Index of Postcards in Collection of Jack Sanders This is an index of the cards in our collection, arranged alphabetically by title. Index also lists the type of card, who published it, approximate date, and information about the card. To search the index, use your browser’s search feature (Control-F in Windows; Option-F in Macs). Look for keywords, such as past owners of houses, names of businesses, churches, roads, etc. Try one-word searches first. Copies of these cards can be made. Please e-mail the collector. Abbreviations used in
the index
Alb. = Albertype Postcard Company B = Dated by hand BW = Black & white CH = Chrome (modern glossy color) CP = Color print (old lithography) HC = hand-colored PM = postmarked
date RP = real photograph
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Title |
Type |
Publisher |
Date |
Description |
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Albert Stockli at Stonehenge |
CH |
Travel Literature Corp. |
1960s? |
Picture of Chef Stockli holding a platter of food, with Stonehenge Inn in the background. |
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Aldrich Museum |
CH |
Press House Inc. |
1970s? |
Shows sculpture garden and rear, of museum before any additions were built on building. |
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Altar of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church |
HC? |
H.D. Smith |
1910 |
Shows interior of pre-1915 church. |
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Altnacraig, front view, residence of A. Barton Hepburn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Newvochrome |
1914PM |
Front of mansion on High Ridge; matches “review view” card; see also Altnacraig cards under under Residence of |
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Altnacraig, rear view, residence of A. Barton Hepburn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell, Newvochrome |
Ca. 1914 |
The rear of the house; matches “front view” above. |
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“Another view of the Gaines Research Kennels…” |
BW |
Collotype |
1950PM |
Building that is now Belzoni’s Red Lion restaurant on Route 7 |
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Bailey Inn |
RP |
Mignerey |
1912? |
RP card used by pharmacist George A. Mignerey to order new cards; shows rear wing of Bailey Inn that stood on Main Street. |
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Bailey Inn |
CP |
Mignerey |
1912? |
Color card, made in Germany, from the above order. |
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Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith/Alb. |
1913PM |
The inn from Main Street |
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Bailey Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
?? |
1905? |
Small image, undivided back card; picture is same, though cropped differently, as Bissell card credited to Koehler. Very old. Shows more of north side than most. |
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Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Bissell |
1905? |
Photo by Koehler; not very good printing. See above. |
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Bailey Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Violet tint |
? |
Ca 1915 |
Same image as above, but larger |
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Bailey Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1914PM |
View of front, with dog in driveway, carriage at steps. |
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Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Green tint |
Bissell |
1906PM |
Early view, with a little of the north side. No leaves on trees. |
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Bailey’s Inn |
CP |
Rotograph |
1910 |
Shows chickens in yard; man in carriage at right (photographer?) |
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Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
HD Smith |
1909D |
Two women in front; owner of card dates lunch there at 1909. |
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Beacon Hill Cottage, Residence of Dr. Newton H. Shaffer, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1920s |
House still stands at or around 314 Wilton Road West, but porches and 3 of 4 chimneys are now gone. |
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Benjamin Franklin Grammar School, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Simon |
Ca 1920 |
Shows “old high school” northeasterly before any additions. |
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Bissell’s Drug Store… |
CH |
|
Early 60s |
Color chrome card nicely shows Bissell’s, A&P and Ridgefield Savings Bank, with period cars. |
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Bluebird, The, Ridgefield, Conn |
HC |
Bissell/Alb |
Ca 1920 |
The apartment building on West Lane, across from the West Lane Inn. A/k/a called West Lane Inn early on (see card) |
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Blue Bird Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Brown tint |
? |
Ca 1915 |
Different angle from above. |
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Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Buff tint |
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1938PM |
“Old and new books. Tea is served.” Now a house on Wilton Road West at Wilton town line. |
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Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn |
Buff |
|
1930s |
Probably done at same time as above, but shows long view. |
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Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Buff, glossy |
|
1930s |
Contemporary with above, this view shows dirt highway, and town line sign at left. |
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Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
|
1930s |
This is a double-wide card, with close-up view of property – mostly greenery. |
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Branchville RR Station |
BW |
German |
Ca 1905 |
Early view of station, looking east, with large house in background. |
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Bridge across Norwalk River, Branchville, Conn. |
CP |
LC. Mead/ Newvochrome |
1914PM |
Beautiful view from what’s now Route 7 of lower bridge, and Peaceable Street in background. Shows tracks, but station out of sight. Bridge is still there. |
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Business Block, A, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Simon |
1920s |
Denton Block northward, including Joseph Roberts contractor and Walker’s Happy Shop, Hibbart’s market. |
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Business Block, A. Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Simon |
1920s |
Same as above, but lightly hand-colored. |
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Business Center, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Litho-chrome |
1911PM |
Looking north on Main St. from St. Stephen’s area; “laundry” sign in front of current Ridgefield Bank. |
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Business District, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1952 PM |
In front of “Squash’s”; shows old parking arrangement. Town hall, Bedient block in background |
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Business Section, Branchville, Conn. |
BW (buff) |
Artvue |
1920s? |
Shows old Ancona’s Market, with lots of cars from the 20s. |
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Business Section, Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Howard D. Smith |
1908PM |
Looking south at east side of Main Street; show’s Gottlieb’s store, Adams & Keeler Real Estate, etc.; a later view is in “Main Street South from Ridgefield Pharmacy. |
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Business Section of Main Street as It Appeared before the Destructive Fire of 1895 |
HC & BW |
HD Smith |
1907PM |
Both colored and black and white versions. Looks south from about where Roma Pizzeria is today. Shows old town hall, livery stable sign; fence at Methodist church. See also below. |
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Business Section of Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn., Looking North |
BW |
HD Smith |
1908PM |
Same series as above card; view is front in front of Squash’s looking toward Bedient block and beyond. |
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Camp Adventure, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CH |
1960s |
Dexter |
View of docks, boats, kids on Great Pond (which card calls Arden Lake). |
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Camp Topstone, Branchville Conn., The Front Lawn |
RP |
?? |
?? |
View showing camp buildings. This was probably the same as Camp Adventure, above, also known as Arden Camp (q.v.), nowhere near Branchville. |
