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This antique original photograph captures a winter street scene along Carmel Avenue in Brewster New York, showing what the handwritten identification on the reverse appears to identify as the Hugh Budd House. Measuring approximately 7 × 5 inches, this original photographic print provides a fascinating glimpse into early Brewster NY and Putnam County New York history.
The image shows a snow-covered roadway lined with period homes and outbuildings, wooden fences, mature leafless trees, stonework, and a vehicle or wagon visible farther along the road. The largely undeveloped streetscape and rural architecture make this an appealing piece of early New York photography documenting the appearance of Brewster before modern development.
The reverse adds considerable historical interest and provenance. Handwritten notations identify Carmel Ave and apparently the Hugh Budd House, while an ink stamp reads LANDMARKS PRESERVATION OF SOUTHEAST BREWSTER N.Y. 10509. These markings suggest that the photograph was at some point associated with local historic preservation or architectural documentation.
The photograph itself appears considerably earlier than the preservation society stamp. Because an exact photographic date has not been established, no specific year is being attributed to the image. This is a desirable piece of Brewster New York ephemera for collectors and researchers interested in Putnam County history, historic homes, genealogy, early streetscapes, New York architecture, and original photography.
🛠 CONDITION
Authentic antique original photograph in good overall condition for its age. The image retains strong architectural and streetscape detail with attractive sepia toning and expected age-related fading and discoloration. Minor edge and corner wear is present. The reverse contains handwritten historical identification, two black mounting or adhesive remnants near the upper edge, and a Landmarks Preservation of Southeast ink stamp. These markings have been left intact as part of the photograph\'s history and provenance. Please review photographs carefully for exact condition.
📏 DIMENSIONS
Approx. 7 in. wide × 5 in. tall
Original 7 × 5 inch photographic print
REVERSE TEXT / MARKINGS
Handwritten in pencil at top:
“3 Carmel Ave …”
Remaining pencil writing is faint and difficult to confidently decipher.
Handwritten in ink:
“Hugh Budd House
Now”
Ink stamp:
“LANDMARKS PRESERVATION
OF SOUTHEAST
BREWSTER, N.Y. 10509”
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🎁 Great for collectors of Brewster New York history and Putnam County ephemera!
