final 16 months of the revolutionary war.
George Washington’s headquarters in Newburgh, NY for final 16 months of the revolutionary war.
0 2019/05/13 16:58:06
FDR’s Hyde Park beloved home (actually his mothers) where he frequently escaped the stresses of his presidency.
FDR’s Hyde Park beloved home (actually his mothers) where he frequently escaped the stresses of his presidency.
0 2019/05/13 10:33:13
Back of his home.He lived on the second floor and would pull himself up via a pulley system . Apparently his upper body strength was nothing short of phenomenal. I have always admired him but gained even greater respect and appreciation after touring his home and his library.
Back of his home.He lived on the second floor and would pull himself up via a pulley system . Apparently his upper body strength was nothing short of phenomenal. I have always admired him but gained even greater respect and appreciation after touring his home and his library.
0 2019/05/13 10:33:12
Front Hall. Bronze statue made before he was paralyzed by polio. Foreshadowing?
Front Hall. Bronze statue made before he was paralyzed by polio. Foreshadowing?
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His library.
His library.
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Front of the house.
Front of the house.
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The Snuggery room.
The Snuggery room.
0 2019/05/13 10:33:05
The back of the mansion facing the Hudson River, the most impressive view.
The back of the mansion facing the Hudson River, the most impressive view.
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View from the second floor of the mansion.
View from the second floor of the mansion.
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Part of the gardens surrounding the mansion.
Part of the gardens surrounding the mansion.
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View from the second floor of the mansion.
View from the second floor of the mansion.
0 2019/05/13 10:24:43
Vanderbilt mansion in Hyde Park built for only $650,000 (but cost 1.5M to furnish. The federal government is now the owner/caretaker of this property, the only one of the gilded age mansions in their/our portfolio.
Vanderbilt mansion in Hyde Park built for only $650,000 (but cost 1.5M to furnish. The federal government is now the owner/caretaker of this property, the only one of the gilded age mansions in their/our portfolio.
0 2019/05/13 10:24:43
Twin lobstahs!!
Twin lobstahs!!
0 2019/05/11 21:37:38
Ditto
Ditto
0 2019/05/05 13:14:03
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