Connie's Grocery - formerly "Smalley's"

Many thanks to George W. Paraskeva of Stormville, NY for this great photo of "Connie's," or what the Ballard Crew knew as "Smalley's" during the 1950's. George's parents bought the store from Doris Smalley, located on Route 52 in Stormville, and operated it when the above picture was taken during the early 60's. Certainly a wonderful view of the store, the gas pumps, the signs, the public phone booth (remember those!), and the era! Perfect!

Old Haunts

Happy Valley, restaurant and bar, Rt. 52, Lake Carmel, NY - c. 1942

Happy Valley interior. Above photos courtesy of Reg White, Putnam County Historian's Office, with a very special thanks to Lori Kemp of Carmel, NY for her thoughtful assistance and dogged determination!

Happy Valley, early 1950's:

Courtesy of Society for the Preservation of Putnam County