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Front Page News Upon request of the White House, this Chanukah Menorah, made in Italy of polished cast and sheet brass in the late 18th century or early 19th century, will be prominently displayed in the West Room of the White House for the holiday season … Foundation Looks to Buy Land Surrounding Gomez Mill House Marlboro — The Gomez Foundation for Mill House is angling to purchase the lands surrounding the historic home just north of the Newburgh town line. The foundation recently signed an option to buy almost 30 acres of land in the Town of Newburgh for $35,000. And a deal is pending for a 50-acre parcel on the Ulster Country side … Park Planned Near Historic Gomez Mill Five years ago, the 18th-century Gomez Mill House faced the prospect of two dozen modern homes being build across the street. The foundation that owns the Gomez property lost a court challenge, but the homes never were built. Now the foundation hopes to buy the land where those homes would have been and turn it into a park with walking trails and picnic areas for lovers of nature and history to enjoy forever … North America’s Oldest Jewish Homestead Gains a New Gift MARLBORO: The important, if somewhat little known, piece of American history resides at the end of an unpaved road at the Ulster and Orange border. Yesterday, the Luis Gomez Mill House was fitted with a water wheel … Big Wheel Around the Old Mill MARLBORO: The paper mill at Luis Gomez Mill House will be operational soon for the first time since 1889 … Gomez Mill House past director C.F. William Maurer and current Site Manager Ellen E. Healy take a stroll on land newly acquired for conservation purposes by the Gomez Foundation with the help of Scenic Hudson … |
Big Wheel Around the Old Mill MARLBORO: The paper mill at Luis Gomez Mill House will be operational soon for the first time since 1889. By Barbara Bedell History came to life yesterday at the Luis Gomez Mill House. The roar of the crane’s motor blocked out the applause of a few onlookers as a 2,600-pound metal water wheel was eased into place on Dard Hunter’s paper mill. The mill hasn’t been operational since the American printer and publisher sold the property in 1889. The restoration is part of the continuing effort of the Gomez Mill Foundation to preserve the historic property as a classroom for future generations. “At last we’re close to seeing a paper mill run as Dard Hunter would have run it,” said Herman Galberd, a museum docent, and a Dard Hunter devotee. Galberd recorded each moment in the hour-long procedure with his 35-mm camera. “There are quite a few ‘Friends of Dard Hunter’ groups around who make paper by hand as artisans,” said Bill Maurer, the foundation’s director. “Our school classes who tour the museum get to make paper in the mill as part of the tour.” Currently the students are making paper with an electric blender. On April 30, the “beater machine” will be installed in the mill, and the students will cast aside the electricity for the water-powered method. It will be officially dedicated on May 7. The beater machine is being repaired by one of Dard Hunter’s grandsons who lives in Ohio. “The beater machine breaks down the newspaper or rag (fiber) into pulp,” said Maurer. “After the beater has beat the paper to a pulp, which incidentally is the still-used phase comes from, a screen is used to sift the fiber. “Dard Hunter was an incredible man who wanted to know all he could about making paper,” Maurer said. “It was a hobby, but he also was a person interested in preserving history.” Hunter also experimented with homemade inks and handcarved type, some of which is now owned by the Smithsonian in Washington. The wheel was made by Rondout Woodworking in Saugerties, largely under the guidance of artisan Jim Kricker. The original wheel was made of cypress wood, which wouldn’t last too long before needing replacement. For longevity, a mild steel was used to give a rugged look. All parts were welded together and epoxy painted in a shade of chestnut brown made the wheel look like the real thing. Reprinted with permission from The Times Herald Record — Friday March 10, 2000 |
Chamber President to Receive Luis Gomez Award In "the Business viewpoint", the publication of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, an insert in the Times Herald Record, Wednesday, April 23, 2004 issue was the following announcement: |
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