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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVFX_james-clark_Kinderhook-NY.html
James Clark, who was born April 10th 1785 and died May 15th 1832, was, during the many years of his residence in the Village of Kinderhook, a public-spirited citizen, actively engaged in commercial pursuits and always foremost in every enterprise …
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In memoriamJohn M. Dahm ? ? * ? ? Joseph B. Kennedy who died in the serviceof their country* ? ? ? ? * ? ? ? ? *and in honor of Harry G. Cole · Charles S. Collier · Everett Decker · George D. Earll · Harold Fowler…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPEX_martin-van-buren_Kinderhook-NY.html
Eighth President of the United StatesBorn, Raised and Buried in the Village of Kinderhook Gift of: ? Friends of LindenwaldSculptor: ? Edward Hlavka Dedicated July 14, 2007
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPBS_uncovering-the-past_Kinderhook-NY.html
In addition to the written record, archaeological evidence contributes valuable information to our understanding of President Van Buren's farm. This archaeological test pit shows the position and types of objects used by former inhabitants of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPBR_farm-operations_Kinderhook-NY.html
As with most farms, the operations at Lindenwald varied with the seasons and the years and the constant effort to better the farm. The poles to your left are used to cultivate hops using the techniques of the nineteenth century. Over his years of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPBA_farmhands-and-fishing_Kinderhook-NY.html
Over the years, Martin Van Buren enlarged his farm from 137 acres to 221 acres through three transactions. Throughout his ownership he relied on employees to perform the labor necessary to make Lindenwald's acreage productive. In September of 1843…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPB8_an-agrarian-lifestyle_Kinderhook-NY.html
In 1850, from where you now stand, you would have been able to view Van Buren's house garden, farm office, fish ponds, green house, red hillside barn, hot house and carriage barn. The farm manager's house (now altered) may still be seen. Van Buren…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPB4_a-bustling-household_Kinderhook-NY.html
Lindenwald seems quiet today, but when Martin Van Buren lived here there was a stream of family, friends and political colleagues constantly coming and going. There was also an ever-changing mix of agricultural and domestic employees. Some workers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPAM_fertile-political-ground_Kinderhook-NY.html
Van Buren's 1839 purchase of the fine eighteenth-century house and farm he renamed "Lindenwald" represented his drastic rise from tavern-keeper's son to prominent gentleman. While the fields and orchards of Lindenwald proved to be bountiful, Van B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP9Y_1849-50-a-house-transformed_Kinderhook-NY.html
Architect Richard Upjohn's renovations to Lindenwald in 1849-50 had a tremendous influence on the main house, originally built in 1797 by Judge Peter Van Ness. The red brick was painted yellow and brown and a four-and-a-half story Italianate tower…
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