Historic Photos

Historic Photo Gallery

For your pleasure, a look at some history of Delanson. The photos below were taken in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s.. Click on any photo for a larger view and a description of its location. Click the i button in the larger view on the right for more information.

Enjoy!

Standing on Main Street in front of church parsonage looking north. The horse and buggy is actually in the intersection of East and West Shore Road.

Harness Shop and news room operated by James Paige on south Main street right next to the creek where gazebo is located. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society,

1911- Main Street - looking south. Store on left was Henry Liddle's. The three buildings actually were built over the creek next to the post office. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society,

Currently the lot next to the post office. These buildings were actually built over the Normans Kill creek opposite the park.

The Central House on Main Street built in 1892. Richard Mackey, proprietor shown with horse and wagon. Old Central House burned in 1891 along with the Shoudy House and the Gardner Enders store. It was located opposite the Fire House Parking lot. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society.

On the left was the Shoudy House , Gardener and Enders Grocery store with the Central House in the rear. All three stores burned down in the1891 fire.

Railroad crossing looking South. Notice how close the RR tracks are to the Shoudy House.

This is a good color rendition of the crossing showing the Shoudy House, the Enders store and the Central House.

Coal storage facility in Delanson along Railroad Ave. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society,

Located just east of the current Fire House parking lot opposite the Post Office..

Photo was taken from what is now the Village Parking lot looking west at the Central House and Gardner Grocery Store from the train station garden

Located at the corner of Thousand Acre Road and Main Street. The old Post office was on the right side of the building while Fred Alexander did business in his store on the left. There was a hall upstairs for public gatherings. The building was destroyed by fire on Nov 16, 2016

Rector Building located on Main Street opposite the Fire House. Fred Alexander did business on the left side, the post office was on the right side and there was a hall upstairs for public gatherings. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society.

Rector Building -July 2011. The building was destroyed by fire on November 10th 2016

Galen White stands outside the White and Farquhar Funeral Home, currently the Whtie Van Buren Funeral home abt 1927. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society.

Looking north on main in front of the Fire House.

Toad Hollow School c. 1885 located on Cole Road near the Normanskill. John Delamater was the teacher. In the early days, Delanson was known as Toad Hollow and then Quaker Street Station. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society.

Duanesburg High School. Founded in 1958. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society,

This two room school house was built in 1884 and sat just south east of the current high school on Main Street. Erwin Billings was the principal. The structure was demolished in 2001 to make room for the new building. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society.

On the right you can see the current White VanBuren Funeral Home with the two story front porch.

This 1910 photo shows the Delanson Reservoir which was built in 1895 by the D&;H railroad to provide water for the locomotives and homes in the Village. Courtesy of the Duanesburg Historical Society.

JH Gardiner House located on South Main across from the Methodist Church. A fire destroyed the tower many years ago.

***

US Mail arriving at Quaker Street, NY – circa 1911

***

Delanson Pre Rt395 in 1964

The Shoudy Hotel, William Enders Store and the Central House built in 1892 after the big fire of 1891. All were removed in 1964 to widen main street (rt 395). The buildings in this photo look to be abandoned. Courtesy of Howard Ohlhous – Duanesburg Historian.

***

Village Fire Company

***

The Methodist Church

Methodist church

On September 2nd 1876 under the leadership of Rev. Peter West, David Bolles was contracted to build the Methodist Church for $23,000 on land given by Hicks Sheldon. The church was finished in 1877 and was dedicated on March 1, 1877 with Rev. G.W. Browne as the first minister.

Historic Photos

Historic Photo Gallery

Village Fire Company

The Methodist Church

Departments

Upcoming Events (Click to see Events Calendar)

Next Hydrant Flushing Date

To Be Announced

Emergency Email Notification

Great Links

Member of NYCOM