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THEN & NOW: Dempsey Auto Sales in Great Barrington

The building that housed the Gulf gas station shown above still stands, in a different form. It is now Dempsey Auto Sales on Stockbridge Road, at the intersection with Route 183. A gas station first operated on this site in the 1920s, when it was Seward Doty’s filling station. By 1940 it was Arthur Goodell’s filling station and tourist cabins. By the early 1950s, the site was home to George Zecher’s Linden Tree Gulf gas station and tourist cabins. In the circa 1957 photograph shown above, additional advertising signs promote S&H Green Stamps and a “Life of Riley” TV show contest. In the late 1950s and the 1960s, Harry Billings operated an auto repair business here.

Great Barrington, MA · 1d

Hudson Valley Post

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Hollywood Strikes Again: Hudson Valley Businesses Closing for Filming

Lights, camera, CLOSED! Several Hudson Valley businesses are temporarily shutting their doors as Hollywood returns to the area for more movie and TV filming.

Newburgh, NY · 6d

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A Guide to Hudson Valley’s Historic Dining Spots

The Hudson Valley’s historic dining spots worth a trip include The ’76 House in Tappan, The Thayer Hotel at West Point, and Mohonk Mountain House near New Paltz. Three more, the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck, the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and Troutbeck in Amenia, complete the list. Age alone doesn’t connect them. Each property holds a specific place in the region’s history, from the imprisonment of a British officer to gatherings that advanced the civil rights cause.

Rhinebeck, NY · 21h

The Wolf

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'Sons of Anarchy' Star Spotted Filming New Episode of Hudson Valley Sho

Hollywood keeps coming to the Hudson Valley! A fan-favorite actress has been spotted filming for season 2 of 'Best Medicine.

New Hamburg, NY · 2d

CT Insider

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Republican-American calendar for Saturday, Nov. 14

The Republican-American calendar for Saturday, Nov. 14, includes several turkey crafts at area libraries.

Woodbury, CT · 1d

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Guardians of the Past Bring Local History to Life

About 35 years ago, Robin Massa helped her daughter create a family tree for school. Soon, she was helping strangers on online forums research ancestors who might have once lived in Ancram. Today, Massa is Ancram’s town historian. She collects and catalogs old documents and photographs so that future generations...

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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Clock & Watch Museum acquires rare Eli Terry original

The American Clock & Watch Museum recently acquired a circa 1838 wall regulator made by Eli Terry Sr. “For the museum to acquire a piece such as this with a clear family history, traceable to its maker, is very rare, indeed,” said ACWM Executive Director Patti Philippon in the release. “We are deeply honored that the Terry family has entrusted us with preserving and sharing this beautiful clock for generations to come.”

Bristol, CT · 2d

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Glo Sessions has returned to Bristol

“Glo Sessions Returns To Bristol,” the wide-ranging exhibition and sale of the work of beloved Bristol artist Glo Sessions, opened to the public Saturday, Nov. 14 at The Carousel Museum in Bristol. There was a whirlwind preparation period that required creating and outfitting new storage areas, culling through a...

Bristol, CT · 1d

Finding Connecticut

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Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford

Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter will bring his Winter Solstice Celebration ... The post Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

West Hartford, CT · 3d

CT Insider

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East Hartford man thought he was joining a reality show. Then he walked into a real jail.

“When I walked into that intake room, I knew it was real… That’s when it hit me — ‘You’re in prison, you’re not getting out'," Joshua Padilla said.

East Hartford, CT · 3d

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This Connecticut Dam Is So Breathtaking In Person You’ll Swear It’s A Painting

A stone tower with heavy wooden doors rises from the water like a castle somebody misplaced. It stands 181 feet from base to roof peak. And 115 feet of it hides below the surface. That tower guards the drinking water for a whole region of Connecticut. A curved stone wall...

Connecticut · 2d

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Rainy Days Disappear Inside These 5 Connecticut Children’s Museums

One museum on this list recreates the Great Green Room from Goodnight Moon. Yes, the bedtime book room, with its quiet old lady and bowl full of mush, is something kids can actually stand inside. Another spot has a weather exhibit called Wacky Weather Wonders. I love the idea of...

Connecticut · 1d

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This Connecticut Holiday Artisan Fair Is Packed With Hundreds Of Locally Handmade Gifts

The trouble with handmade holiday fairs is that you can spend twenty minutes admiring something before remembering you haven’t bought a single Christmas present yet. And then you spot another table. Hundreds of handmade creations fill this Connecticut artisan fair, giving holiday shoppers an alternative to predictable department store...

Meriden, CT · 1d

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Jimmy’s Pub in Enfield wants to bring live entertainment back after parking, noise complaints

Planning and Zoning Commission member Joseph Mule noted that the pub's plan to resume live entertainment would be "a hot topic for the public."

Enfield, CT · 1d

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This Historic Connecticut Town Dates Back To 1640 And Still Looks Like A Colonial-Era Village

George Washington passed through this place in 1780 and 1781 and is said to have nicknamed it the village of pretty houses. Honestly, that’s a pretty great review from a man who saw a lot of towns. The houses he admired are still standing along Main Street. Some date...

Farmington, CT · 2d

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Step Inside The Connecticut Sea Captain’s Historic Home And Discover The Story Behind His Antarctic Expeditions

Sailing toward Antarctica in the early 1800s sounds like the sort of adventure that would make most people reconsider their career choices. No modern navigation equipment, freezing seas, and an enormous amount of uncertainty. Quite the job description. A historic Connecticut sea captain’s home preserves the story of a remarkable...

Connecticut · 2d