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A Ramble Through Hamilton Beach
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A portrait of Hamilton Beach, previously known as "Ramblersville," and "West Hamilton Beach" prior to neighboring JFK's expansion. The neighborhood is bounded by the A-train tracks, Hawtree Creek, and the 102nd Street Creek. It is accessible by one road and two pedestrian paths. These photographs are from Sister Sonia Duthoit, who lived in New York from 1964 to 1968.
Ramblersville on Jamaica Bay
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Ramblersville, ca. 1905. Established in the late 1880s Ramblersville was a small fishing station on the north side of Jamaica Bay, built up on either side of Hawtree Creek. The area had long been a temporary fishing outpost for fishermen, both Dutch and native, who boated in. Constructed of homes on stilts connected by a raised boardwalk, Ramblersville was originally reached by the New York, Woodhaven and Rockaway Railroad (later the LIRR). When the LIRR added a Ramblerville stop in 1899, passengers often stepped out of the train into as much as a foot of water. Referred to in its early years as "a Venice on stilts" and "a bit of old Holland," by the turn of the century the marshy area had a number of full-time residents. Though formally a part of Queens, the community thought of themselves as independent. The New York Sun wrote that the area was, "without government, politics, police, churches or regulations of any sort save good will to each other." The tiny neighborhood still remains, with residents living on the creek and traveling between homes on wooden paths. Given its proximity to JFK airport though, the quiet hamlet is no doubt louder than it once was.
2019 Finds
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2019 has been as busy as ever at Urban Archive as we've added more locations, collections, and posts to the platform. Here are some interesting facts, stories, and images from throughout the five boroughs that we dug up along the way.
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Hawtree Creek
Two Children Paddle a Homemade Boat Two children paddle a homemade boat, on the water, near a row of houses.
102-21 Russell Street
Row of Houses by the Water Row of houses by the water. Two boys standing on a pier next to a boat.
102-33 Russell Street
Brick House with Children's Tricycles in Front Yard Brick house with children's tricycles in front yard.
102nd Street Bridge
Houses by the Water Group of houses by the water.
102nd Street Bridge
Car Driving by, on a Bridge Car driving by on a bridge.
Broadway Boardwalk at 102nd Street
Street Scene, Two Women with a Child and Two Baby Carriages Street scene. Two women with a child and two baby carriages walking toward 104th Street.
Broadway Boardwalk at 102nd Street
Two Girls on a Bridge Two girls standing near the stairs on a bridge. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965 New York USA; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
Broadway Boardwalk at 102nd Street
View Down a Boardwalk View down a boardwalk. Neighborhood houses in the background.
Ramblersville on Jamaica Bay
Ramblersville, Jamaica Bay Ramblersville, Jamaica bay/ 1905 \[handwritten on recto] View of homes, docks, and boats in Jamaica Bay. Scrapbook page from "Views of New York City, Brooklyn, and Other Places Vol. 3", by Eugene Armbruster.
102nd Street at Russell Street
View of the Neighborhood from the Road View of the neighborhood from the road.
99-95 Russell Street
Backyard of a House, Next to the Water Backyard of a house, next to the water.
99-95 Russell Street
Backyard of a House, Next to the Water Backyard of a house, next to the water. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
99-95 Russell Street
Man and Woman in Front Yard A man and a woman standing in the front yard of a house. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
Broadway at Church Street
Three Children and a Dog Three children and a dog in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Young Girl and Dog, near a Bridge Young girl and a dog standing in an empty lot. A bridge can be seen on the left.
Broadway at Church Street
Young Girl and Dog, Walking Young girl and a dog walking in an empty lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Young Girl and Dog Young girl and a dog in an empty lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Two Girls Playing on an Abandoned Tractor Two young girls playing on an abandoned tractor, in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Two Boys in an Empty Lot Two boys in an empty lot. A bridge can be seen on the left.
Broadway at Church Street
Two Girls Playing on an Abandoned Tractor Two girls playing on an abandoned tractor, in a vacant lot. An abandoned truck stands to the left.
Broadway at Church Street
Young Girl with Binoculars Young girl with binoculars, with a dog. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965 New York USA; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
Broadway at Church Street
Two Children Playing on an Abandoned Tractor Two children playing on an abandoned tractor, in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Girl with a Sandwich Girl with a sandwich, standing in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Woman Walking with Two Children Woman walking with two children, in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Boy with Binoculars and Three Other Children Boy with binoculars, and three other children, standing in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Children Playing in a Vacant Lot Children playing in a vacant lot.
Broadway at Church Street
Woman and Child Walking Woman and child walking a vacant lot. A girl with a sandwich can be seen in the front left corner.
Broadway Boardwalk, Ramblersville
Close Up of Two Children Walking Down a Boardwalk Close up view of two children walking down a boardwalk, pushing a baby carriage. Neighborhood houses in the background.
Broadway Boardwalk, Ramblersville
Girl Carrying a Box of Groceries Girl carrying a box of groceries, on a boardwalk.
99-67 Russell Street
View Down the Road, Toward Houses Distant view of the neighborhood, looking down the road.
99-60 Russell Street
House with a Dog Sitting in the Side Lot House, with a dog sitting in the side lot. The house number is 99 60.
99-61 Russell Street
Junked Car Junked car, missing headlights, parked in the driveway next to house numbered 99 61.
4 Church Street
Young Girl Walking in Front of a House Young girl walking in front of a house.
4 Church Street
Elderly Woman, Walking Elderly woman walking by a chain link fence.
4 Church Street
Elderly Woman, Walking Elderly woman walking by a chain link fence.
6 Church Street
Young Girl Walking Young girl walking down a sidewalk. A dog sits on the sidewalk on the right.
99-58 Russell Street
Two Houses with Front Garden Two houses, numbered 99 60 and 99 58, with front garden.
99-58 Russell Street
Houses Numbered 99 60 and 99 58 Two houses, numbered 99 60 and 99 58. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965 New York; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
133 Broadway
Two Children Running on Boardwalk Two children running on boardwalk.
133 Broadway
Houses, Airplane Flying Overhead View of houses. An airplane flies overhead.
132 Broadway
Two Children Walking Down a Boardwalk Two children walking down a boardwalk, pushing a baby carriage. Neighborhood houses in the background.
133 Broadway
Boy Posing Next to a Fence Boy posing next to a wooden fence on a boardwalk. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
133 Broadway
Boy Fixing a Bicycle on a Boardwalk Boy fixing a bicycle on a boardwalk. Hand written on back of print: Sonia Duthoit HB 1965; Stamped on back of print: SONIA DUTHOIT Photographie ABBAYE STE SCHOLASTIQUE F-81110 DOURGNE tel. 05 63 50 31 32
133 Broadway
Three Boys with a Bicycle Boy on a bicycle with two other boys on the boardwalk.
133 Broadway
Boardwalk and Front Porch of a House Boardwalk and front porch of a house, numbered 133.
132 Broadway
Two Children Walking Down a Boardwalk Two children walking down a boardwalk. Neighborhood houses in the background.
132 Broadway
Elderly Woman and Boy Elderly woman and boy posing on a boardwalk.
137 Broadway
Children Playing Children playing on the porch of a house.
137 Broadway
Children Playing Children playing on the porch of a house.
137 Broadway
Children Playing Children playing on the porch of a house.
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