Beyond the Frame: Highlights from the HRM Archive
Beyond the Frame showcases more than a century of everyday life and perseverance in Yonkers, as well as the HRM’s vital role in its cultural scene.
Eugene Friduss (American, 1907–1982). A Velvet Setter Working at the Alexander Smith Carpet Factory, ca. 1945. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.2908).
For more than a century, the Hudson River Museum has been a cornerstone of the Yonkers community, offering a dynamic and welcoming space to learn about American art, science, and history from the nineteenth century to the present day. Today, our collection contains more than 23,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and historical photographs. As part of our goal to make the collection more accessible to the public, we recently embarked on a major initiative to scan thousands of archival materials, unearthing never-before-exhibited images that tell a more expansive story of the history of Yonkers.
Beyond the Frame showcases more than a century of everyday life and perseverance in Yonkers, as well as the HRM’s vital role in its cultural scene. Highlights include rare photographs illustrating how the Museum’s historic home, Glenview, began as a residence, as well as documentation of the lives of Yonkers residents who made the city what it is today.
Digitization is more than a technical process—it is an investment in access, participation, and education. It ensures that the rich stories contained in archival photographs and documents are preserved and made widely available for scholars, students, artists, and curious minds everywhere. This work matters. It deepens our understanding of American history, enhances classroom learning, and fosters a more comprehensive cultural record.
Beyond the Frame is co-curated by Alyssa Habig, Registrar and Collection Manager, Anna Jacobson, Digitization Technician, and Becca Muffler, Collection Assistant, with additional support from Sarah Lawrence College interns Charlotte Hudnall and Kahlen Miao.
The project was made possible by a matching grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America program.
Additional funding for this ongoing project is generously provided by Samantha Merton and Brett Humphreys, and the John and Evelyn Trevor Foundation.
Funds to enhance the Museum’s web resources have been provided by the City of Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano.
Generous support for the Museum is provided by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.
Exhibitions are made possible in part by assistance provided by the County of Westchester and the City of Yonkers.
Support Digitization at the HRM
The Museum’s ambitious digitization project was funded by a matching grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). We acknowledge with gratitude the following individual community members for providing their additional generous support for this important, ongoing project.
Nancy Beranbaum • Alice Chau • Deion Clarke • Libby Copeland • Mara Der Hovanesian • Mary Dillard • Elizabeth Dwyer • Henry English • Nina Fixell • Purnima Harnaraine • Maureen Hatch • Bruce Hoover • Rita and Lionel Iturralde • Marjorie Kogelman • Joe and Debbie Kriksciun • Betty Krulik and Antonio Alvarez • Tom Lacalamita • Justine Lackey • Kristine Ludewig-Schnur • Elizabeth Manning • Deborah McCue • Claire Miko • Daisy Ortiz and Gloria Arroyo • Lonnie Rodriguez • Jacqueline Schmitt • Susan Silver and Larry Beck • Erica Soto • Sharon Sutherland • Kerry Tirrell • Todd Toaso • Steve and Eleanor Chin Wardwell • Susan Watson • Karen Whitten • Bruce Volpe and Betty Diamond
Join our digitization effort! Your support—at any level—helps safeguard these materials and ensures that future generations can learn from them. Visit hrm.org/fund-digitization to make a gift today.
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Currently on view
Pach Brothers, New York. New York Athletic Club Members at a Rowing Event Near Spuyten Duyvil, ca. 1880s. Reproduction of an albumen print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (76.0.381b).
Silas Hedding Fitch (American, 1855–1929). The First Photograph Taken of a Game of Golf in the United States, Played at the Original St. Andrew’s Golf Club, Yonkers, 1888. Reproduction from a glass plate negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Frank L. Walton, 1970 (70.123.1).
Photographer once known. Wood Yard Workers on Dock Street, Yonkers, 1890. Reproduction of an albumen print. Gift of the Estate of H. Armour Smith, 1961 (61.13.108).
Photographer once known. Robinlawn, Home of the John C. Havemeyer Family, ca. 1890. Reproduction of an albumen print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott, 1996 (96.5.4).
Walter Thomas (American, b. England, 1854–1924). Irving Hose Co. of Yonkers Marching in a Parade, 1890s. Reproduction from a glass plate negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.7895.04).
