Early Photos (1920s)

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Photos generously provided by Art Nelson, who relates....
    My aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller, were the caretakers of the Felt Estate from 1921 to 1945. Mrs. Miler was my mother's twin sister. As a boy I spent many happy vacation hours there.

    I have had these pictures in my possession for many years and am very glad to see them used in this manner. It brings back very fond memories of the time spent there.

Panoramic View - around 1928
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The mansion shortly after construction
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An impressive structure, to say the least!
The Carriage House
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5 garages & caretaker's quarters above
The Beach House
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what fun this must have been!
Guest Parlor and Bedroom on the first floor
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...with cozy fireplace and ample sitting area
The 3rd floor Ballroom
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Let the party begin!
The grandchildren hitch a ride - Sept 6, 1927
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Dorr Tippens, Connie Tippens, Raymond F. Koch
Mary Elizabeth, Virginia, and (father) Raymond J. Koch.
A Family Wedding - 1927
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Guests at the wedding reception for Dorothea Felt and Jack Noyes.
Felt Family - around 1922
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from left to right (* are daughters of Dorr E. Felt)
Elizabeth Felt*, Dorr E. Felt (patriarch), Dorothea Felt* with dog "Jimmy".
Albert and Constance* Tippens with daughter, Connie.
Raymond J. and Virginia* Koch with son, Raymond F. and daughter Mary Elizabeth
Agnes McNulty Felt (matriarch)
Gertrude Felt Babcock with son Charles and daughter Elizabeth (Bobbie)
Will Babcock with daughter Jane and son Richard in front
( many thanks to Mary Elizabeth Schmidt for identifying everyone )
Horseback Ride - around 1928
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The Glory Days

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