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Camp Topstone, Branchville Conn., The Swimming Pool |
RP |
?? |
?? |
View of dock-enclosed area of large pond. Very similar to aerial view of docks at Camp Adventure. |
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Campers off for a Tramp |
BW |
YMCA |
1906PM |
This card was postmarked from Ridgefield, but does not say the view is from Ridgefield. Shows kids walking down dirt road. May be from old Fresh Air Camp in Branchville. |
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Candle Shop |
CH |
Fred’s Studio/ Dexter |
1960s |
View of Route 7 store with oval inset showing interior |
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Candle Shop, the |
CH |
Wicks Studio |
1970s? |
View of the store |
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Candle Shop |
CH |
Stamford Photo/ Dexter |
1961PM |
Includes sign. |
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Cannon Ball House, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Rotograph |
Ca 1910 |
Keeler Tavern; wonderful, warm coloring typical of Rotograph |
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“Casagmo” Residence of Geo. M. Olcott, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Lithochrome |
1908 |
Main Street, looking toward entrance to Casagmo, with mansion looming in background. Shows old gatekeeper’s cottage. |
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“Casagmo,” Residence of Mr. Geo. M. Olcott |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1910s |
Shows front of the house, obscured by shrubs. |
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Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
Front of mansion – very similar to above shot, but a photo. |
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Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Privately printed? |
1930s? |
Shows front of house, closer than above. |
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Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Privately printed? |
1930s? |
Shows rear of house and gardens. |
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Casagmo Gardens, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1st Terrace |
Rust tint |
Privately printed? |
1930s |
Shows statue and fountain, with gate in background. |
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Casagmo Gardens, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 2d Terrace |
BW |
Privately printed? |
1930s |
Garden scene with chairs. |
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Casagmo Gardens, Ridgefield, Connecticut, Entrance |
Rust tint |
Privately printed |
1930s? |
Vertical card showing gate |
|
[Casagmo] |
RP |
Privately produced? |
1907PM |
Real photo showing front of mansion from street near entrance |
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Cass Gilbert Fountain, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
? |
1931PM |
Fountain looking west, with West Lane in background; at right is old car parking in front of corner store; antiques sign visible there. [See also under Fountain] |
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Cass Gilbert Fountain, West Lane, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1943PM |
View toward southeast, with house in background. Tree in island. |
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Cass Gilbert Fountain & Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Eagle |
1947PM |
View shows a mailbox and a tree in the fountain island. |
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Cass Gilbert Memorial Fountain and Cannonball House, Ridgefield, Connecticut |
BW |
Finch’s Cigar Store/ Dexter |
1941PM |
Odd view showing Keeler Tavern and “Hoyt” house in background; looks northeasterly |
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Cass Gilbert’s Memorial, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Simon |
1930s |
Brick house at 152 Main Street, originally built by Mrs. Cass Gilbert as museum for her husband’s work. |
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Catholic Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
? |
ca 1905 |
Early card, undivided back, showing front straight on. |
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Catholic Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Blue tint |
? |
Ca 1910 |
View of St. Mary’s looking from High Ridge toward north, few trees and no leaves on them. Clubhouse at right. |
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Catholic Church and Rectory, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Simon |
1930s? |
View from Catoonah Street, looking northeasterly, with rectory in foreground. |
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“Catholic Church and Parish” Ridgefield, Ct. |
CP |
Moore and Gibson Co. |
Pre-1910 |
Church and rectory – unusual title. |
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Circle F Ranch, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Green tint |
|
1943PM |
Collection of seven small views of dude ranch for kids, somewhere in town (old Downesbury Manor?) |
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Circle Luncheonette, U.S. Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Picto-Cards |
1955B |
Front of restaurant. Matches card below. |
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Circle Luncheonette, U.S. Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Picto-cards |
1955B |
Interior of restaurant, showing tables, knotty pine walls, pinball machine, Polo Club sign. |
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Cocktail Lounge and Bar, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1940s? |
Walls show large scenes, including picture of Gaines Research Kennels, exact view that’s on postcard of that name (q.v.). Floor had a map, much more clearly seen in “Tap Room, Outpost Inn” below. |
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Colonial Dining Room, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Albertype |
1940s? |
View of elegant dining room, with fireplace. |
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Colonial Steak House |
CH |
Mench /Dexter |
1957B |
View of building and sign; this was originally Outpost Kennels (see Cocktail Lounge above), then Gaines Research Kennels (q.v.) |
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Comfort Lodge |
RP |
? |
1909 PM |
Picture of a house at a country intersection with signpost; “Comfort Lodge” printed under picture; PM is Ridgefield, but was it here? |
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Community Center |
CH |
D&S Distributors |
1990s |
Card has big red “Ridgefield” on front and shows front of Community Center; erroneously says it was built “in the 1900s.” Photo by J. Nahabedian. Rare “modern” postcard of Ridgefield. |
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Congregational Church and West Lane, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Bissell / Koehler |
1904PM |
One of the earliest cards; also fairly common; shows fountain triangle before the fountain existed, and West Lane extending off with church at left and Ingersoll house at right; bit of Corner Store visible. [See also cards listed under First Congregational Church.] |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Garraway Co. |
1911PM |
View to southwest of church from intersection; clubhouse partially visible in background. |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith |
1913PM |
View to southwest, with much of intersection in foreground. No fountain. |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Morris Berman |
1924PM |
View to southwest; fountain in image. Roads are still dirt |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Green tint |
Bissell |
1906PM |
Cancelled on “Danbury & S. Norwalk RPO” (aboard train); undivided back. Shows church only |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
HE Smith |
1908PM? |
Printed in Great Britain. Shows church from more WSW. |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. (handwritten) |
BW |
? |
Before 1903? |
This is a “private mailing card,” a type published from 1898 to 1903. Perhaps earliest Ridgefield postcard. Looks SW; tree at left in triangle, which is much larger than now; fence of Corner Store at right. |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Freese Photo Co., Norwalk |
1944PM |
Unusual view looking south at church from across West Lane; poor quality image |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Rotograph |
1908PM |
Looking SW; little of roads. |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
HD Smith |
1907PM ? |
Early card, looking SW; image takes up upper left of card front. |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1938PM |
Close-up, looking SW |
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Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
Ca 1940? |
View from in front of Keeler Tavern shows old sign post that was on Main Street just north of West Lane until 1980s; mailbox near church. |
|
[Congregational Church] |
RP |
|
Ca 1905 |
Photo looks west from Main across triangle down West Lane; triangle has fire hydrant, tree; no utility poles visible in image. |
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Constant Creativity – Lahey Studios |
CH |
Eston Photo Reproductions |
1970PM |
Advertising card for Lahey Studios, Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, showing five images of bronzes, statues, etc. |
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Cottage, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Treadway/ Alb. |
1930s |
This building is also shown in background of “Tennis courts, Outpost Inn” |
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Country Club, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb. |
1920s |
Shows building on old Ridgefield golf course grounds off Peaceable Street and Golf Lane; later moved to Grove St. as goat barn, then incorporated into New England Institute for Medical Research. Burned in early 1980s. |
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Country Club, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1920s? |
Different angle from above, showing old car and people in front. People look like kids – caddies? |
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Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
|
1905PM |
Shows rutted, dirt road on a curve. Virtually unidentifiable except for curve. Just vegetation on roadsides. Ugly card. 2 copies, another 1907PM |
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Dining Room, Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
Shows fireplace at Smith Tavern. Since tavern was razed to make way for library in 1900, image is probably a photo of a photo; card sent to Benjamin N. Smith of Sohne, Mich. By “Evelyn” (see also Fireplace in Dining Room…” |
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Dr. Roberts Place, Ridgefield, Ct [handwritten on front] |
BW |
“JA” |
1922PM |
View of house through gate from street. This is the old Wiggin place on Peaceable Street (see “Residence of Albert H. Wiggin”) |
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Drive-in and Walk-up Building, Ridgefield Savings Bank |
CH |
Ridgefield Photo Shop / Dexter |
Ca 1960 |
Photo by C.F. Korker |
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Duck Pond, Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith / Alb |
1920s |
Ducks on a pond; bridge, dam? In background |
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Dunrovin, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW NEG |
Artvue |
1940s? |
Mansion at West Lane and Country Club Road that burned in late 1970s; once home of Melbert B. Carey, candidate for governor. Negative and proof in collection. |
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East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith/ Alb |
1910s? |
Probably based on early 1900s photo; shows four Ridge houses, Veterans Park fields, Governor Street. Looks southeasterly |
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East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Bissell |
1906PM |
Similar SE view, but more trees. Small image on undivided back card. |
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East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Mignerey / Alb |
? |
SE view showing Gov. St., lots of trees. |
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East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Brundage & Benedict |
1908PM |
Wonderful view of family. Looks east along Governor Street dirt sidewalk, with current police station in back, old Lounsbury house (now Donnelly offices) at left; man, woman, two young girls, may be Rockwells. WEB |
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East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Litho-Chrome |
1908PM |
Beautiful, sweeping SE view, as above, but with apple trees in bloom. WEB |
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East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s |
View ESE with Ridge houses barely visible behind trees; close to Governor Street. |
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Egleston House, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1930s? |
The house just south of Jesse Lee Methodist Church on Main St. |
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Egleston House |
RP |
? |
1910s?? |
Photo of house at 181 Main St, identified in pencil on back as Egleston – “our house” |
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Elizabeth K. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
HE Smith |
1907B |
The library, showing strolling garden out back. View looks northeasterly from Main and Prospect. |
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Elizabeth W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith/ Alb. |
1914PM |
Looks like same image as above, only hand-colored and with correct name. |
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Elm Shade Cottage, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Souvenir Post Card Co. |
1907PM |
View of Elms Inn complex, looking northeasterly; leaves on trees obscures some. |
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Elm Shade Cottages, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Moore & Gibson |
1906PM |
Two-thirds image. No leaves on trees so buildings more visible than above; northeasterly view. |
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Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1920s |
Looking southeasterly; 1920s car in driveway; shows restaurant and building to north, plus a bit of the annex. |
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Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1911B |
Looking northeasterly, good view of annex and restaurant. |
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Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn |
CP |
? |
? |
Looking northeasterly; possibly a German litho card. Lots of leaves on trees. |
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Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ |
1920s? |
Just the restaurant.; closeup. |
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Elms, The |
HC |
? |
1920s |
Same as the car-in-driveway view above, but cheap reproduction and poor coloring. BW version also in collection. |
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Elms Inn and Cottages, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW NEG |
? |
Ca 1930 |
Dark shot of compound, looking southeasterly, from across Main Street. Old cars parked along curb. Proof card and negative. |
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Elms Inn and Cottages, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Lumitone |
1932PM |
Same photo as above, but with white-backed label on front; colored lightly. |
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Elms Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
View from middle of Gilbert Street, looking toward complete. Picture shows a tree in the middle of intersection of Gilbert and Main Streets. |
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Elms Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s? |
Just the restaurant, looking ENE. |
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Elms Inn, The |
CH |
Color Studio |
1972PM |
Collage of three pictures, one outside, two inside (dining room and tap room) |
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Elms Inn, The |
CH |
H.J. Benanti Advertising |
1960s? |
Restaurant and annex, looking northeasterly. |
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Entrance Hall, original Spiral Staircase, built in 1812, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Wells / Collotype |
1930s |
Nice interior shot of Outpost Inn interior; there are both horizontal and vertical versions of this card. (See “Original Spiral Staircase…”) |
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Entrance to F.E. Lewis Res. From West Lane, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Garraway |
1912PM |
Showing the stone gates |
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Entrance to Residence of Mrs. A. L. Thomas, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1921PM |
Gate and driveway of house that still exists on Golf Lane (brick mansion). However, house not visible in card, and no card of house has ever been found. Tall, slender trees shown are gone, replaced by maples. |
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Entrance to Upagenstit, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1915 |
Shot from across West Lane toward gate. Both mansion and greenhouses are visible. |