Walter Thomas (American, b. England, 1854–1924). The Unveiling of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Commemorating the Civil War, 1891. Reproduction from a glass plate negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.7844.1).
Photographer once known. 20,000 People Gathered to View the Unveiling of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, 1891. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of John Pagan, 1941 (41.154).
Photographer once known. Weavers Working at Alexander Smith Carpet Factory, ca. 1895. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.10410).
Photographer once known. Residents Walking Along Moquette Row, Housing for Employees of the Alexander Smith Carpet Factory, ca. 1900. Reproduction from a glass plate negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.7801.42).
John Bond Trevor (American, 1878–1956). Emily H. Trevor with Her Nieces, Kate Winthrop and Emily Lindall Winthrop, at Glenview, ca. 1900. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Courtesy of Bronson Trevor III.
Goodman’s Photo Studio, Yonkers. Young Boy Dressed in a Patriotic Costume at the Yonkers Baby Parade, 1915. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, 1958 (58.27.13).
Arthur C. Langmuir (American, 1872–1941). The Photographer’s Niece, Evelyn Langmuir, Holding a Pocket Kodak Camera, 1916. Reproduction from a glass plate negative. Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Arthur C. Langmuir, 1943. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.7811.19).
Photographer once known. Model Home Opening in Homestead, Yonkers, 1925. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, 1958 (58.27.35).
Photographer once known. Elizabeth and Mabelle Giddings at the Museum, 1936–37. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Digital gift of Karen Williamson, 2019 (D2019.08.008).
Ruth Reynolds Glunt (American, 1892–1979). Animal Friends at a Hudson Valley Farm, 1939. Reproduction from a negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Edward A. Reynolds, 1982 (82.4.249).
John Gass (American, b. Switzerland, 1893–1971). Women Roller Skating in Trevor Park, ca. 1940s. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Museum purchase, 2025 (2025.0.224).
Eugene Friduss (American, 1907–1982). Worker Inspecting a Rug at the Alexander Smith Carpet Factory, ca. 1945. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.9803l).
Eugene Friduss (American, 1907–1982). A Velvet Setter Working at the Alexander Smith Carpet Factory, ca. 1945. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.2908).
Photographer once known. Spectators Watching a Harness Horse Race at Yonkers Raceway, ca. 1950s. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (75.0.1578).
Photographer once known. A Family Posing in Front of Their Home in Runyon Heights, Yonkers, ca. 1950s. Reproduction from a gelatin silver negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Mr. Richard T. Moore, 1987 (87.9.1).
Photographer once known. Workers and Patrons Outside of Empress Barbershop and Johnnie’s Coffee Pot on Saw Mill River Road, ca. 1950s. Reproduction from a gelatin silver negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Mr. Richard T. Moore, 1987 (87.9.1).
Photographer once known. Passengers Arrive in Yonkers After a Day Trip to Rockaway Beach on a Wilson Line Steamboat, late 1950s. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.9773).
Photographer once known. Children Participating in a Workshop as Part of the Museum’s Art Cart Program, 1969. Reproduction from a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2026.0.015).
Guy Gillette (American, 1922–2013). Spirit of ’76, a Bicentennial Celebration in Westchester County, July 4, 1976. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the artist, 2007 (2007.08.10).
Margaret McCarthy (American, b. 1953). Children’s Bicentennial Costume Contest, Harrison, NY, 1976. Reproduction from a Kodachrome 64 color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Digital gift of the Margaret McCarthy Trust (D2026.0.01) © Margaret McCarthy.
Vince Antolini. HRM Staff Member Ken Savary Answering Questions from Students During the 1977 Partial Solar Eclipse, 1977. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2026.0.017).
Robert Deutsch. Photographer Al Feininger Demonstrating a Large Format Camera at the Museum, 1977. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2026.0.014).
Tod Papageorge (American, b. 1940). Two Women on Warburton Avenue, Photographed for the 1978 Exhibition Warburton Avenue: The Architecture of a Neighborhood, ca. 1977–78. Reproduction from a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.064.031).
James M. Mejuto (American, 1937–2023). Dancers Performing at the Museum, 1986. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2026.0.018).
Photographer once known. Laura Vookles, Chair of the HRM’s Curatorial Department, Paints a Child’s Face During a Halloween Event at the Museum, ca. 1990. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Courtesy of Eugenia Vookles.
