Category: Hudson Falls

cutouts of Mr. & Mrs. Santa

Bringing Santa to Town

One of my favorite activities of the Christmas season is driving around the area and gazing in wonder at the holiday decorations and colorful displays.  I’m inspired by how ordinary facades and front yards are magically transformed into theatrical stages, the temporary settings for someone’s imaginative and light festooned play. Porch railings dazzle with white…
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ghost sign of Kiley's

Sharing More Secrets (of Signs, that is):  Who Were the Artists Behind Them?

Recently, I posted an image on our Instagram account @chapmanmuseum of the Kiley’s sign on the northwest corner of Elm and South St.  Several people recognized and commented on it.  Judging from the likes and messages, this wall painting has a fan club.  The funny thing about signs is that they can transcend their role…
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