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Entrance to “Upagenstit,” Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Probably Alb. |
1919PM |
A reproduction of the above photo card image. |
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E.P. Dutton and C.A. Hamilton residence, High Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/Litho-Chrome |
Ca 1910 |
View shows two residences, looking southwesterly from road, with Dutton place in foreground. Hamilton house moved across road. |
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E.W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Simon |
1944PM |
Cheap hand-colored card, showing library from the front; also BW version by Nomis (Simon backward) |
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E.W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s? |
Front of library, looking northeasterly |
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E.W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1940s? |
Front, looking northeasterly, close-up. |
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Fire House, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Simon |
1920s? |
View of firehouse with no additions, just two bays in front. |
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Fireplace in Dining Room of Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Alb. |
1910s? |
Printed view of RP card, “Dining Room, Landlord Smith’s Tavern,” above. |
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First Church of Christ, Scientist |
CH |
Endacom |
1960s |
Card lists times of services. |
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First Class Limousine Service |
CH |
?? |
1970s? |
Card shows stretch Cadillac of 1970s vintage; gives rates, etc. says office is 52 Danbury Road, 438-9900. |
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First Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Litho-Chrome |
1908PM |
SW view, similar to others (see under Congregational Church) |
|
[First Congregational Church] |
BW |
? |
1906PM |
Early card, SW view. |
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First National Bank, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
Before 1910 |
Bank building looking SE. This is now the front portion of First Union at Main and Governor Streets. |
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First National Bank, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
View almost due east shows old library and Loder apartments in background left, and a bit of the house-turned-offices on other side of Governor Street at right. |
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First National Bank and Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s |
Before Ridgefield Savings Bank was built. View looks now, showing three men chatting. Two may be chauffeurs of cars visible in shot; Francis D. Martin maintained he was the man in the straw hat. Wonderful view. WEB |
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First National Bank and Trust Co. of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, Conn., Est. 1900 |
CH |
Mench |
1960s? |
Close-up of bank front. Vertical. |
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First National Bank and Trust Company of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CH |
? |
1957 |
This is a calendar postcard, with view of front of bank on top half, and 1957 calendar on bottom half. |
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First National Bank and Savings Bank, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Sepia |
Freese Photo/ Collotype |
1930s |
Shows both banks, looking northeasterly. |
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Flower Garden and Green-houses of Mr. F.E. Lewis, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
Ca 1910 |
Good view of the huge greenhouse complex on Upagenstit estate, West Lane (now Ridgefield Manor Estates) See also under “Greenhouses, Upagenstit” |
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Flower Garden of Mrs. George G. Shelton, The Orchard, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1913PM |
Most of this estate was on West Lane in town of Lewisboro, N.Y., but a portion was in Ridgefield. |
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Fountain, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1920s |
Fountain from West Lane, looking due east, with Hoyt house in background. Main Street has been colored green so it’s hard to see it’s there. [See also Cass Gilbert Fountain] |
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Fox Hill, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW NEG |
Artvue |
Late 1940s |
The old Outpost mansion-turned-inn, standard view looking north at front, with pool in foreground. Card proof and card negative in collection. |
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Fox Hill, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW NEG |
Artvue |
Late 1940s |
Looking south from mansion across pool to vista toward town Card proof and card negative in collection. |
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Fox Hill, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW NEG |
Artvue |
Late 1940s |
Shows rear of Fox Hill Inn mansion complex. Card proof and card negative in collection. |
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Fox Hill Restaurant and Inn, John Yervant’s |
CH |
Lance Litho |
1960s |
Shows four views of inside and outside of inn, with a fox logo. Many of these were distributed. |
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Fox Hill…an Inn |
CH |
Hannan Color Productions |
1960s |
Shows front of inn, with pool in foreground; back of card has long description of inn and how to get there. |
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Front and Rear Views of Stebbins Place, Facing Site of Revolutionary Engagement, April 27, 1777 |
BW |
HD Smith |
Alb |
This saltbox was torn down in early 1890s to make way for Casagmo mansion. This card was produced 10 or 15 years later. |
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Front and Rear Views of Stebbins Place, Facing Site of Revolutionary Engagement, April 27, 1777 |
CP |
Mignerey |
1913PM |
This color version of the above has the words set in different type on very white, thick stock. |
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Front Terrace, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Treadway /Alb |
1930s? |
Shows lawn, wall, and statue. See also Garden at Outpost Inn, below. |
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Gaeta Shopping Center |
CH |
Mench/ Dexter |
Ca 1960 |
Looking south toward Cortina Shop; back says “Something new in shopping pleasure.” |
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Gaeta Shopping Center |
CH |
Mench / Dexter |
Ca 1960 |
Shows center’s directory, which lists: Rodier Flowers, Children’s Wear by Cortina, Dr. N. Gross Chiropodist, Roselli Women’s Alteration Shop, December’s Dance Studio, The Yardag Shop, Lou’s Package Store, Baldwin Radio & TV, Angelo’s Restaurant, Gaeta Plumbing & Heating Company. |
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Gaines Research Kennels, Ridgefield, Connecticut, view of the, as seen from the Danbury-Ridgefield Road. |
BW |
Collotype |
1940s |
The old Outpost Nurseries office building, still standing on Route 7 as part of Stonehouse Commons. Looking south. Back says: Research studies in dog nutrition and genetics are carried on in this building and adjoining kennels.” Kennels, now Belzoni’s Red Lion restaurant, are south of this building. |
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Garden at Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Wells/ Collotype |
1940s |
Same scene as “Front Terrace,” above, but lower angle. |
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Garden Scene, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Wells/ Collotype |
1940s |
This shows inn buildings much more than gardens. |
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Gardens at “Upagenstit” Ridgefield, Conn |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s? |
Magnificently hand-colored view of the gardens, with the mansion in background. |
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Geo. Werfelman Seasonal Cabins, Ridgefield, Conn., near Route 7 |
BW |
Dexter |
1950s |
Actually on Picketts Ridge Road in Redding; shows log cabin. |
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Geraldine Farrar, Traviata |
PR |
German |
1905PM |
A photo portrait of opera star who lived most of her life in Ridgefield. (See postcards of her house in this list.) |
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Geraldine Farrar als Traviata |
PR |
German |
1906PM |
Another picture of above, showing full length gown. |
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Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool, Ridgefield Resort, Home of the JFPO, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
? |
1951 |
This is the natatorium for F.E. Lewis’s Upagenstit estate. It stood on Lewis Drive in what is now the side yard of a house (the building’s foundation is still visible). JPFO stands for Jewish People’s Fraternal Organization, the owner, which was once investigated for communist ties. |
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Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts, Ridgefield Country Club, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Eagle Post Card View Co. |
Ca 1950 |
View of people playing tennis, with natatorium (above) in background. Card notes club is “a former 3 million dollar estate.” Scene is now homelot on Lewis Drive. (#78?) |
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Gordon Walsh Agency |
CH |
C.F. Korker and Dexter |
Early 1970s? |
Shows front of agency, with second and third floors of Masonic Hall removed photographically. “Leading Realtor firm, suburbly equipped to assist you in purchasing, trading or building your home in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the loveliest truly New England town in the commuting area…” |
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Governor Lounsbury Home in Veterans Memorial Park Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
Ca 1946 |
Close-up of front of Community Center, looking southeasterly. See also under Grovelawn. |
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Graeloe, Residence of Mrs. L. H. Biglow, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
Ca 1910 |
Front view of the house that stood in Ballard Park |
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Graeloe, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb. |
1920s? |
View with lots of trees |
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Graeloe, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
? |
Ca 1910s? |
Another view of front |
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Grammar School, Ridgefield, Conn |
BW |
Morris Berman |
1917PM |
The “old high school,” now Richard E. Venus Municipal Building, shortly after it was built and before its many additions. Front, looking due east. |
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Gray Court College, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW NEG |
Artvue |
1941B |
Three girls standing out behind the mansion that was F.E. Lewis’s Upagenstit. Negative and proof card in collection. See also under Grey Court… |
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Great Pond Holding Corporation Bathing Beach |
CH |
Stamford Photo Studio/ Dexter |
1960s |
The beach that is now Martin Park, back when it was privately held. |
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Green Doors, The |
BW |
National Press |
1954B |
Picture of sign in front of Ridgefield’s only motel, which stood on Route 7 just south of Route 35. Torn down in mid-1980s. |
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Green Doors, The |
BW |
Newton Studios |
1950s |
Picture of a pond. Back says: “Swimming pool at Green Doors, Ridgefield, Conn. Route 7. Rates reasaonble. All rooms with private baths. Phone ahead for reservations. Idlewood 8-6766. Open all year. All knotty pine paneled rooms. Television. Family units.” |
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Green Doors, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
National Press |
1950s |
View of one of the knotty pined rooms, with bed and lamp. |
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Greenhouse, The |
BW |
?? |
1970s? |
Drawing of Ballard Greenhouse, sponsored by Ridgefield and Caudatowa Garden Clubs. |
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Greenhouses, Upagenstit, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb |
1913PM |
More distant view than in “Flower Garden and Green-houses of Mr. F.E. Lewis…” House beyond is probably place on Shadow Lane, between High Ridge and Lewis Drive. |
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Greetings from Ridgefield Conn. |
CP |
American News Co. |
? |
Lettering is in gold – could be hand-lettered. Shows a flower, maybe a Mountain Laurel, and leaves. |
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Greetings from Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Tichnor |
1952PM |
Generic non-Ridgefield scene of road by water. |
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Grey Court College, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
Early 1940s |
View of the old Upagenstit mansion. There is also a BW version of this in the collection. |
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Grounds and Drive, Ridgefield Health Resort, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
Ca 1951 |
The driveway of Upagenstit estate, later Grey Court College, and then the resort (see under “Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool,” above). The view is of today’s Manor Road, looking toward West Lane. Some trees still standing. |
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“Grovellen,” Residence of Mr. Chas. Holt, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
Ca 1910 |
Brick mansion at corner of Peaceable Street and High Ridge. |
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“Grovellen,” Residence of Mr. Charles Holt, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1910s |
Slightly different angle from above. |
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Grovelawn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb |
1910s |
View of front, northeasterly, with trees in front; from Mary Ingersoll, who lives across street and says gardener invites her to gardens there; family in Maine for summer |
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Grovelawn, Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
? |
1913 / 15 or 17 PM |
View of south side of Governor Phineas Lounsbury’s mansion. |
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Guest House, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Eagle |
1940s? |
House with stone foundation at the Outpost complex. Another edition of this card gives Geo. A. Mignerey as publisher. Maybe that edition is from 1930s. |
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Guest House Annex, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Photo-Tone/ Eagle |
1940s? |
Another view of the above building. |
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Hawley Cottage, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Litho-Chrome |
Ca. 1910 |
The mansion that stands behind the Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Church today, and used for church and nursery school functions. In this early image, house is covered in shingles. Soon after, it was turned into the Tudor style it is today – see “Residence of Mrs. E.M. Ziegler” and Wesley Hall. |
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Hawley House |
CH |
Dexter/ Natco |
1960s |
Photo by Clarence F. Korker of the Hauley House at Main Street and Branchville Road. Two versions of this card, with and without Korker credit. Another, later (1980s?) version has frame and “Connecticut” superimposed on the Korker image. |
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Hearthstone Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Alb. |
1930s? |
View of the side of the inn plus outbuildings; lot of lawn. This card is same view as “Outpost Inn” except this has yellow umbrellas instead of pink ones. |
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Hearthstone Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1940s |
Front of inn with dining room. |
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Hearthstone Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Wells/ Collotype |
1951PM |
View of inn complex, from across Outpost Pond (glossy photo of this shot, used to create various editions of this card, is in the collection; see under Outpost Inn.) |
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Hermit and Hermitage, George Washington Gilbert, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
Ca 1910 |
A very popular card, so weird it was mailed to many people, who saved it. Shows Gilbert sitting cross-legged in a chair outside his 1700s saltbox, which has almost completely collapsed. Yet he lived in it. WEB See also “Home of George Washington Gilbert” |
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Hidden Barn Gift Shop |
CH |
Gramatan Art Co. |
1956PM |
This barn existed north of where CVS (old Grand Union) is today Store owned by Herman and Carolyn Kuch also sold antiques. Building later became Ski Hut. Burned down in 1970s in fire of suspicious origin. |
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High Ridge Avenue Looking North, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb. |
1910s |
View as described in title is from about midpoint between West Lane and Peaceable Street; shows mostly trees, sidewalk, and road. |
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High Ridge Avenue, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Al;b |
1913PM |
From near Peaceable; E.P. Dutton’s house can be seen prominently at right side. |
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High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1920s? |
View from near southern end, looking NNE; shows some small houses, or outbuildings, plus stonewall, road, sidewalk. |
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High School, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CH |
Gramaton |
1960s? |
Ridgefield High School on East Ridge, looking northeasterly from East Ridge and Governor intersection. |
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Hillaire, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Brown tint |
? |
1937PM |
Side view of house. See below. |
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Hillaire, Residence of Joseph Conron, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s? |
Front view of mansion. This house was torn down by Jimmy Doubleday in the 1940s and a new one built. Much of the estate was subdivided in the 1980s into Doubleday Lane and Sharp Hill Lane. |
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Holy Ghost Novitiate, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1925PM |
This was a very popular card, mailed often. Shows bunch of priests/novices on porch of the building that later became school board headquarters and is now part of the Congregate Housing complex. Stone house originally built in 1889 by Cheesman family. Holy Ghost fathers stopped using it around 1970. |
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Home of Geraldine Farrar, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Bissell/ Eagle |
1942 PM |
House on West Lane owned by the Metropolitan Opera star still stands. Earlier view of this place are under “Northoline” and “Residence of Mrs. L.L. Dempsey.” |
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Home of George Washington Gilbert, Hermit, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
Nice shot of Gilbert with his house in even more collapsed condition than in “Hermit and Hermitage.” Uncommon card. |
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Homestead of V. Britting, Branchville, Conn. |
CP |
Published by Britting |
Ca 1910 |
House still exists on east side of Florida Road, on curve, just north of Kenhonen, east of old tracks. Unusual in that it’s a modest house that the owner had a postcard of, printed in Germany. |
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[House] |
RP |
? |
1910s? |
Shows house on east side of Main Street a little south of Keeler Tavern |
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[House] |
RP |
? |
? |
Shows former Carnall house at the south end of Main Street, in the junction of Wilton Roads East and West |
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[House] |
RP |
? |
Ca 1910 |
Shows a house on Prospect Street, just east of East Ridge. Back says in pencil: “Brown, Ridgefield, Conn.” This was C. F. Brown house in early 20th Century. |
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[House] |
RP |
? |
1906PM |
Early, undivided back card, show what is probably the Nash Apartments, between Elms Inn and library. Writer, Alice, says she lives there. |
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[House] |
RP |
? |
1906B |
Card showing house in Ridgefield, sent by owner, “C.[?] M. Howe, Mrs. A [?].M. Howe.” House and location unknown, but it has unusual windows cut into two front corners. |
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[House] |
RP |
? |
1910? |
Small Greek-revival mansion, with “Anna’s summer home in Ridgefield, Conn.” written on back |
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I. Grossfelt, Ltd. |
CH |
C.F. Korker and Dexter |
Late 1970s? |
Shows interior of men’s clothing store in Carnall building, 405 Main St.; card used to promote private sales. |
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“Ingleside,” Residence of Mr. George Pratt Ingersoll, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb |
Ca 1915 |
This building is now the Bernard’s Inn at Ridgefield. View from West Lane looking WNW and showing mostly east side of house. |
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“Ingleside,” Residence of George Pratt Ingersoll, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb |
1910s? |
Same image as above, but slightly different cropping and different title. Sender has modified owner’s name to John S. Griffith. |
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Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Green tint |
Bissell |
1907PM |
Shows the Ridgefield Inn on east side of lower Main Street; view looks northeasterly. |
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Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Bissell/ Koehler |
Ca 1905 |
View of north side of building. Poor quality printing. |
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Inn at Ridgefield, The, |
CH |
Wells/ Dexter |
1960s |
A dining room at the restaurant on West Lane. Back says: “For dining – lunch, dinner. French cuisine. Guests accommodated. Just 52 miles on the Merritt Parkway to Route 7, north to Route 33, turn left at Fountain in Ridgefield. Pheasants, venison, frog legs, and steaks a favorite. Walter K. Tode, prop.” |
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Inn at Ridgefield, The |
CH |
Wells/ Dexter |
1960s |
The front of the inn before dining room was added on west side. See also Tode’s Inn and Kane Inn. |
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Inn at Ridgefield, The |
BW |
Wells/ Collotype |
early 1940s |
View looking northeasterly from end of driveway. |
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Interior, Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith/ Alb. |
1914PM |
Looking toward altar |
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Interior. St. Mary’s Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1910s |
Altar view from organ loft. |
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Interior of St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
After 1915 |
Altar view from choir loft. This is the new church. For view of altar in previous building, see “Altar of St. Stephen’s” |
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Italian Garden, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Mignerey/ Eagle |
1930s? |
View of lawns, hedges, trees. |
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Jensen’s Hill Top Service Station |
CH |
Natural Color/ Dexter |
1950s? |
Old gas station and country store on Wilton Road West near town line. Back says: For friendly service. Christian Jensen, prop. Route 33 between Wilton and Ridgefield, Conn. Mobilgas, tires. Batteries, Accessories. A typical country service station.” Torn down in early 70s to make way for current (empty) gas station. |
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Jesse Lee Memorial M.E. Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Freese Photo / Collotype |
1940s? |
Front view of church at Main and Catoonah Streets. |
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Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1930s? |
Front view. |
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Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Mignerey/ Eagle |
1930s? |
View of altar, looking straight up center aisle. |
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Jesse Lee Memorial, Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Eagle/ “Photo-Tone” |
1942PM |
Like above, only photo taken from the rear right, angling across pews toward altar. |
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Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920s? |
Magnificent view of the church complex, including rectory, looking northwesterly front around the front of town hall. |
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Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Mignerey / Eagle |
1950PM |
Looks northwesterly from Main Street and shows, at left, a bit of Scott/Addessi block housing Lorna Doone restaurant |
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Jessie Lee Memorial M.E. Church and Parsonage, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
HD Smith/ Alb |
Ca 1905 |
Early view, looking northeasterly from Bailey Avenue area. 2/3 image card. Undivided back. Name misspelled. |
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Jessie Lee Memorial M.E. Church and Parsonage, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith/ Alb |
ca 1905 |
