May Meeting: Join us for a sure-to-be entertaining presentation by Director of Special Projects Diane Lapis, titled “Greetings from Beacon!” Diane is an experienced postcard collector who will explore the history of the postcard using examples from our community. In particular, she will discuss the cards produced by both Harry Van Tine of Beacon and Jacob Ruben of Newburgh, two prolific and talented photographers who memorialized many local scenes through their creative work. We gather May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Club at 900 Wolcott Avenue. Even more great news! We’ll have postcards available for sale, with proceeds benefiting our Society, as our June 1 Postcard Show has regrettably been canceled.
Can’t make it in person to our meetings? No problem! We make every effort to stream them live via our ZOOM link — see below!
Historic Property Plaques
Want to celebrate the history of your home or business? Every structure within the Beacon City School District is eligible to purchase one of our new Historic Property Plaques, providing the building is 100 years or older. The oval plaques are 6x8 inches and come in:
Aluminum ($250+$20.94 sales tax = $270.94); or
Bronze ($395+$33.08 sales tax = $428.08).
If you are a tax-exempt non-profit, please provide your EIN/Tax ID number. The property owner is responsible for installing the plaque (with provided hardware). Delivery takes about eight weeks once the order is placed.
Participants need to submit a simple, easy-to-complete, one-page application form and provide information regarding the history of the building, including photos if available, with their check. Email BeaconHistorical@gmail.com for more information and a copy of the application form.
Can’t make it in person to our meetings? No problem! We make every effort to stream them live via our ZOOM link here: