Monthly Archives: April 2007

Ernest F. Guilbert, Where Are You?

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Steve Weintraub

If James Betelle was a mystery when this project began, than Ernest F. Guilbert, his partner, was a mystery wrapped in an enigma encased in a block of lucite. There was–and is–very little information regarding this architect who clearly had … Continue reading →

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The Spectre of Typos

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Steve Weintraub

While doing a little bit of research into Guilbert & Betelle’s New Rochelle High School, I came upon this postcard of Isaac E. Young High School, also in New Rochelle. Isaac E. Young Middle School, as it is called now, … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Stones

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Steve Weintraub

After a 4-6 week wait, I finally received a copy of James Betelle’s will from the New Jersey State Archives (along with some court documents, which I will discuss at a later date). I had already seen a few pages … Continue reading →

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