Written by Ephraim Killam

A brief literary and visual history of the 1942 flood that raveged Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

This limited edition, 24 KT gold finish, 3 dimensional ornament features the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co.'s office in Honesdale, PA. Insert card contains a brief history of the building. Maroon ribbon for hanging and forest green gift box included.

This limited edition, 24 KT gold finish, 3 dimensional ornament features Honesdale's City Hall, Main Street, Honesdale on this the 175th anniversary of the founding of Honesdale. Insert card contains a brief history of the building. Maroon ribbon for hanging and maroon gift box included.

This 2008 beautiful limited edition, 24 karat gold finish, Stourbridge Lion Ornament is in honor of the first commercial locomotive to run in America. Included is an insert card describing the history of the Lion and a ribbon for hanging. The dimension of the gift box is 4½ X 4½.

The limited edition Old Stone Jail 2009 Ornament. Complete with cupola, ivy, and three dimensional entrance steps, this beautifully detailed gold-plated ornament depicts the dungeon-like jail that served Wayne County from 1859 until 1935. The words Old Stone Jail, Honesdale, PA 150th anniversary (1859-2009) are printed on the gold-plated ribbon on the bottom. Includes a four page insert card describing the history of the jail. Attached ribbon for hanging and gift box are also included.

This limited edition, 24 KT gold finish, 3 dimensional ornament features the Bethel One-Room School. Insert card contains a brief history of the building. Maroon ribbon for hanging and maroon gift box included.

The 2011 limited edition ornament is the Honesdale National Bank building. This three dimensional, gold-plated, beautifully detailed ornament celebrates the 175th anniversary of the bank. It includes an insert card describing the history of the bank and an attached ribbon for hanging. A gift box is also included.

This 2013 beautiful limited edition, 24 karat gold finish, Civil War Soldier Ornament is in honor of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. The soldier depicted is a replica of the statue in Central Park, Honesdale, PA which is a life-size soldier with his musket at rest. Included is an insert card describing the history of the monument and a ribbon for hanging. The dimension of the gift box is 4½ X 4½.

This 2014 beautiful limited edition, 24 karat gold finish, Bethany Homestead Mansion Ornament is in honor of the beautiful mansion. Included is an insert card describing the history of the mansion and a ribbon for hanging. The dimension of the gift box is 4½ X 4½.

This 2015 beautiful limited edition, 24 karat gold finish, Eclipse Passenger Train Ornament. Included is an insert card describing the history of the Eclipse and a ribbon for hanging. The dimension of the gift box is 4½ X 4½.

The 2016 WCHS ornament is the Daniels' Farmhouse at D&H Canal Park at Lock 31. This historic building was there before the D&H Canal was built and still exists today. Included is an insert card describing the history of the Farmhouse and a ribbon for hanging. The dimension of the gift box is four and one-half inches square.

This 2019 beautiful limited edition, 24 karat gold finish, Penn State Extension - 4-H program ornament is in honor of the 100th anniversary of Penn State Extension and their programs in Wayne County. Included is an insert card describing the history of the programs and a ribbon for hanging. The dimension of the gift box is 4½ X 4½.

A Country Veterinarian Reminisces by Dr. James P. Watson

by Thomas F. Yezerski, is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a Asa, fictional nine year old boy, who starts work on the Morris Canal after his father, a canal boat captain, looses his mule tender. On his first trip they pick up cargo at the coal chutes, lock through, travel up an inclined plane (unlike our D & H Canal), and he learns how to handle the mules.

by Raymond J. Sampson

A LEGACY OF GLASS is a 45 minute oral history documentary DVD featuring Wayne County, PA glass expert Ray LaTournous and his daughter Kathy, who was interviewed while cutting in her Hawley studio. Mr. LaTournous was recognized for his work in glass and was considered a foremost expert in Brilliant Period Glass (1876-1917) as well as a leading authority of Dorflinger glass. Ray recounts his years as a glass artist and curator of the Dorflinger Glass Museum. Along with his deep family history in glass, Ray pursued his passion for glass and the need to preserve its history.

