+ Jerry Skrocki +
I am a 55-year-old resident of Amsterdam, New York, freelance photographer and graphic designer with a degree in Visual Communications Technology. Retired from my first career as a NYS Correction Lieutenant, I worked in New York’s most heinous maximum security prisons. I am also a Vietnam era veteran having served my country as both an enlisted Army Medic and a commissioned Army Infantry Officer.
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Category Archives: History
A Tour of the Sanford Stud Farm
The Friends of Sanford Stud Farm is a not for profit corporation formed to preserve the remaining buildings of a horse farm once owned and operated by Steven Sanford who was a carpet manufacturing innovator turned racing entrepreneur in the late … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, History, Photography
Tagged sam hildebrandt, sanford stud farm, scott friers, town of amsterdam
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Riverlink Park Needs Help!
As temperatures soar into the 70′s this week, Amsterdamians are taking to the streets in droves to enjoy the weather. The sound of basketballs hitting the pavement can be heard as kids abandon their electronic games and rediscover the outdoors. … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, History, Photography
Tagged amsterdam riverlink park, city of amsterdam NY, flood damage
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Raoul Wallenberg Day
Section 168-a, Article 7, New York Executive Law provides for days of commemoration in recognition and special honor of a person, persons, ideal or goal. These days are determined by proclamation of the Governor or resolution of the Senate and … Continue reading
Amsterdam’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
City Hall was the place for this mornings 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. The original site of Riverlink Park could not be used because of recent flooding. Amsterdam’s City Historian did a wonderful job of both planning , organizing and speaking at … Continue reading
Photo Restoration
During the past few weeks I have worked on several projects that involve restoring damaged photographs to keep a bit of history for future generations. One project was putting together my ancestry through family photos borrowed from relatives as well … Continue reading
Posted in Art, History, Media, Photography, Technology
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The City Historian is Angry!
Amsterdam’s City Historian Robert von Hasseln is angry with the ill-prepared editorial A plan for the city’s future, published in the July 2, 2011, edition of the Recorder that has incorrect information and misconceptions about Historic Preservation. He expressed his … Continue reading
The Legendary Bob Cudmore
The Historic Amsterdam League was honored to hear Bob Cudmore recant stories of the Rug City at their general meeting April 20, 2011. A native Amsterdamian, Bob along with Steve Dunn produced a labor intensive WMHT documentary about Amsterdam’s rich … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, History, Media
Tagged Amsterdam NY, bob cudmore, historic amsterdam league, Michael J. Wytrwal, steve dunn, WMHT, WVTL
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Looking Back
Meeting the City Historian Robert von Hasseln last week got me thinking about historic preservation. How can the average homeowner in Amsterdam afford any type of restoration that is keeping with the original design plan? I discussed briefly with Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, History
Tagged 1868, city historian robert von hasseln, Grove Street, historic preservation, restoration
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