The Society for the Preservation of Hudson Valley Vernacular Architecture April-May 2007 Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 4-5 The Society for the Preservation of Hudson Valley Vernacular Architecture is a not-for-profit corporation formed to study and preserve vernacular architecture and material culture. Peter Sinclair - Founder West Hurley, Ulster County, NY (845) 338-0257
[email protected] Jim Decker - President Wallkill, Ulster County, NY (845) 895-3272
[email protected] Dennis Tierney - Vice President Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, NY Welcome our newest HVVA Member - Willa Louise Spencer-Shimkin, born March 6th, (914) 489-5262 2007 at 3:08PM (6 Ibs 15oz), the newly born daughter of our Past President and trustee, Maggie MacDowell - Secretary Paul Spencer. Congratulations to both Paul and Mary! Gardiner, Ulster County, NY (845) 255-2282 mmacdowell @ hvc.rr.com Robert Sweeney - Treasurer From the Editor Kingston, Ulster County, NY This past month the HVVA office has the problem of what it should be used for, (845) 336-0232 seen a great deal of activty. With spring office and archive, meeting house, muse-
[email protected] weather approaching our little outbuilding um? Perhaps it should just be preserved Paul Spencer - Past President and Trustee of an office is close to becoming a reality. as a wonderful relic of the past. In order to Ancramdale, Columbia County, NY It is hoped that we will plan a bit of a cele- debate these issues your elected trustees (518)329-2616
[email protected] bration including the customary bowl of need to hear from you. Please use the punch, when it is complete.