SOTM Contents: Jul-Sep 2017

IN THIS ISSUE

2017 Historic Preservation Merit Awards

This year seven awards were given in five categories. A new category called rehabilitation was initiated this year. One special commendation was also awarded.

Book Review

Your editor reviews Bibsy, a historical novel by Brenda Ross, set in Rockland County circa 1950.

COVER PICTURE. Bouquets of flowers, provided by Historical Society Trustee Madeline Muller, graced the tables at the 2017 Historic Preservation Merit Awards Country Supper.

South of the Mountains is one of the tangible benefits of membership in the Historical Society of Rockland County. For more information on membership, click here.

SOUTH OF THE MOUNTAINS (ISSN 0489-9563) is published quarterly by:

The Historical Society of Rockland County

20 Zukor Road

New City, NY 10956

Phone: (845) 634-9629

Fax: (845) 634-8690

Website: www.RocklandHistory.org

Email: info@rocklandhistory.org.

Single copy price of South of the Mountains is $5, including postage and handling.

Back issues of South of the Mountains, from 1958 through 2013, are digitized and can be viewed at www.hrvh.org. A direct link can be found at www.rocklandhistory.org.

While all efforts are made to ensure accuracy in the articles, the Historical Society assumes no responsibility for opinions and conclusions expressed or implied by contributors.

The editors welcome contributions of letters and articles. Please contact us at the Historical Society.

© 2017 The Historical Society of Rockland County

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Editor: Marjorie H. Johnson

Consulting Editor: Marianne B. Leese

Printing by Harrington Press, Nyack, New York