This is a full-frame, hand-colored version of above; a tree has been removed by touch-up. |
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[J.H. Perry, Ridgefield] |
RP |
Solio |
1900? |
Faded photo shows horse-drawn delivery truck of Perry’s meat market. Man in white outfit, looking like a butcher, is standing by horse. |
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Kane Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1942PM |
Precursor of Tode’s Inn and the Inn at Ridgefield on West Lane. View looks northwesterly from across West Lane near church. |
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Keeler Tavern, The |
CH |
Dexter/ Natco |
1960s |
Looking northeasterly from Main Street. |
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Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Modern Postcard |
1999 |
Looking northeasterly; the card is a painting by Melissa Witty Verdier of Pound Ridge, N.Y. |
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Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
? |
1960s |
Looking northeasterly; pen and ink drawing by “Parker” |
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Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield |
CH |
M. Lab Inc., Bethel |
1980s? |
Looking northeasterly; photo by Marilyn Waters is copyright 1985. |
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“Kenhonen,” Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Connery Brothers/ Newvochrome |
1916PM |
Shows house overlooking hilly vista. Location unknown, possibly Florida Road. |
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“King Homestead,” residence of Mrs. J. Howard King, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1913PM |
Mansion still standing on Main Street, corner of King Lane. View is WNW. |
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King Neptune Seafood Restaurant |
CH |
Dick Millais/ Dexter |
1966PM |
Dining room with fireplace; Back information includes: “Specializing in quality seafood since 1955. Open every day all year…A meat menu can be provided.” |
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King Neptune Seafood Restaurant |
CH |
William Rhyins/ |
1970s? |
View of cocktail lounge with bar in the background. Brick walls. |
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King Neptune Seafood Restaurant, Route U.S. 7, Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CH |
JJ Schott, NYC/ Dexter |
Early 1960s |
View of restaurant from across Route 7, looking northwesterly. |
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La Bretagne Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Wells/ Collotype |
1940s |
This inn at corner of West and Olmstead Lanes burned down in 1960. Back says: “An hour’s drive from New York, you will find a Brittany atmosphere where your favorite French dish will be served at reasonable price. Order in advance. Telephone Ridgefield 899.” |
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Lahey Studios |
CH |
Eston Photo Reproductions |
1960s? |
Statue of man (Christ?) and boy; card advertising sculpture studio on Ridgebury Road, with details on what they produce. |
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Lake, the, Ridgefield Health Resort |
Green tint mono glossy |
No name |
Early 1950s |
Part of the old Lewis estate, Upagenstit; pond was later part of Jack Ward’s Ward Acres, and called Ward’s Pond. |
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Lake Mamanasco, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
Early 1910s |
View from near north end of lake looking south; Manresa and Schenck mansions at south end barely visible. |
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Lake Mamanasco, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1913PM |
Looking down lake from north end, with cliffs prominent at left; in foreground is a boathouse. |
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Lake Mamanasco, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW and HC |
Mignerey/ Alb |
1910s |
Looking easterly across lake from Old Sib Road area; shows lake, cliffs, and Richardson mansion; both colored and non-colored versions in collection. |
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Lake Mamanasco from Tea House Road, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
1910s |
View looks southeasterly across lake, showing island and in distance, Manresa house. |
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Lake Riffowam near Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Souvenir Post Card Co. |
1910s |
View of Lake Rippowam in Lewisboro, N.Y. Example of misspelled card label. |
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Lake View from Mamanasco Lake Lodge, Ridgefield. Conn. |
BW |
Eagle |
1944PM |
View from south end of Lake Mamanasco, looking north, with dock and some boats in foreground. See also cards under Mamanasco Lake Lodge. |
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Lake Waccabuc from Channel, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1910s |
View of water in Lewisboro, N.Y., mislabeled Ridgefield, probably because Bissell is in Ridgefield. |
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Lake Waccabuc, Rippowam and Oscaleta, near Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
1910PM |
While the view shows three lakes in Lewisboro, N.Y., the camera was probably in Ridgefield, on West Mountain. |
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Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
1910s |
Probably a photo of a photo, since the tavern was torn down around 1900. Picture is identical to one issued for printed cards – such as next. View looks northeasterly at corner of Main and Prospect, which library is now. |
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Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Main Street, site now occupied by library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW and HC |
HD Smith/ Alb |
1906PM on BW |
Same picture as above, only printed. Both BW and HC forms. Card was mailed to Mrs. J.B. St. John of Stamford by “A.D.S.” Might that have been Amos D. Smith, who was Landlord Smith or a descendant? |
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Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Rotograph |
1910PM |
View looking northeasterly from Main, showing trees on Prospect as saplings. Sidewalk very pronounced. |
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Life’s Farm, Branchville, Conn. |
CP |
Curt Teich & Co., Chicago |
1913PM |
Shows main building – mansard-roofed house – at old camp on site of today’s Branchville Elementary School. Camp was sponsored by Life magazine, published by John Ames Mitchell of West Lane (see card under residence). |
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Little Red Schoolhouse |
CH |
Dexter/ Natco |
1985PM |
Vertical card showing front of schoolhouse on West Lane, includes brief history of school and Peter Parley. Photo by C.F. Korker. Various editions exist. |
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Lower Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
H.D. Smith/ prob. Alb. |
Before 1910 |
Charming view looking north from south end of dirt-topped street, with two women riding horses sidesaddle. Ridgefield Inn is at right. |
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Mahonri Young and Branchville |
BW |
Weir Farm |
1999 |
Card issued in connection with art exhibit shows collage of sketches of life at J. Alden Weir’s farm by his son-in-law. |
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Main Dining Room, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Wells/ Collotype |
1940s |
Shows long lines of tables and chairs. |
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Main Dining Room, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW slight tint |
Mignerey/ Eagle |
1930s? |
Slightly different view of above, possibly earlier |
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Main Entrance to the Manor House, Ridgefield Health Resort |
Tinted green |
? |
1950s |
Straight-on, close-up view of the tower portion of front of Upagenstit, old Lewis mansion on West Lane. See also Manor House, Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool, and Grounds and Drive. |
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[Main Street] |
RP |
Azo |
Before 1910 |
View looking south from around Elms Inn; shows horse and buggy in distance. |
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[Main Street] |
BW |
? |
Before 1925 |
Shows Main Street from Prospect north. Odd card, printed on cardboard, with nothing on back. |
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Main Street and Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
Early 1930s? |
Main Street, paved, from around banks; showing Bissell building on right and Scott block and Methodist church steeple at left. See also “Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn.” variant |
