Onteora Scout Reservation:
Alder Lake - Page 3

The three pictures below were purchased in one lot on eBay. The top one is definitely a very early picture of Alder Lake. The others are from the same vintage and are most likely photos of Alder Lake as well. 

The caption on the reverse side reads: Alder Lake Farm House & Barn & Fish Hatchery

A railroad track can be seen in the foreground of this shot. Samuel Coykendall, who developed the property as a vacation retreat, was a railroad magnate and had a private line extended to the property for the convenience of his guests.

I believe that's the Alder Lake Manor House visible through the trees.

Here are some other pictures of Alder Lake.

	From Greg Furness: Back in '67 when I was Alder Lake Director, there were a few copies of a limited edition book around, put out by the private club that owned the Lake prior to the Scouts: "Alder Lake: A Symposium of Nostalgic and Natural Observations", by Joshua Gerow. Liberty, NY; Fuelane Press 1953. This is a picture from the book, courtesy of Greg Furness.
	Alder Lake Lodge, 1967, courtesy of Greg Furness.
	Alder Lake Trading Post building 1967, courtesy of Greg Furness.
	A 1969 view of the lawn in front of the lodge, taken from a boat in the lake. The lodge can be seen hidden in the shadows.

You can also click here for some pictures from 1966.

Those are the only pictures I have found so far of Alder Lake in operation. Please let me know if you have any others to share.

Otherwise, you can head back to the main Alder Lake page or the main Onteora page.