From the Archives

Notes from Rhinebeck Historical Society

October 2025

1898 Rhinebeck Photo Album: Bicycles 

What’s in the attic? In 1995, almost 100 years after these photographs were taken, two albums dated 1898 were found in a house on Livingston Street and donated to the archives. Bicycles are only one of the many subjects featured

All dressed up & posing on his bicycle! Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.15.2
The Barnes “Special” E. P. Smith poses with “The Barnes ‘Special’, the bicycle that wise buyers buy. It will be contested for at the Harvest Fair.” Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.49.2
Out for a Ride! Three Men and Three Bikes Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.24.5
On a calm, windless day… Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.33.4
W. Heisner Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.59.2
J. Mitchell Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.49.5
Just passing by! East Market Street from Center to Route 9 Rhinebeck Photograph Album; 1898; 1995-049.23.2

More Photos in the Albums Dated 1898:

  • Schermerhorn’s
  • Gazette
  • Mill wheel
  • Violet house
  • Frank Herrick Flour
  • Hay salt market
  • First National Bank
  • Keegan Livery
  • West Market Street
  • Rhinebeck Savings Bank
  • Beekman Arms
  • White’s Corner
  • Ferry Boats
  • Town Hall
  • Many, many more!

    See you in November!

    From the Archives,
    Researcher Bonnie Wood

    October  2025

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