These are two images of the Manor House at Conyers Manor in backcountry Greenwich. The postcard dates from the early 20th century, shortly after businessman Edmund Cogswell Converse combined over 10 farms to form a sprawling and productive agricultural operation. The business employed over 200 people at its height, many of which lived with their … Read more
During the late 19th and early 20th century, Greenwich was a popular leisure time destination that featured a number of architecturally impressive and luxurious hotels. Some were located right on the Sound, while others were situated to take advantage of the Town’s bucolic countryside. All of them played an important role in the lively social … Read more
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bailey Vanderhoef originally became interested in weaving as a hobby and became so involved in the process that Mr. Vanderhoef constructed his own loom at their home “Wishing Woods” on Husted Lane. Mrs. Vanderhoef created her earliest pieces on this loom, and they were of such quality that they attracted great … Read more
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