Old Orange County Book

Book

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Chester Historical Society

The image portrays the cover of a book titled "Old Orange County," featuring an illustration of a rustic, single-story house flanked by bare trees and set in a serene landscape, credited to authors Julien Cornell & Carolyn C. Arno, with artwork by F. Rahill. The cover shows some signs of wear and aging, underlining the book's vintage character.

The image portrays the cover of a book titled "Old Orange County," featuring an illustration of a rustic, single-story house flanked by bare trees and set in a serene landscape, credited to authors Julien Cornell & Carolyn C. Arno, with artwork by F. Rahill. The cover shows some signs of wear and aging, underlining the book's vintage character.

Name/Title

Old Orange County Book

Entry/Object ID

chs-019922

Description

This book titled "OLD ORANGE COUNTY," is authored by Julien Cornell & Carolyn C. Arno. Depicted in the foreground is a quaint, traditional wooden house with a sloped roof and visible chimney, partially surrounded by bare trees indicating a fall or winter season. The detailed illustration captures the tranquil essence of a rural area, reflecting the historical and cultural heritage of Orange County NY. The artistic rendering, signed by "RAHILL" in the lower left corner, effectively invites readers into a visual journey through the past of this region.

Context

The book contains illustrations of Orange County as it was in 1875. The images were taken from the the County Atlas of Orange by J. B. Beers and Co. of New York City and published in 1875. Attempts of the locations of the illustrations as well as ownership were made by the editors. Pictures of public buildings are by Peter Rahill who specialized in architectural renderings of historic buildings.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top of first page

Transcription

The inscription reads "Given by: Marjorie B. Foster received from John & Winnie Miller" and is dated "2013" in the upper right corner.

Book Details

Author

Julien Cornell & Carolyn C. Arno

Editor

Julien Cornell & Carolyn C. Arno

Illustrator

Peter Rahill

Publisher

Smith Clove Press

Place Published

Neighborhood

Central Valley (populated place) - Town of Woodbury - Orange County - New York

Date Published

1977

Create Date

July 18, 2024

Update Date

July 23, 2026