A Wayne County Kaleidoscope:A collection of articles & images by Albert G. Rutherford

A Wayne County Kaleidoscope:A collection of articles & images by Albert G. Rutherford

A.H. Winton; The Story of Lackawanna County by Aileen Sallom Freeman

Alphabet Train Jumbo Floor Puzzle

As Aesop, the poet, spoke to me...

by Helen R. Villaume

The barn is old. The boards are beaten. A hundred years of wind and rain have taken their toll. When you step inside, you can smell the hay and horses. It's a beautiful place, this barn, in its rugged way. But now it's time for the barn to come down. Fortunately, the barn will not be crushed by the blade of a bulldozer. It will be dismantled slowly, piece by piece, by the barn savers. The barn savers, a father and son, take care to save everything--the joists, the rafters, the flooring, the roofing. In this way, the barn will never be gone. Somewhere parts of it may live for another hundred years. This is the hope of the barn savers. Linda Oatman High's story quietly celebrates something beautiful and something old, as a father and son bring down a barn with hard work and respect. Ted Lewin's dramatic illustrations pay homage to the old barn in all its gray and weathered glory.

When Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware River, it is a shame he couldn't have invited local historian Frank T. Dale along for the ride. Dale could have suggested the easiest crossing points.

Fortunately for contemporary readers, Dale has written a fascinating book chronicling thirty-five of the most historic bridges crossing the Delaware, some of which have served the residents of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York for almost two centuries. Many of us take these bridges for granted as we speed across, impatient to reach our destination, but their histories are too interesting to ignore.

Dale brings us the stories behind each bridge, covering design, engineering, ownership, finances, and politics. He chronicles the life of each, from the original construction, through modifications, and, sometimes, through the bridges' multiple destructions and reconstructions. Along the way, Dale recounts the history of the area surrounding each bridge, including the demise of ferry services, reasons why each bridge was built, politics surrounding construction, debates over public versus privately owned bridges, and stories of the floods and fires that threatened not only the bridges, but the local residents. Dozens of rare photos give readers a captivating window back into the past.

These fine old structures have become integral parts of Delaware River life and have an exciting past of their own. Bridges over the Delaware River will ensure that their legacies endure.

The Canals of New York State by The American Canal Society Publication 

CoalBoat- Fiction/Mystery/Historical 

By Cliff Robinson Jr.

Wayne County Historical Society presents

Color Wayne County featuring the art of William Amptman, A walk through Wayne County filled with history. Vol. 1

by Edwin LeRoy, eighth printing, now includes color photo on front, index and biography of author, many black & white photographs, maps, and line drawings by author, 100 page soft cover. If you own one book on the D & H canal this is the one!

The history of Bud Lewis' life as he lived in Wayne County during the early and mid-20th century. His story is told through his own letters to his daughter, Barbara.

Every House has a Story to tell! In this book you will learn about:

• Finding and contacting former owners of your house
• Discovering the architect who designed your house
• Finding the original plans for your house
• Re-creating historic lanscaping and architectural details
• Researching subdivisions and neighborhoods
• Finding deeds for your house and property
• Discovering old photos of your house and neighborhood
• Writing up your house history
• Includes a state-by-state guide to resources

Dreeher Township; An illustrated Historic Survey text by township historian Peggy Bancroft 

Here's the perfect book for the history buff and cooks alike. This 170-page paperback presents a collection of authentic recipes by historic figures from the colonial period up to 1879. Dolly Madison, Thomas Jefferson, William Penn, and many more famous people created these tasty dishes, all adapted to modern kitchens.

This self-publishing project began as a series of articles our Newsletter Editor Gene Tagle wrote for the newsletter in 1996. With further research and refinement this well written, 8 " x 5 " spiral bound booklet is the end result. Revised 2009 Edition.

Adult Hat, One sizes fits all

Youth Hat, One sizes fits all

By Vernon Leslie. FACES IN CLAY is more than another book on archaeology in that it does not abandon its subject at the end of the Stone Age. Continuing into the era of land acquisition by early settlers, the author with considerable insight, coupled with historical objectivity, proceeds to pursue a number of problems of regional colonial history until the final departure of the Native American population in the later 1700s. Closely integrated with the archaeological section of the book are 67 pages of photographs illustrating types of Upper Delaware Valley Indian artifacts. Pictures of specimens derive from sixteen private collections and four museums. As an aid to the reader and student, this 309 page 7x10" paperback book presents 3 maps, a glossary of archaeological terms, 2 bibliographies, and 2 indices.

