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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OKP_gifford-pinchot_Milford-PA.html
Noted forester, conservationist and progressive leader. Chief, 1898-1910, U.S. Forest Service (as renamed in 1905 ). Governor of Pennsylvania, two terms, 1923-1927 & 1931-1935. His first term brought major governmental reorganization. His second t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2T_wyoming-minisink-path_Milford-PA.html
Here an important Indian trail connecting the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers ascended Indian Point to Powwow Hill. the path was used by Delaware Indians in their migration to the Wyoming Valley, and later by Connecticut settlers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2S_dingmans-ferry_Dingmans-Ferry-PA.html
Here was located one of the earliest ferries across the Delaware. Andrew Dingman in 1750 built the flatboat he used as a ferry with his own hand axe. Dingman was one of the pioneer settlers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2R_the-finger-bowl_Milford-PA.html
This outdoor dining pool was the inspired idea of Cornelia Bryce Pinchot, wife of Governor Pinchot.Cornelia worked closely with New York architect William Lawrence Bottomley in the early 1930's to design an intimate social setting for discussing t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2Q_historic-swimming-pool-and-terrace_Milford-PA.html
The swimming pool (1923 - 1925) was one of the first landscape features added by Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot when they moved into Grey Towers. It was designed by family friend and designed Chester Aldrich of Delano & Aldrich, who incorporated man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2P_the-bait-box_Milford-PA.html
Original Use: Built as a playhouse for Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot's only child, Gifford Bryce Pinchot, the Bait Box is a stone and frame structure that, in later years, served as a tea room for Cornelia. Named for the family's love of fishing, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2O_the-letter-box_Milford-PA.html
Original Use: When Governor Pinchot worked in residence, the Letter Box housed his clerical staff. Other political activities, such as the planning of campaign and meeting with constituents, took place in this building, thus isolating the office f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2N_grey-towers_Milford-PA.html
Has been designated aRegistered NationalHistorical LandmarkThis site possesses National significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America1963This site administered byForest ServiceU.S. Department of AgricultureNational Histor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W5_hotel-fauch-re_Milford-PA.html
First established in 1852 as a summer hotel, its restaurant received widespread recognition for innovative French cuisine under the management of Louis Fauch?re, master chef at New York City's famed Delcomonico's Restaurant. He introduced fine ing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLJT_charles-s-peirce_Milford-PA.html
The noted philosopher, logician, scientist and founder of pragmatism lived in this house from 1887 until his death in 1914. America's most original philosopher and greatest logician, a great part of his work was written here.