We traveled the backroads of upstate New York through lush rolling hills. Both the woods and the farmlands were fresh with spring green leaves and abundant flowers.
Seneca Falls, New York -
Women's Rights National Historic Park and Museum - It was a long 72 year struggle for women's rights. A significant number of men stood beside the women during this struggle.
Women's Rights National Historic Park and Museum - It was a long 72 year struggle for women's rights. A significant number of men stood beside the women during this struggle.
The First Convention for Woman's Rights was held at the site of the building on the right. Next door is an impressive national museum with many informative displays.
The historical buildings in Seneca Falls have changed very little over time. It does seem that the new shopping malls in other parts of town have had an impact on the downtown since there were many vacancies.
Bronze State overlooking the river in Seneca Falls, Ny - the plaque reads:
When Anthony Met Stanton
In May 1851, there was a chance encounter on the streets of Seneca Falls which forever altered the struggle for women's rights. Amelia Jenks Bloomer introduced Susan B. Anthony to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The friendship that forged between Stanton and Anthony gave direction and momentum to the seventy-two year struggle for women's suffrage which culminated on August 26, 1920 in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United State Constitution. Neither women lived to see this happen.
When Anthony Met Stanton
In May 1851, there was a chance encounter on the streets of Seneca Falls which forever altered the struggle for women's rights. Amelia Jenks Bloomer introduced Susan B. Anthony to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The friendship that forged between Stanton and Anthony gave direction and momentum to the seventy-two year struggle for women's suffrage which culminated on August 26, 1920 in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United State Constitution. Neither women lived to see this happen.
I never realized the effect of wearing a corset had on the ribs over time. It seems to have been been often mentioned in the women's rights movement.
Cornell University Museum of Art, Ithaca, NY - The building was interesting since most of the museum was underground under the grass lawn. There were two above ground sections. The building at the bottom left had the entrance.
The second above ground section had an eye catching digital display on the underside. It was constantly moving and pulsating which is difficult to capture in the photo..
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York - The university is set at the top of the hill overlooking the town of Ithaca. I found the old architecture wonderful on this rainy afternoon, however, some of the newer building didn't inspire me since I felt that they did not relate well to the historical features.
Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, NY - I bought my first Moosewood cookbook in the late 1970's. It is a famous standard in many kitchens. Now they have eight cookbooks and I bought one more while at the restaurant.
Robert Treman State Park, Ithaca, NY - It was a pleasant surprise to find three state parks less than 3 miles from the downtown. The ranger gave us her promise that the foot deep water we had to cross to get to our campsite was not a problem We were both still nervous crossing since our rig has been modified and is low to the ground.
Upstate New York - a virtual backroads ride
Lake Durant, Adirondacks, New York - home of our first insect encounter
Adirondack Museum, NY - The museum was housed in a number of building over several acres.
In the 1800 the Adirondacks was big vacation destination with many large hotels. None of these exist today.
When the Prospect House opened at Blue Mountain Lake in 1882, it became the first hotel in the world to have an electric light in every room. Power was provided by two, steam-driven, "Z" dynamos manufactured by the Edison Machine Works.
When the Prospect House opened at Blue Mountain Lake in 1882, it became the first hotel in the world to have an electric light in every room. Power was provided by two, steam-driven, "Z" dynamos manufactured by the Edison Machine Works.
For more than a century the firm of Abbot and Downing of Concord, New hampshire, was famous for stagecoaches - so much so that the type became known as the Concord coach. With the body suspended on leather straps called thorough-braces, such coaches, hauled by four or six horse teams, were used from Maine to California, The one exhibited her was rated by the makers to carry twenty-four passengers.
Vermont
Montpelier - Vermont State Capitol - The state capitol was quite small. It has two main streets with businesses. Directly behind the capitol there was not even one street, but there was a large hill for hiking and skiing in the winter. Across the street from the capitol was one row of businesses and the river was behind that so there was not even a second row of businesses. We saw a number of men in suits in town which we had not seen in other towns. The small town city has a vibrant, lively downtown although very small. It has some good restaurants, food shops, bakeries, book stores and shopping.
Burlington, VT - This is the largest city in Vermont. They have renovated Church Street to be a pedestrian mall. It was nice, but most of the stores were large chains and it had few local establishments.
BCA Center - Church Street, Vermont
Ferry from Vermont to New York across Lake Champlain
North Star Underground Railroad Museum, Ausable, NY - I greatly admire the conviction of those that ran the Underground Railroad. They did what was right and just despite the great personal risk to themselves.
Point Ausable Campground, New York