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History of Fishkill Landing, (Dutchess County) New YorkOur database does not include an historic photo for Fishkill Landing, (Dutchess County) New York, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of Clarence Chatham Cook Clarence Chatham Cook, art critic, was born at Dorchester, Mass., Sept. 8, 1828. He was graduated at Harvard in 1849 and studied architecture with his brother-in-law, A. J. Downing, and with Calvert Vaux. He became an instructor in art and lectured and wrote on the subject. He was art critic of the New York Tribune, 1863-83; Paris correspondent of that journal, 1869-71; and lived one year in Italy. Upon his return to the United States he devoted himself to writing on art subjects and in 1884 became editor of The Studio, a monthly journal of fine arts. He is the author of: Central Park (1868); The House Beautiful (1878); Art and Artists of our Time (1890-95). He died at Fishkill Landing, N.Y., June 2, 1900. William Kent Biography William Kent, jurist, was born in Albany, N.Y., in 1802; son of James and Elizabeth (Bailey) Kent. He was graduated from Union college, A.B., 1820, A.M., 1823; studied law and practised in New York city. He was appointed justice of the Supreme court of New York by Governor Seward and served until 1846, when he resigned to accept the Royall professorship of law in Harvard college. He resigned in 1847., and returned to New York city. He was a member of the American Philosophical society; and a member of the council of the University of the City of New York, 1839-52. He received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Hobart in 1843, and from Harvard in 1847. He was married to Helen Riggs, of New York city. He died at Fishkill Landing, N.Y., Jan. 14, 1861. |
New York Facts: Dutchess County Facts: Seat: PoughkeepsieEstablished: 1683 Formed from: Original County Fishkill Landing is situated at sea level. |