Hamburg, N.Y. Scenes - Original Screen Prints by Dorothy Markert - page 2

The Community Center The original pumping station of the Hamburg Water and Electric Light Co. supplied water to the Village by 1890. In 1938 the building became the Community Center. Volunteers renovated the interior and held dances to raise funds. During World War !! it was used by Air Raid Wardens, By Civil Defense for storage of supplies, Victory Gardens and for housing of soldiers. The building is run by the Community Center Association Board so that everyone can enjoy using it seven days a week.

On Prospect Ave., just a few blocks from our house is this welcoming building. The first art show that I saw in Hamburg was held there. It was during the 1962 Town Sesquicentennial. There were paintings by Mary Cornell, Loneta Danielson, Francis Valentine, Eldred Hornberger and the Georgers (Helen and Roland). Later I knew these artists as friends in the Hamburg Art Society.

Craftsman Cottage on Prospect Street I really don't know the history of this house. It must have been built in the early 1900s. I was told that the Colvin family lived here at one time.

Across the street from the Community Center is this wonderful craftsman cottage. I have always admired it. When I told the owners that I was going to make a print of it, I was invited to have a tour of the inside. They have restored it beautifully.

The Old Freight Station Located at the foot of Union Street, this was an important center of village activity in the early 1900s. Commuters crowded the platform waiting for the 7:30 morning train to Buffalo. Mail order was big business. Packages were picked up, delivery wagons gathered and telegrams were sent at this busy spot.

When we first moved to Hamburg this station was painted dark red. It was very pretty, but not the authentic "Erie green". It was recently repainted, much to the approval of local railroad buffs. I can hear the train whistle from my house. It's a wonderful romantic sound. The building now houses a model railroad store.

Maples in the Snow The old Maples on our street were planted when most of the houses were built in the early 1900s. Each year now we loose a few of them - they are just getting old. Most homeowners replace them when they die.

For over 25 years I have been making Christmas cards of these prints to send to my friends. These images are now available as small, limited edition, original prints. They come matted to fit into an 8" x 10" or a 9" x 12" frame.

They are always scenes of Hamburg. I hope that you have enjoyed looking at them and reading a little about my village. I invite any comments or questions, Dorothy Markert  mailto:dmarkert@dorothymarkert.com

I have other prints of the village that I have made over the years. I have added an additional page to show some old prints. 
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