Our 6th historic marker dedication will take place outside the Alder Hotel at Resorts World Catskills and will honor Kiamesha Lake, the Concord Hotel and Breezy Corners Bungalow Colony.
Reception to follow featuring a large-format slideshow of rare and iconic images.
This event is free and open to all!
6:30 pm: Open bar and hors d'oeuvres
7:00 pm: Historic marker dedication
8:00 pm: Reception
1940s Multiview of the Concord Hotel. Courtesy of the Catskills Institute
Aerial of Breezy Corners Bungalow Colony. Courtesy of Sheryl Cashin.
Evans Kiamesha Hotel. Courtesy of the Catskills Institute
Ethelbert B. Crawford Library oral history series featuring Kevin Hall whose family worked at the Concord.
Home video showing the Concord inside and out!
Home video of the Concord shortly before the resort closed for good in 1998.
Film by Abe Barrish - Concord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, NY, mid 1950's, Bob Hope, Tony Bennett, Sid Caesar, Dagmar, golf professionals - Abe is shaking Tony's hand in the beginning of the film.
1980s animated commercial of the Concord.
Concord Commercial highlighting the celebrities performing at the hotel during the mid 1980s
Clip from the film Little Murders arriving at the Concord, dancing in the Imperial Room, bowling at Kiamesha Lanes and more!
1950s home movie of the Concord Outdoor Skating rink
Full performance of Alto & Mantia and A Night at Catch a Rising Star at the Concord.
Full performance of Tito Puente's Dance weekend at the Concord in 1996
Full comedy album of comedian Jake Wakefield recorded live at the Concord.
Video of the demolition of the Concord in 2008.
Be sure to have tissues handy!
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