These photos were copied from glass plates and are owned by Phyllis Lilienthal/Photos by Phyllis.
The glass plate photographer was Chas. L. Van Loan (Circa 1905).
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Cole House
Front porch - main house
This is a common view of the house
Cole's first studio
This building no longer exists on the property.
Path to small house
The small house was Thomas Cole's first studio
Thomas Cole's second studio
This house is still on the property
Parlor in the Cole house.
Photograph of Theodore A. Cole with relatives and friends.
It is believed that:
The gentleman standing is Thomas Cole's son Theodore Cole.
Born January 1, 1838
Died December 13, 1928
The young boy is Thomas Cole III.
Born December 28, 1883
Died March 28, 1956
The older woman is Thomas Cole's daughter Emily.
Born August 27, 1843
Died September 18, 1913
One of the younger women is Mary Emily Cole who married Charles L, Van Loan on October 4, 1904. Charles L. Van Loan is the the photographer who took these photos.
The bulldog is "Jack."
The rest of the people have not been identified yet.