Photographer once known. Perstine Wesley, Owner of Harry’s Shoe Repair, early twenty-first century. Reproduction of a color photograph. Gift of Arthur Melendez, 2019 (2019.10.2).
Previously on view
John Bond Trevor (American, 1878–1956). Mrs. Emily N. Trevor with Her Dog Outside Glenview, 1896. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Courtesy of Bronson Trevor III.
Photographer once known. Yonkers Bicycle Club at Riverdale Avenue, ca. 1888. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (75.0.1545.3).
Photographer once known. Children Playing at the Women’s Institute, Yonkers, ca. 1900. Reproduction of a glass lantern slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.7805.2).
Maker once known. Women Working in Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Mill, ca. 1900. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.0732).
Photographer once known. Laying the Cornerstone, Yonkers City Hall, 1908. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, 1958 (58.27.29).
Goodman’s Photo Studio, Yonkers, New York. Yonkers Baby Parade, 1915. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, 1958 (58.27.23).
Photographer once known. Boy Scouts Cleaning Debris from Saw Mill River at Nepperhan Avenue, ca. 1915. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Camera Shop, 1971 (71.56.27).
Photographer once known. Women Posing on the Steps of City Hall, Representing Different Nationalities, ca. 1918–19. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Mrs. Elton Littell, 1952 (52.37f).
Goodman’s Photo Studio, Yonkers, New York. Welcome Home Parade for World War I Servicemen, 1919. Reproduction of a halftone plate. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.067).
Photographer once known. Marie Louise Davidson Posing with Soccer Teammates, ca. 1920. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Digital gift of Luther V. Garrison III, 2019 (D2019.02.032).
Photographer once known. Isadora Duncan Dance Company Performing at Untermyer Estate, ca. 1923. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Mrs. Serafian, 1970 (75.0.1548).
Photographer once known. W.T. Grant Co. and Trolley on Palisade Avenue, Yonkers, 1930. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Camera Shop, 1971 (71.56.3).
Photographer once known. Ward’s Clock on Main Street, 1940. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (76.0.34).
Eugene Friduss (American, 1907–1982). Artist Designing Pattern for Rug, Alexander Smith Carpet Factory, ca. 1945. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.9803h).
Gonda Studio, Yonkers, New York. Children Posing with Their School Bus at Glenview’s Entrance, ca. 1950s. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.10101).
Photographer once known. Visitors Viewing Artwork at the HRM Sidewalk Art Show, ca. 1950s. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.10090).
Photographer once known. Yonkers Tax Block Photograph, Runyon Heights Neighborhood, ca. 1950s. Reproduction from a gelatin silver negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Mr. Richard T. Moore, 1987 (87.9.1).
Photographer once known. Outdoor Painting Class in Front of Glenview, ca. 1950s. Reproduction from a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2024.0.054.07).
Photographer once known. “Tip” the Elephant Leaving the HRM as Onlookers Observe, 1956. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.9925).
Photographer once known. Staff Astronomer Walter R. Redmond Presenting in the HRM Planetarium, ca. 1956–66. Reproduction of a gelatin silver print. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.10150).
Jerry Sarno (American, 1918–1989). Saturday Morning Natural History Class at the HRM with Georgia Pearson, 1958. Reproduction from a gelatin silver negative. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (INV.10269).
Photographer once known. Two Firemen in an Automotive Truck at Trevor Park on July 4, 1959. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of the Yonkers Camera Shop, 1971 (71.56.7a).
Photographer once known. Child Creating Art at the HRM Art Cart Painting Workshop, 1969. Reproduction from a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.065).
Photographer once known. Shoppers at Cross County Shopping Center, ca. 1971. Reproduction from a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.066).
Tod Papageorge (American, b. 1940). Two Men Posing on Warburton Avenue for the HRM’s 1978 Exhibition Warburton Avenue: The Architecture of a Neighborhood, ca. 1977–78. Reproduction of a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.064.013).
Photographer once known. Children Wearing “Planetary Hats” at the HRM, ca. 1980s. Reproduction of a black-and-white photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.021).
Stephen Wilkes (American, b. 1957). Children and Educator Viewing Calder’s Creatures Big & Small at the HRM, 1985. Reproduction from a color slide. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.051).
Photographer once known. HRM’s Farewell to Halley’s Comet, 1986. Reproduction of a color photograph. Collection of the Hudson River Museum (2025.0.020b).