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Main Street and Hawley Homestead, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1910s? |
Looking north, with Hauley house at right, end view; Old Hundred is visible in background. |
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Main Street and Wars Memorial, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Collotype |
1930s? 1943PM |
Looking south from around Branchville Road. |
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Main Street, Branchville, Conn. |
BW |
Simon |
1910s |
View looking south of what is now called West Branchville Road, east of station. This was the old main highway, and view is before current Route 7 was built on the west side of station. Buildings shown were still standing in 2002. |
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Main Street, Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb. |
1929PM |
Fascinating and crisp view of Main Street, similar to position of “Main Street and Business Section,” above, but this shows very clearly the Central Garage Socony gas station that existed in what is now Gail’s Station House restaurant. Gas pump clearly visible, many signs. |
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Main Street, Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1920PM |
View looks south from street at north end of current CVS shopping center lot. Shows Biglow building (Roma) at right, and Gottlieb’s store (Raveis) at left. Kids standing, looking at photographer. Shows jog in width of Main Street at Biglow. Both cars and horses in picture. |
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Main Street – Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey/ Alb. |
1910s? |
Similar to above, except angle is more to southeast and camera is up on grass at west side of road. Side of Gottlieb building is painted with advertising for his store. |
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Main Street, Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Mignerey/ Alb. |
Late 1910s? |
Shows Main Street north from Governor, with brick bank at right, then house, then Bissell building. Kid with bike in middle of Main Street. |
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Main Street, from Business Centre, Looking North from Photo Taken Before Fire of Dec. 12, 1895 |
BW |
HD Smith/ Alb. |
Ca 1905 |
Title is misleading. Nothing in picture was destroyed in the fire. View shows, amid magnificent trees, the pillars of Odd Fellows Hall at left and Tuppence, the old house later moved to the sound end of Main Street at #23. |
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Main Street, from Depot Corner, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
HD Smith /Alb |
1907PM |
Small view on undivided-back car showing Main Street, looking south from Prospect. 2 copies. |
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Main Street, from Elm Shade Cottages, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
HD Smith |
1910s? |
View emphasizes trees, not road. Looks south from north of inn. |
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Main Street, Looking north from Branchville Road, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Mignerey |
1927PM |
Fence at Hauley house at right. |
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Main Street, Looking North from Old Hundred, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Souvenire Post Card Co. |
Pre-1910 |
Looking north from street in front of Aldrich Museum. Also BW version in collection. |
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Main Street, Looking North, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
Photograph from in front of St. Stephen’s, looking at business district, with brick bank on right, horse and buggy in front of it. Couple of autos also visible. |
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Main Street, Looking North, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CH |
Curteich Color, Gramatan Art Co. |
Early 1950s |
An early chrome card, showing east side of Main Street, starting with Ridgefield Savings Bank. Lots of 40s and early 50s cars. |
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Main Street (Looking North), Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
A. Tucoulat, Hillsdale NJ, |
1920s |
From St. Stephen’s; shows bank on corner Governor St.; rare card, printed in France! |
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Main Street, Looking North to Battle-ground, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
HE Smith / Printed in Great Britain |
Ca 1910 |
Middle-of-road view from in front of library. Emphasizes trees; Elms visible in distance. |
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Main Street Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
This may be a view of Main Street from area of Community Center looking south; mostly trees, just one house barely visible. |
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Main Street Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Mignerey & Bissell / Eagle |
1940s? |
Oddly view difficult to identify, showing mostly driveways connecting with Main Street; no houses; maybe near St. Stephen’s, maybe south of Fountain. 2 versions. |
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Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Underwood |
Ca 1910 |
Photograph showing Prospect Street at left, Osborne house very visible (razed in 1970s to make way for Yankee Ridge shopping center) |
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Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Tinted brown |
SK Simon |
1941PM |
Location unclear, maybe from in front of Community Center area. Mostly just trees, concrete pavements, and 30 miles per hour speed limit sign. |
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Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Brundage & Benedict |
1908PM |
View from near Prospect Street, on east sidewalk. Shows white-bearded man staring at camera and horse and buggy in street. Back hand-written note says: “This is a snap-shot of Uncle John. He does not know who took it nor when.” Signed by Estella J. and mailed to Mrs. Jerome Nichols in Stepny. |
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Main Street Looking South from Branchville Road, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Bissell |
1905PM |
This view shows intersection, plus house at 181 Main Street. This picture was used for subsequent color and BW printed cards. |
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Main Street Looking South from Branchville Road, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Souvenir Post Card Co. |
Pre-1910 |
Same picture as above. Undivided back. |
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Main Street, Looking South from Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
Green Tint |
Bissell |
Ca 1905 |
Emphasizes east side of Main, south of Prospect. Undivided back. |
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Main Street Looking South from Old Stebbins Place, Ridgefield, Conn. |
RP |
Bissell |
1906PM |
View from east sidewalk at Casagmo, southward. Shows mostly trees, road and fencing, front of a house at right. Photo used as basis for some printed cards. |
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Main Street, Looking South, from Revolutionary Battle Ground (1777), Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
HD Smith |
1908PM |
A popular card. Slightly different camera position from above. |
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Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
Morris Berman |
1910s |
View from street in front of 426 Main. Shows garage and gas pump near Bedient’s at left, also barber shop; Tudor Biglow building at right. Several early autos. |
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Main Street, North from Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Newvochrome |
Ca 1910 |
At far right, this card shows old Sheehan house, torn down by library in 1980s for its expansion. Next building is Nash Apartments, once a private school. |
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Main Street, North from the Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
HC |
Bissell/ Alb |
1910s |
Similar position to above, but view more to the west side in front of today’s Ballard Park – less seen of houses. |
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Main Street, North from the Library, Ridgefield, Conn. |
CP |
Bissell/ Litho-chrome |
Ca 1910 |
Similar to above two. Bit seen of houses at right. |
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Main Street, North from Old Hundred, Ridgefield, Conn. |
BW |
HD Smith |
1907PM |
View includes house at 293 Main |