The Louise Berger Group, Inc. prepared this 63 page monograph for the Federal Bureau of Prisons who was required to document the complex prior to its demolition in 2002 to make way for a new Federal prison. The story provides insight into the history of Wayne County, institutional farms, and peonage in the United States. It begins with a review of public health care prior to 1883, follows it through the twentieth century, Farview State Hospital's dedication in 1912 to the recovery and rehabilitation of the criminal insane, and ends with its closing in 1976. Several pages with black and white photos document the agricultural complex's architecture through its evolution and final condition in 2001. Soft covered, limited supply.

From the Coalfields to the Hudson; A history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal by Larry Lowenthal

In photographs and paintings the Delaware & Hudson Canal appears calm and unrufffled. The charming picture is not entirely false, but there is another dimension to the D&H Company, a corporation struggling to succeed in a hostile and risky business. Except in its final years the history of the canal was marked by a series of crises or conflicts, each of which threatened the survival of the company. Constant insecurity wore out the D&H managers, but as the company met its challenges in the formative years of American capitalism, it created a model for later enterprises. Now, more than a century after the last boatload of anthracite floated down the D&H Canal, this book gives a new and fuller perspective on this remarkable venture.

First published in 1997, and long out of print, this second printing contains a 16-page supplement.

Author Ab Rutherford wears many hats in Honesdale, attorney, former Mayor, prominent citizen, and now author. After extensive research, the saga of the Woodward family of Wayne County unfolds, including political intrigue on a State level, the Civil War, and family tragedy. Many black and white photographs, 54 pages, soft cover.

Stories of spooks and spiris who seem to have set up housekeeping here along Pennsylvania Highway #6.

Based on years of painstaking research authors Dr. Walter Barbe and Kurt Reed present, for the first time, an overview of the entire glass industry in Wayne County, PA. Over 75 factories identified with hundreds of names of glass workers are included in a comprehensive index. Black & white photographs throughout, 339-page hard cover.

Great Floods of Pennsylvania , A two-century hiastory by William H. Shank, P.E.

Greene Township; An illustrated Historic Survey 

Text by Township Historian Peggy Bancroft

Greene- Dreher in The Great War By Bernadine A. Lennon

Growing Up In Greene Township- Collected Essays of Edward Parsons

by 

Volume 1 presented by Historians of Sterling Townhip

A discourse delivered on Thanksgiving Day November 22, 1855 by Samuel Whaley

History of Wayne County in 100 objects and The centennial History of Wayne County Historical Society 

By Walter B. Barbe and Kurt A. Reed, 2nd printing, 392 pages hardcover with many black and white photos. If you can only have one book about Wayne County's history this is it!

History of Wayne County, PA (1798-1998) paperback by Walter B. Barbe and Kurt A. Reed

by Vernon Leslie, Wayne County Historian. Part I of this book was originally published in 1979. It tells the story of the original locomotive made in Stourbridge, England, in 1829 and brought to Honesdale, Pa. by the D & H Canal Co. where it was the first locomotive to run on commercial track in America. Part II tells of the commemorative celebration in 1929, the building of the exact replica of the first Lion in 1933, and its career afterwards. Excellent index, 163 page soft cover.

Images of America: Honesdale by Kim Erickson is a book of historic photographs of Honesdale, its people and its places. The contents include information on the Gravity Railroad and the Delaware & Hudson Canal, People of Interest, The Way it Was, Business and Industry, Public Buildings, Floods, Ice and Snow Disasters. Paperback, 6 1/2 by 9", 127 pages.

Almost two hundred black and white historic photographs of lake Ariel and more are included in this latest local picture book series from Acadia Press. 127 page, with soft cover.

by Matthew M. Osterberg. This book is an anthology of 200 high quality black and white photographs of the D & H Canal and its gravity railroad. It begins at the railroad's operations in Carbondale and takes you along the whole route of the transportation system to the canal's terminus in Kingston, N.Y. Many of the photographs are well known and taken from the collection of the Minisink Valley Historical Society, Port Jervis, NY while some from private collections are not. Soft covered, 197 pages

Published by the American Cut Glass Association this reproduction of the company's circa 1900, 1904, and 1912 catalogs is an excellent way of identifying Kranz, Smith & Co. glass and patterns. 103 page soft cover, black & white photos throughout.

Limited to 200 prints on watercolor paper.

Full size (12" x 16" with 1 " double mat)

by L.James Binder forward by John S.D. Eisenhower, 356 page hard cover. The ONLY complete biography written on Wayne County's own four star general.

All aboard! This classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1953, tells the tale of a charming red caboose who wants nothing more than to be as popular as the big steam engine at the front of the train. Boys and girls will love the inspiring tale and the colorful illustrations by Tibor Gergely.

Ann O'Hara and Gloria McCullough, Wayne County's, History Ladies, have scrutinized Wayne County newspapers from 1850 to 1910 to bring you true stories of Wayne County citizens from the bad old days. Not for the squeamish, this book relates bizarre newspaper stories of axe murders, suicides, medical disasters, domestic discord, freak accidents, and misadventures. Soft cover 6x8, fully indexed, 129 pages.

by Thomas Ham, originally published from 1905-1907 in the Honesdale Citizen, compiled and reprinted from the files of the News Eagle. by George J. Fluhr in 1995, and reprinted in 2003 with a complete index by the Wayne County Historical Society. Soft cover 92 two-column pages, 8 1/2 x 11, spiral bound.

by Philip Ruth, contain many black & white photographs not previously published, 75 page paperback. The ONLY book on these two gravity railroads in print!

Once Upon A Memory Vol. 2 , The Upper Delaware by Equinunk Historical Society

Once Upon A Memory Vol.1, Upper Delaware by The Equinunk Historical Society

Orson; History of a Pennsylvania Village, 1840-2018 by Linda Dix Lee and Dennis Favello

History of the villages of Orson and Hines Corners, Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Limited to 200 prints on canvas, unstretched for easy mailing.

Available Options:

Size/Frame: 30" x 20"

Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about:
-- early homes and the settler community
-- what people wore and the crafts they made
-- how settlers made their living
-- how they spent their leisure time
-- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers

Pioneer Projects presents many authentic crafts with step-by-step instructions for children and parents using materials that are easy to find. Safety rules and helpful hints are included. Children will learn how to make:
-- braided rugs
-- preserves
-- stitched crafts
-- homemade toys such as a Jacob's Ladder

by Charles Perrin Ross. An exploration of local expressions of the industrial revolution in technology, materials, power sources and social organization. Includes Pleasant Mount's historic "firsts" and " uniquenesses". This 8 1/2" X 11" soft cover book contains 43 pages including maps and photos.

Pocono Ghost Legends and Lore Book II by Charles J. Adams III

Ghost stories of the Pocono region

by Robert M. Vogel

Images of Modern America ROUTE 6 in Pennsylvania by Kevin J. Patrick

The Rural Schools of Wayne County, by Mimi Steffen: The story of the era of one-room schools in Wayne County. Includes complete text of "One Room Schools of Wayne County" by J. B. Park; maps, government and teachers' reports; timeline of public education in the county; appendix and index. Spiral bound paper back. The definitive story of public education in Wayne County through the era of one-room schools.

By C.P. Ross

Self - Guided Walking Tour of North Main Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

After several years of research and filming, Donald and Ian Pugh, a local father and son team, have produced this comprehensive 40 minute documentary which include images of hundreds of Jennie's works and scenes filmed at several local historic sites. Narrated by PBS WVIA'S Erika Funke, it contains commentary by historian Barry Lewis and Jordana Pomeroy of The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C; the voice of actress, Agnes Cummings; and more.

The Shohola Civil War Tran Wreck

The great prison train disaster in Pike County, Pennsylvania 

by George J. Fluhr

Starrucca; Remembrances by Raymond J. Sampson

Limited to 200 prints on canvas, unstreched for easy mailing.

Available Options:

Size/Frame: 14" x 10"

A history of some of the more well known families local to Wayne County. Notable familes include the Davis family, the Zeak/Zeek family, the Rutledge family, and the Lounsbury familly. Written by Barbara Davis Dexter.

The Easy-To-Read Little Engine that could

The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain

Their lives in the Poconos in the 1930's and 1940's - The Edwards Family of Morgan Hill By Darrell Edwards

30 minutes, color.

The man who wrote the lyrics to Winter Wonderland was Richard Bruning Smith- commonly known as Dick Smith. This book tells the story of Winter Wondferland and provides relfections of Dick's friends and family members never shared before. By Peter W. Becker

The Legend Cushetunk 

The Nathan Skinner Manuscript and The Early History of Cochecton by Barbara F. Sivertsen

Self Published in 1855, a Rare Autobiography of a Woman who was Persecuted for Living in a Traditional Masculine Role

“Help, one and all, to aid woman, the weaker vessel. If she is willing to toil, give her wages equal with that of man. And as she bears her own curse, (nay, indeed, she helps to bear a man’s burden also,) secure to her her rights, or permit her to wear pants, and breathe the pure air of heaven.”—from The Narrative of Lucy Ann Lobdell

Lucy Ann Lobdell (1829–1912) was an ordinary woman whose extraordinary life was shaped by personal strife and the hardship of life in early nineteenth-century upstate New York. Struggling with an abusive husband, a young child, ailing parents, and financial strain, Lucy did what was necessary to support her family. In a rural world defined by farming and lumbering, she dressed, labored, and lived in a traditional masculine role. Her prowess as a rifle shot and fiddle player were known locally, but because of her uncon­ventional, androgynous lifestyle, she became a target of public gossip and ridicule. Educated and eloquent, Lucy penned and published, Lucy Ann Lobdell, the Female Hunter of Delaware and Sullivan Counties, N.Y., in 1855. The narrative provides a unique look at the persecution of a woman whose only “offense” was disregard for contemporary societal norms. After her husband was killed during the Civil War, she received a widow’s pension. Ostracized and eventually hospitalized in 1880, she underwent torturous treatment until she confessed to a doctor that she was “a man in all that the name implies,” a self-serving report the doctor used to promote his career. Whether Lucy was a lesbian, cross dresser, or transgender, we don’t know from the historical record, but as Lisa Macchia Ohliger demonstrates in The Narrative of Lucy Ann Lobdell: A Woman’s Case for Equality, Lucy embodied the nascent women’s rights movement. At the same time, and not far from where Lucy lived and went to school, Amelia Bloomer was advocating the right for women to wear pants and was publishing the feminist newspaper, The Lily, while Susan B. Anthony was pushing for land rights and equal pay for women. All of these issues are found in Lucy’s account. Lucy’s life is an illustration of the historical significance and destructive power of gender in society, and her narrative bears painful witness to the clash between taboo and survival.

An all encompasing history of the Stoubridge Lion and the Prode of Newcastle written by Raymond State, a Railway Historian.

Four self-guided, one-hour walking tours (government and public service, religious heritage, commercial and industrial, and north Main Street) highlighting the borough's architecture heritage are presented in this 66 page soft covered book with many old and new photos.

14" x 15 1/2" Canvas Tote with WCHS logo

This 100 page soft covered book celebrates the beauty of Wayne County through the drawings of Waymart artist, William Amptman. Approximately half of the book is graphite drawings of local farms, woodlands, and streams inspired by the county's rolling countryside. The other half are pen and ink drawings of historic buildings in Wayne County which first appeared in calendars jointly produced annually by the Honesdale National Bank and the Wayne County Historical Society. All proceeds directly benefit the Building Addition Fund.

Researched and written by Peter Becker. This award winning special edition was published on September 11, 1998 as a 200th birthday gift to Wayne County. The six sections summarized the major topic of our county's history accompanied by many photographs from the Society's Photo Archives.

Explores how Victorians viewed death and dying, describing the cultural and social changes that occurred as a result of historical events. Ideal for students of the 19th Century, Civil War enthusiasts and anyone interested in Victorian era culture. Paperback, 56 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2"

7 pcs magnetic animal train set