About the Archive
Photographs in this online archive come from the collection of photographs and post cards maintained by the Historical Society of Middletown and the Wallkill Precinct, who granted Middletown Thrall Library permission to digitize these rare images and make them accessible on the Internet and within the library on our computers.
These photos highlight various aspects of Middletown's rich past and other key areas in and around the City of Middletown. Subjects include schools, buildings, businesses, places of worship, streets, trains, train stations, celebrations, portraits, class pictures, and modes of transportation.
The Digitization Project
Middletown Thrall Library began this project as part of its Digital History Initiative during the late 1990s and the early 2000s.
The project planning team included librarians Linda Aumick, Mary Flannery Climes and Gail Myker.
Research concerning image annotations and historical references was conducted by local history librarian Gail Myker.
Digitization and Internet presentation portions of this project were completed by Robert J. Tiess in coordination with the planning team.
About the Annotations & Their Sources
Print sources used to confirm or provide additional information for each image include the following works, which are available in the Local History Room:
- Middletown: A Photographic History by Peter A. Laskaris
- Middletown: A Biography by Franklin B. Williams
For additional information on Middletown's history, you may contact the Local History department at Middletown Thrall Library 1-845-341-5461.
Copyright Statement
Images in this exhibit are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced in any other way without permission from the Historical Society of Middletown and the Wallkill Precinct, Inc.