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Cliff House 1920
Courtesy of Barb Norman (photo taken by Barb's Grandfather)4966 viewsCliff House 1920
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A closer than normal view of WIldmere. Photo taken 11-29-81. There's Cathie and Sue in the foreground. Thanks Sharon!
4533 viewsA closer than normal view of WIldmere. Photo taken 11-29-81. There\'s Cathie and Sue in the foreground. Thanks Sharon!
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A spectacular sunset complete with rainbow.
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4387 viewsA spectacular sunset complete with rainbow.
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Lake Minnewaska & Cliff House. Mid 1940's
Courtesy of Barb Norman4146 viewsLake Minnewaska & Cliff House. Mid 1940\'s
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Cliff House lawn
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3956 viewsCliff House lawn
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Fantastic STEREO view of the Cliff House before its additions. Unfortunately I don't know the source of this stereo photo.3577 viewsFantastic STEREO view of the Cliff House before its additions. Unfortunately I don\'t know the source of this stereo photo.Admin
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Cliff house lawn. Note: Somewhere in this picture is the answer to one of the questions in the Trivia Quiz.
3400 viewsCliff house lawn. Note: Somewhere in this picture is the answer to one of the questions in the Trivia Quiz.
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A somewhat stormy view of Wildmere. Photo taken 11-29-81. Thanks Sharon!
3390 viewsA somewhat stormy view of Wildmere. Photo taken 11-29-81. Thanks Sharon!
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Great photo of a baseball game on the Cliff House lawn. Note crowd on porch to the right.
Courtesy of Leslie Carlson3299 viewsGreat photo of a baseball game on the Cliff House lawn. Note crowd on porch to the right.
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Sailing in front of Wildmere taken at an interesting angle.
Photo by Carlos Fernandez3274 viewsSailing in front of Wildmere taken at an interesting angle.
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Front entrance of Wildmere. Most of this structure burned to the ground soon after these photos were taken. Thanks Donna
3234 viewsFront entrance of Wildmere. Most of this structure burned to the ground soon after these photos were taken. Thanks Donna
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Morning reflections at the Wildmere House, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. CREATED/PUBLISHED
3170 viewsMorning reflections at the Wildmere House, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. CREATED/PUBLISHED
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[The Wildmere House from the lake, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y.]. CREATED/PUBLISHED [between 1900 and 1905] Detroit Publishing Co. no.3167 views[The Wildmere House from the lake, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y.]. CREATED/PUBLISHED [between 1900 and 1905] Detroit Publishing Co. no. 033222. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
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Here is an eerie view of Wildmere. Taken soon before most of the hotel burned to the ground. In this view, the hotel looks kind3087 viewsHere is an eerie view of Wildmere. Taken soon before most of the hotel burned to the ground. In this view, the hotel looks kind of like a ghost. Was it really there at all? Thanks Donna.
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Beautiful view of Wildmere and Cliff House. This picture has been formatted for printing on an 8x10 paper. Make sure that the &q3004 viewsBeautiful view of Wildmere and Cliff House. This picture has been formatted for printing on an 8x10 paper. Make sure that the "full" link above is clicked (image should fill entire screen), then on PC\'s RIGHT-CLICK anywhere on the picture, and select PRINT on the menu.
This is a high quality image! 300dpi and about 760,000 bytes!
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Another photo of women playing baseball on the Cliff House lawn. Note long dresses. According to the Doughty book, when men and2998 viewsAnother photo of women playing baseball on the Cliff House lawn. Note long dresses. According to the Doughty book, when men and women played together, the men would wear dresses also!
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Unusual view of the Cliff House.2974 viewsUnusual view of the Cliff House.Admin
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Foundation building for addition of Wildmere in 1908. One of only two photos we have of Wildmere construction. Thank you Leslie!2900 viewsFoundation building for addition of Wildmere in 1908. One of only two photos we have of Wildmere construction. Thank you Leslie!
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Guests enjoy the glow of the Cliff House during a sunset.
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2871 viewsGuests enjoy the glow of the Cliff House during a sunset.
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Cliff House during a great sunset. Unfortunately, the quality of this slide is pretty poor.
Phillips Collection - For Personal U2831 viewsCliff House during a great sunset. Unfortunately, the quality of this slide is pretty poor.
