A member of the Bohnert family describes the development of Hastings into a modern village during their grandparent’s life in the late 19th century, and details different aspects of social life and work in the village. It also describes the estates of Hastings-on-Hudson during that time, most of which have been demolished.
- Recalled by
- Unkown Bohnert
- Decades
- 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s
- Names mentioned
- Pavement Company; National Conduit and Cable Company, Zinsser's Chemical Works; W. F. Christie; Edmond Mills; J. J. Treanor; W. W. Tompkins; Thomas J. Reynolds; W. Draper; Thomas Fraser; Horace Greeley; Jasper Cropsey; Carl Brandt; Mrs. Brinkerhoff; Mr. Moore; Rowley Brothers; Martin Lefurgy; Mr. Sanders; Composite Car Wheel Company; Trainer's Stoneyard; Hastings Paving Company; Zinsser's Chemical Works; Anaconda Copper Company; John J. Bonnet; Miller's Grocery Store; Dorlands General Store; Perry and Prote's Store; Meyer's Shoe Store; Schurtz's Butcher Shop; Bevers Seafood and Groceries; James McLave; Hook and Ladder Company No. 1; Mr. Smith [teacher]; Mrs. Emeny [teacher]; Miss Noble [teacher]; Mr. Judson [teacher]; Steven Maher [police officer]; Bill Murphy [police officer]; Ed Murray [police officer]; Patrick Hogan [police officer]; Eugene Hornsby [Hornsby?; lamplighter]; J. N. Havens [Fire Dept.]; W. W. Tompkins [Fire Dept.]; Protection Engine Company; Johnny Fulton; Marty Costello
- Related elements
- "Notable Residents," Hastings Historical Society
- Further reading
- See Rosetta Bohnert (1885-1980) and Herbert Bohnert (1888-1967), painters.
- Subjects
- African Americans Buildings and Architecture Churches of Hastings Civil War Development of the Village Immigrants Industries and Factories Schooling Shops and Businesses Streets of Hastings
- Keywords
- African Americans Axle Factory Chauncey House Community Leaders Dudley's Grove Estates Fire Department Fires Fraser Free School German Immigration Irish Immigration Italian Immigration Longstreet Markham Estate Longvue Marble Quarry Moore Estate Pinecrest Police Department Religious Life Shado Lawn Sing Sing [Ossining] Street Lighting Sugar Refinery Tower Ridge
