From Nieuw Nederland to New York
Slaves in the early Dutch colonial era (circa 1625-1664) were treated rather better than those under English captivity, according to
Posts Tagged 'KIngston Times Local History'
When there was a wall: Kingston’s stockade
Accurate descriptions of Kingston’s original stockade, built between 1658 and 1677, have eluded historians for centuries. And no wonder. The
Waves of immigrants shaped Kingston’s diverse culture
First in trickles, then in droves, the Dutch (obviously), Germans and Irish first, then the Italians, Poles and many others,
Lunette lodestar: Ford to have historical display dedicated to him
Edwin Ford will be afforded a high honor indeed for a Kingston city historian — or any Kingstonian — when
Editorial: A paella of perspectives
I have had lots of opinions building up over my one-week vacation, so I am going to attempt to get
The City has fallen!
Here are the latest intelligences from the City, which hath been retaken by the King’s soldiers. The Continentals, giving a
Relive Kingston’s famous conflagration this weekend
The entire City of Kingston will be struck by British lightning starting Friday, Oct. 4 — a fiery forecast predicted
The tale of Kingston’s leading civic symbol
The story of Kingston’s city hall at 420 Broadway, termed “Kingston’s symbol” by Alderman Tom Hoffay Friday, Aug. 16 at
Two architecturally notable Kingston residences fading fast
Two side-by-side examples of the work of prominent Kingston architect Myron S. Teller stand empty today. The once-stately residences in
Downtown, 110 years ago
In this image from the Hudson River Maritime Museum archives, we see a postcard, circa 1905-1910, depicting “Lower Broadway, Kingston,