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Warning Sign on Wildmere2791 viewsSome of the pictures are like puzzles. I'm trying to remember where around the hotel this may have been. The sign reads ""WARNING! BLDG. CLOSED. KEEP OUT! TICKET WILL BE REVOKED WITHOUT REFUND"". Thank you Donna for the pics.
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Cliff House circ unknown.
2768 viewsCliff House circ unknown.
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Foundation building for addition of Wildmere in 1908. One of only two photos we have of Wildmere construction. Thank you Leslie!2765 viewsFoundation building for addition of Wildmere in 1908. One of only two photos we have of Wildmere construction. Thank you Leslie!
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Bears performing at Wildmere car port
Courtesy of Leslie Carlson2741 viewsBears performing at Wildmere car port
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A good view of Wildmere taken from the Cliff House area in the early 70's. Thanks to Rhonda (Baskwill68@aol.com) for the contri2716 viewsA good view of Wildmere taken from the Cliff House area in the early 70\'s. Thanks to Rhonda (Baskwill68@aol.com) for the contribution. 40,000 bytes.
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A couple facing the Cliff House
Phillips Collection - For Personal Use Only2714 viewsA couple facing the Cliff House
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View of main Cliff House cupola.
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2660 viewsView of main Cliff House cupola.
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Wildmere and Dock
Photo by Carlos Fernandez2635 viewsWildmere and Dock
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Fantastic view of Wildmere. It may look like an aerial shot, but I beleive it was taken from one of the Cliff House cupolas.
Phi2564 viewsFantastic view of Wildmere. It may look like an aerial shot, but I beleive it was taken from one of the Cliff House cupolas.
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Another view of the front entrance. Thanks Donna.
2557 viewsAnother view of the front entrance. Thanks Donna.
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Gazebo Wildmere Catskills
Photo by Carlos Fernandez2556 viewsGazebo Wildmere Catskills
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Old photograph of the Cliff House taken on 7-11-1924. Thanks Sharon!
2517 viewsOld photograph of the Cliff House taken on 7-11-1924. Thanks Sharon!
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Building Minnewaska barn. I believe this is the original which was later distroyed by fire. Read the "Newspaper Clippings&q2483 viewsBuilding Minnewaska barn. I believe this is the original which was later distroyed by fire. Read the "Newspaper Clippings" section for info on this fire.
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Cliff House carport
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2480 viewsCliff House carport
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Another view of Wildmere taken from the Cliff House area in the early 70's. Thanks to Rhonda (Baskwill68@aol.com) for the contri2466 viewsAnother view of Wildmere taken from the Cliff House area in the early 70\'s. Thanks to Rhonda (Baskwill68@aol.com) for the contribution. 23,000 bytes.
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Front entrance of Wildmere taken just before the fire. Thank you for the pics Donna.
2466 viewsFront entrance of Wildmere taken just before the fire. Thank you for the pics Donna.
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Fall at Wildmere
Photo by Carlos Fernandez2464 viewsFall at Wildmere
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Wildmere (I think... it's hard to tell in these old photos)
2391 viewsWildmere (I think... it\'s hard to tell in these old photos)
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A foggy Cliff House.
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2338 viewsA foggy Cliff House.
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This is a view of the north end of Wildmere from the parking lot. The fire was soon after. Thanks for the GREAT pics Donna!
2331 viewsThis is a view of the north end of Wildmere from the parking lot. The fire was soon after. Thanks for the GREAT pics Donna!
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View of the north end from the parking lot. Thanks Donna.
2306 viewsView of the north end from the parking lot. Thanks Donna.
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A Calm and Perfect Blue
Photo by Carlos Fernandez2294 viewsA Calm and Perfect Blue
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Here is an end view of the north end of Wildmere taken shortly before fire destroyed it. Note metal fire escape which I believe2281 viewsHere is an end view of the north end of Wildmere taken shortly before fire destroyed it. Note metal fire escape which I believe was the only metal fire escape on the building. Also, there was an entrance below grade (barely visible in this shot) which in later years was used as the cross country ski rental shop.
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The Wildmere House, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. CREATED/PUBLISHED
2261 viewsThe Wildmere House, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. CREATED/PUBLISHED
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Bears performing at Wildmere car port
Courtesy of Leslie Carlson2260 viewsBears performing at Wildmere car port
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