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Lansingburgh Halloweens 1900s-1970s

LANSINGBURGH. — […] Halloween Parties […] —A masquerade will be held at Powers’ Opera House to-morrow evening by members of the N. E. H. Club. The affair is in charge of the Misses Willard, Brady, Lettrick and Hayner. […] —A… Continue Reading →

Dragged into Court (1934-1935)

Troy had long hosted drag shows at its entertainment venues; below is an example of a show in Troy in 1868, two different shows in June 1872, and one from 1927. Whether they enjoyed the same popularity in Lansingburgh is… Continue Reading →

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