Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Fundraising Auction of Unique
Experiences and Gift Certificates Ending 11/5
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Please support the 100+ year old “Mission” of the DCHS that has “collected,
preserved and interpreted the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of
the arrival of the first Native Americans until the present day.”
Direct Donations can be made at https://dchsny.org/short/
Payment must be completed by Friday, November 10 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots
purchased. Payment methods are cash, check, Visa, MasterCard & Amex.
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Auction Info
Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Fundraising Auction of Unique
Experiences and Gift Certificates Ending 11/5
100% of the auction proceeds benefit the DCHS. Every lot sells to the highest bidder. Payment will be made directly to DCHS, a 501-C3 Not for Profit
Corporation so no sales tax will be charged. There is a 15% Buyers Premium which
will also be going to the DCHS.
For more information on DCHS, please visit their website: https://dchsny.org/
The DCHS does not receive any Federal, State or County funding. It relies solely
on donations, membership dues and private sponsorships from people like you.
Please support the 100+ year old “Mission” of the DCHS that has “collected,
preserved and interpreted the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of
the arrival of the first Native Americans until the present day.”
Direct Donations can be made at https://dchsny.org/short/
Payment must be completed by Friday, November 10 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots
purchased. Payment methods are cash, check, Visa, MasterCard & Amex.
Preview available online 24 hours.
Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.
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Standing majestically in this quiet corner of Dutchess County, the Akin Free Library is truly a hidden gem. Named for its original benefactor, businessman and philanthropist Albert J. Akin, Akin Free Library opened in 1908 as a library and community center for the Quaker Hill community.
Taking over 10 years to construct, the large stone Victorian building was designed by famed architect John A. Wood who would also design the Mizzen Top Hotel that stood just down the road. The building features a copper cornice and clock tower that echoes many of Wood's famous Revival designs. The first floor of the building showcases the beautiful woodwork and large open rooms that are a trademark of the building. The second floor houses the Quaker Hill Historical Society with many artifacts from pre-colonial communities, early colonial settlement through the famous families that called the area home.
The true treasure is in the basement that houses the Olive Mason Gunnison Natural History Museum. Collected over decades, the collection includes animals, birds, insects, marine life, minerals, fossils and other antiquities, artifacts and of course celestial bodies. Collection highlights include a 10-lb. piece of optical quality quartz from Brazil, a collection of over 175 different birds' eggs and about 50 nests, and several specimens of now-extinct animals: the passenger pigeon, the heath hen, and the ivory-billed woodpecker. Also included in the museum is the "cabinet of curiosities", which emphasizes unique and unexpected items. A remarkable collection that is sure to achieve its main goal to startle and delight the visitor! Enjoy a Private Tour for up to six people. Value $150.
https://www.akinfreelibrary.org/
If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a Member or making a donation to DCHS here: https://dchsny.org/short/
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Standing majestically in this quiet corner of Dutchess County, the Akin Free Library is truly a hidden gem. Named for its original benefactor, businessman and philanthropist Albert J. Akin, Akin Free Library opened in 1908 as a library and community center for the Quaker Hill community.
Taking over 10 years to construct, the large stone Victorian building was designed by famed architect John A. Wood who would also design the Mizzen Top Hotel that stood just down the road. The building features a copper cornice and clock tower that echoes many of Wood's famous Revival designs. The first floor of the building showcases the beautiful woodwork and large open rooms that are a trademark of the building. The second floor houses the Quaker Hill Historical Society with many artifacts from pre-colonial communities, early colonial settlement through the famous families that called the area home.
The true treasure is in the basement that houses the Olive Mason Gunnison Natural History Museum. Collected over decades, the collection includes animals, birds, insects, marine life, minerals, fossils and other antiquities, artifacts and of course celestial bodies. Collection highlights include a 10-lb. piece of optical quality quartz from Brazil, a collection of over 175 different birds' eggs and about 50 nests, and several specimens of now-extinct animals: the passenger pigeon, the heath hen, and the ivory-billed woodpecker. Also included in the museum is the "cabinet of curiosities", which emphasizes unique and unexpected items. A remarkable collection that is sure to achieve its main goal to startle and delight the visitor! Enjoy a Private Tour for up to six people. Value $150.
https://www.akinfreelibrary.org/
If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a Member or making a donation to DCHS here: https://dchsny.org/short/
High Bid:
$60.00 – pawlingfan1
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot