The Smith Brothers were makers of the first cough drops produced and advertised in the United States, becoming one of the most famous brands in the country in its day.
71-552: William Wallace Smith I (1830–1913) and Andrew Smith (1836–1895) were the sons of James Smith (c. 1800–1866) of Poughkeepsie, New York . James' family had emigrated from Fife , Scotland , to Canada in 1831, and James from St. Armand, Quebec , to the U.S. in 1847. In New York, James opened an ice cream shop called "James Smith and Son." James Smith bought a cough drop recipe from a journeyman peddler named Sly Hawkins and in 1852 made his first batch of "Smith Brothers Cough Drops". The September 24, 1934 issue of Time Magazine featured
142-698: A Master of Social Work . Colleges formerly located in Poughkeepsie were the Ridley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute, which closed in 2018, and the Eastman Business College (1859-1931). The city is protected by the career firefighters in the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department. By keeping buildings up to code , controlling illegal occupancies, monitoring the safety of living areas and issuing licenses and permits,
213-554: A humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa ) with relatively hot summers and cold winters. It receives approximately 44.12 inches (1,121 mm) of precipitation per year, much of which is delivered in the late spring and early summer. Due to its inland location, Poughkeepsie can be very cold during the winter, with temperatures dropping below 0 °F (−18 °C) a few times per year. Poughkeepsie can also be hit by powerful nor'easters , but it usually receives significantly less snow or rain from these storms compared to locations towards
284-466: A 365-bed hospital situated next to U.S. Route 9 on Reade Place. The hospital has an advanced birthing center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit . Vassar Brother Medical Center is owned and operated by Nuvance Health (formerly HealthQuest), a local nonprofit collection of hospitals and healthcare providers. Emergency medical services are provided by Mobile Life Support Services, which are contracted to provide full-time ambulance coverage to
355-501: A Citizen Observer Alert Network to keep citizens informed about local crime, emergency situations, and other important information. The Dutchess County Sheriff Station is based in Poughkeepsie and is adjacent to the Dutchess County Jail, which houses around 250 inmates maximum capacity at any time, with the same number of inmates housed at out-of-county facilities. Poughkeepsie is home to Vassar Brothers Medical Center ,
426-538: A chess match against world chess master Garry Kasparov , were also manufactured by IBM Poughkeepsie. In October 2008, IBM's Poughkeepsie facility was named "Assembly Plant of the Year 2008" by the editors of Assembly Magazine . Poughkeepsie remains IBM's primary design and manufacturing center for its newest mainframes and high-end Power Systems servers, and it is also one of IBM's major software development centers for z/OS and for other products. Until 1972, Poughkeepsie
497-562: A discussion about thick beards. Later in the 2009 Simpsons episode, " O Brother, Where Bart Thou? ". The expression, "When the Smith Brothers shave..." was used in popular culture to mean something that was never expected to happen. In Victor Herbert 's 1906 operetta The Red Mill , two heavily bearded men appear on stage, while one of the Vaudevillians yells, "Pipe the Smith Brothers!" Smith Brothers cough drops also get
568-525: A large IBM campus noted for its ongoing development and manufacturing of IBM mainframes . The town was first settled circa 1780 and was part of the Schuyler Patent of 1788. The town of Poughkeepsie was established in 1788 as part of a general organization of towns in the county. In 1854, part of the western section of the town, already an independent village, became the city of Poughkeepsie . At least two National Historic Landmarks are located in
639-580: A large campus in the adjacent town of Poughkeepsie . It was once referred to as IBM's "Main Plant", although much of the workforce has been moved elsewhere in the company (2008). The site once built the IBM 700/7000 series of computers as well as the IBM 7030 Stretch computer and later, together with the Endicott site , IBM mainframes . The RS/6000 SP2 family of computers, which came to fame after one of them won
710-468: A prominent reference in Laurel and Hardy's 1932 comedy, Pack Up Your Troubles , when Stan makes a trip to Poughkeepsie to see if one of the Smith Brothers is the father of their deceased friend Eddie Smith, whose orphaned daughter was left in their care and until the pair could return her to relatives. In the 1963 film Beach Party , the character Deadhead suggests that if the bearded Professor Sutwell had
781-587: A single place and are commonly referred to collectively as "Poughkeepsie", with a combined population of 77,048 in 2020. Poughkeepsie is situated between the Lower Hudson and the Capital District regions, and the city's economy is stimulated by several major corporations, including IBM . Educational institutions include Marist College , Vassar College , Dutchess Community College and The Culinary Institute of America . The name Poughkeepsie
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#1732772603566852-780: A theater that has an array of music, drama, dance, and film events and is the home of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic . The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, located down the street from the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, hosts concerts, professional wrestling and trade shows and has an ice rink next door for ice hockey . From July 1984 to August 5, 1986, the Civic Center was the location for filming WWF Championship Wrestling . The Chance , located at 6 Crannell Street in downtown Poughkeepsie, hosts live rock concerts with local as well as major artists. The collections of
923-706: A twin he'd make a good cough drop. In 2011, F & F sold the brand to GemCap, a private equity fund in Santa Monica, California . In 2014, GemCap sold the company to hedge fund York Capital Management, who once again attempted to revive the brand which had largely disappeared from store shelves. However, in 2016, the Smith brothers cough drop brand folded due to declining sales. Smith Brothers Cough Drops remained available on some retail shelves and online sources, due to previously purchased unexpired back stock. In May 2016, Lanes Brands of Bedford, New Hampshire, acquired
994-647: A varied fire apparatus fleet, along with basic life support and advanced life support emergency medical services (EMS) within the Arlington Fire District. Within the Fairview section, Mobile Life Support Services is contracted to handle advanced life support calls. All EMS transports in the New Hamburg Fire District are covered by Mobile Life Support Services through a contract with the town of Poughkeepsie. Police protection
1065-607: Is Pentecostalism (1.3%), followed by Lutheranism (1.1%), the Baptist Church (0.9%), the Latter-Day Saints (0.3%), and Christians of other denominations including the Eastern Orthodox and United Church of Christ (2.7%). The second largest religious group outside of Christianity is Islam (2.4%). The Islamic community primarily identifies with Sunni Islam in the area. Following Islam, 0.8% of
1136-523: Is derived from a word in the Wappinger tribe's Munsee language , roughly U-puku-ipi-sing , meaning 'the reed-covered lodge by the little-water place', referring to a spring or stream feeding into the Hudson River south of the downtown area. English colonist Robert Sanders and Dutch colonist Myndert Harmense Van Den Bogaerdt acquired the land from a local Native American tribe in 1686, and
1207-601: Is located a mile away in the city of Poughkeepsie. As of the census of 2000, there were 42,777 people, 14,605 households, and 10,121 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,487.5 inhabitants per square mile (574.3/km ). There were 15,132 housing units at an average density of 526.2 per square mile (203.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 63.01% White , 38.07% Black or African American , 0.14% Native American , 5.13% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.62% from other races , and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.27% of
1278-747: Is located in New Windsor in Orange County. The Hudson Valley Renegades is a minor league baseball team affiliated with the New York Yankees . The team is a member of the High-A East , and play at Dutchess Stadium in the nearby town of Fishkill . The Hudson Valley Hawks were a team in the National Professional Basketball League until 2009 when the league disbanded. The team's home court
1349-507: Is located several miles up the Hudson from Poughkeepsie in the town of Hyde Park and is registered as a national historic site; it is considered to be a sterling example of the mansions built by American industrialists during the late 19th century. Locust Grove, the former home of Samuel F.B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, is nearby. The city is home to the Bardavon 1869 Opera House ,
1420-573: Is owned by USA Today . News 12 Hudson Valley is a regional television channel targeting the Poughkeepsie and the Hudson Valley region. FM radio stations in the area are: AM radio stations in the area are: The Poughkeepsie City School District is the public K–12 school system, serving approximately 5,000 students. The Oakwood Friends School is a co-ed boarding and day school serving approximately 170 students, grades 5–12. Located about 75 miles (121 km) north of New York City , it
1491-520: Is provided by the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. When someone calls 911, the call is routed to the Dutchess 911 center in the town of Poughkeepsie, and they route it to the town police department's communications center, who then dispatch the closest unit(s) based on a GPS map. The Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center is located in the town, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center
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#17327726035661562-684: Is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York . It is the county seat of Dutchess County , with a 2020 census population of 31,577. Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson River Valley region, midway between the core of the New York metropolitan area and the state capital of Albany . It is a principal city of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area which belongs to
1633-620: Is the Catholic Church (37.8%), served by the Latin Church Archdiocese of New York . The second and third largest Christian organizations are Methodism (2.6%) and Presbyterianism (2.0%), and fourth, Anglicanism/Episcopalianism (1.7%). Anglicans or Episcopalians within the city limits and surrounding area are primarily served by the Episcopal Diocese of New York . The fifth largest Christian group
1704-521: Is the chief administrative officer of the town and village, selected to carry out the directives of the council. The Deputy Supervisor monitors the town's fiscal condition and enforces its ordinances and laws. The Town Supervisor is also involved in the discussion of all matters coming before council yet has no final vote. The Town Board is the legislative body consisting of the Town Supervisor and five council members. The Town Supervisor serves as
1775-595: Is the oldest college preparatory school in New York State, founded in 1796. Oakwood was founded on the Quaker principles of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship. The school's vibrant community nurtures the spirit, scholar, artist, and athlete in each student. Poughkeepsie Day School , also outside the city, is a progressive co-ed pre-K-through-12 day school serving approximately 140 students, founded in 1934 by local families and members of
1846-472: The 2020 United States Census , the population was 45,471. The name is derived from the native compound Uppuqui-ipis-ing , from Uppuqui ( / uː ˈ p uː k i / oo- POO -kee ) meaning "lodge-covered", plus ipis meaning "little water", plus ing meaning "place", all of which translates to "the reed-covered lodge by the little water place". This later evolved into Apokeepsing , then into Poughkeepsing , and finally Poughkeepsie . The area includes
1917-570: The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College chart the history of art from antiquity to the present and comprise over 21,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs. Poughkeepsie (town), New York Poughkeepsie ( / p ə ˈ k ɪ p s i / pə- KIP -see ), officially the Town of Poughkeepsie , is a town in Dutchess County , New York , United States. As of
1988-557: The Mid-Hudson Bridge for motor vehicles and pedestrians, and the pedestrian Walkway over the Hudson . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km ), of which 5.1 square miles (13.3 km ) is land, and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km ) (comprising 10.05%) is water. Poughkeepsie lies approximately 75 miles (121 km) north of the center of
2059-546: The New York megacity . It is 73.5 miles (118.3 km) south of the New York state capital of Albany . The highest elevation of Poughkeepsie is 380 feet (120 m) above sea level on College Hill. Its lowest is on the Hudson River. Poughkeepsie makes up a part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan statistical area , which is a part of the wider NY-NJ-CT combined statistical area . Poughkeepsie has
2130-675: The Hudson River a recreation of the regatta was held with Marist College Crew as its host. The events included a fireworks display, a large dinner, and the unveiling of the restored historic Cornell Boathouse, now property of Marist Crew. Historically accurate, the four mile long course started off Rogers Point in Hyde Park and ended about a mile south of the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge . Competitors included Marist , Vassar , Army , Penn , Navy , Syracuse , Columbia and Cornell . Notably this
2201-698: The LaGrange line, from the city line north, the Fairview Fire Department covers a small 4-mile (6 km) section in the northern section of the town near Saint Francis Hospital, and the New Hamburg Fire Department covers the south end. The fire districts operate a total of seven fire stations spread out over the town, as their district covers a very large area. The departments are capable of handling fires, rescues, extrications and natural disasters. The departments operate
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2272-599: The New York combined statistical area. It is served by the nearby Hudson Valley Regional Airport and Stewart International Airport in Orange County, New York . Poughkeepsie has been called "The Queen City of the Hudson". It was settled in the 17th century by the Dutch and became New York State's second capital shortly after the American Revolution . It was chartered as a city in 1854. Major bridges in
2343-675: The Smith Brothers brand. Lanes is the United States subsidiary of Lanes Health based in Gloucester, United Kingdom. According to the Lane Brands website, the Smith Brothers brand of cough drops returned to the American and worldwide markets later in 2017. According to the homepage of the company website, the cough drop flavors Black Licorice, Honey Lemon, Wild Cherry and Warm Apple Pie cough drop flavors were being offered again in
2414-481: The Smith Brothers website, it currently has four flavors available: Honey Lemon, Wild Cherry, Warm Apple Pie and Black Licorice, and all products are offered for sale on the company website. The cough drops are offered in zipper-sealed bags filled with 30 wrapped drops. Poughkeepsie (city), New York Poughkeepsie ( / p ə ˈ k ɪ p s i / pə- KIP -see ), officially the City of Poughkeepsie , which
2485-536: The Vassar College faculty. Other private schools in the area include Tabernacle Christian Academy and Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Spackenkill Union Free School District , comprising generally the southern part of the town of Poughkeepsie, consists of Hagan Elementary School, Nassau Elementary School, Orville A. Todd Middle School, and Spackenkill High School . Arlington Central School District , covers substantial parts of Poughkeepsie as well as parts of
2556-404: The average family size was 3.10. In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 16.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males. The median income for a household in the town
2627-557: The city include the Walkway over the Hudson , a former railroad bridge called the Poughkeepsie Bridge which reopened as a public walkway on October 3, 2009; and the Mid-Hudson Bridge , a major thoroughfare built in 1930 that carries U.S. Route 44 over the Hudson. The city of Poughkeepsie lies in New York's 18th congressional district . The City of Poughkeepsie and neighboring Town of Poughkeepsie are generally viewed as
2698-487: The city was $ 29,389, and the median income for a family was $ 35,779. Males had a median income of $ 31,956 versus $ 25,711 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,759. About 18.4% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.3% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over. Per Sperling's BestPlaces , nearly 54% of Poughkeepsie and its surrounding area have religious affiliation. The largest Christian organization
2769-509: The city was 52.8% White, 35.7% Black or African American, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 1.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 5.3% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. There were 12,014 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.8% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who
2840-477: The city's inhabitants. Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans made the two largest groups of Hispanic and Latin Americans in the city, followed by Cubans and others. In 2018, there were 12,627 households, out of which 19.8% had children under the age of 6 living in them. 56.1% of households has children from 6 to 17 living with them. 14.0% of householders aged 65 and older lived alone. The average household size
2911-644: The city. They provide paramedic level service, including advanced life support , and have ambulances stationed in the city on Pershing Avenue. Mobile Life also has a staff of specially trained paramedics that provide tactical Emergency Medical Services support to the city police during ESU/SWAT operations, as well as emergency responses for the Fire Department via their Special Operations Response Team. They also provide advanced life support ambulance service to other agencies and municipalities in Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties, and their headquarters building
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2982-516: The courthouse on Market Street and ratified the United States Constitution , and New York State entered the new union as the eleventh of the original Thirteen Colonies to become the United States. In 1799, a new seal was created for the city. The community was set off from the town of Poughkeepsie when it became an incorporated village on March 27, 1799. The city of Poughkeepsie was chartered on March 28, 1854. Poughkeepsie
3053-484: The department works to limit the potential for dangerous situations and the occurrences of fire hazards. The Poughkeepsie Fire Department operates out of three fire stations , located throughout the city, and operates and maintains a fire apparatus fleet of four engines , including one reserve engine; two ladder trucks; one rescue vehicle, cross-staffed as needed; and one fireboat . The Arlington Fire District , Fairview Fire District, and New Hamburg Fire Department cover
3124-545: The entire length of the course; which were longer than present-day races, with varsity eights rowing a 4-mile (6.4 km) race. When the rowing association moved the regatta to other venues, the Mid-Hudson Rowing Association was formed to preserve rowing in the area. It successfully lobbied to preserve the regatta's facilities for use by area high schools and club rowing programs. As part of the 400th anniversary celebration of Henry Hudson 's trip up
3195-847: The first settlers were the families of Barent Baltus Van Kleeck and Hendrick Jans van Oosterom. The settlement grew quickly, and the Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie was established by 1720. The city of Poughkeepsie was spared from battle during the American Revolutionary War and became the second capital of the State of New York after Kingston was burned by the British . In 1788, the Ratification Convention for New York State included Alexander Hamilton , John Jay , and George Clinton . They assembled at
3266-410: The form of packets filled with sealed drops, and two tee-shirts, with the former flavor Menthol Eucalyptus, and the classic small boxes of cough drops not yet available. In July 2021, Lanes Brands appointed BT Remedies LLC of Trevose, PA the exclusive importer and marketer of Jakemans Throat & Chest Lozenges and Smith Bros. Throat Drops. At that time, Lanes Brands closed its US offices. According to
3337-437: The logo was trademarked in 1877 the word "Trade" appeared under the picture of William and the word "Mark" under Andrew's. It followed the brothers became known as Trade and Mark, nicknames that stick to this day. Of the brothers, William Smith was the dominant, community-minded and a prohibitionist. He was known for such quirks as keeping financial records on the backs of used envelopes. He ran for public office several times and
3408-451: The majority of the western border of the town. The City of Poughkeepsie occupies the remainder of the town's western border. The town is bordered by Hyde Park to the north, Pleasant Valley to the northeast, LaGrange to the east, and Wappinger to the southeast. U.S. Route 9 , U.S. Route 44 and State Route 55 pass through the town. The town of Poughkeepsie operates under a council–manager form of government . The Town Supervisor
3479-456: The more rural Lagrangeville . Our Lady of Lourdes High School is a private, co-educational, Catholic high school located at a former IBM site on Boardman Road. Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent, co-educational, day school for students from pre-kindergarten (3 years) through grade 12, located at another former IBM site on Boardman Road. Oakwood Friends School is a private, co-educational middle school and high school located near
3550-533: The oldest continuously operating entertainment venue in the state. The city of Poughkeepsie is located on the western edge of Dutchess County , in Downstate New York 's Hudson River Valley Area . It is bordered by the town of Lloyd across the Hudson River to the west and by the town of Poughkeepsie on the north, east and south. There are two crossings of the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie:
3621-426: The population profess Judaism and 0.1% practice an eastern religion . As of 2020, the dominant industries in Poughkeepsie are healthcare , retail , education , science and technology , finance , and manufacturing . The arts community is part of the current wave or revitalization in Poughkeepsie with creative people moving from New York City and elsewhere, affectionately called "Poughkipsters." IBM has
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#17327726035663692-409: The population. There were 14,605 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and
3763-468: The presiding officer of the council. The council functions to set policy, approve the annual budget and enact local laws, resolutions and ordinances. The Town Supervisor and Town Clerk are elected officials, as are the Town Council members from the six wards of the town. Three fire departments cover the town of Poughkeepsie: the Arlington Fire District covers most of the town, from the southern end to
3834-607: The south and east. Extremes range from −30 °F (−34 °C) on January 21, 1961, to 106 °F (41 °C) on July 15, 1995. The American Community Survey 's 2018 estimates placed the population at 30,356. There were 14,240 housing units. 39.8% of Poughkeepsans were non-Hispanic white , 36.4% were Black or African American , 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native , 1.2% Asian American , 5.0% multiracial , and 0.3% from some other race. An estimated 15 persons were of Pacific Islander heritage according to 2018's estimates. Hispanic and Latin Americans collectively made up 17.1% of
3905-442: The story on the rise of the Smith Brothers. William and Andrew took over the business after their father died in 1866. Originally the drops were sold from glass jars on countertops. To prevent drug stores from selling generic versions the company began packaging drops in branded boxes in 1872. To distinguish their drops from imitators, the bearded brothers created a logo featuring their portraits and stamped it on their boxes. When
3976-539: The surrounding town of Poughkeepsie. The Fire Department is capable of handling fires, rescues, extractions and natural disasters. It is a certified Emergency Medical Services first responder fire department and first responder to calls with Mobile Life Support Services. Police protection to the city is provided by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. The police department has over 125 employees, including 96 sworn police officers and 34 civilians, of which 13 are emergency dispatchers. The Police Department also operate
4047-875: The team only played for one season and became the Connecticut Cougars the following year. The league folded due to financial problems in January 2008. Subsequently, the city was home to the Hudson Valley Bears , one of four founding members of the Eastern Professional Hockey League , for one season. Both teams played their home games at the McCann Ice Arena in the Mid-Hudson Civic Center . One of Poughkeepsie's most notable sports events
4118-568: The town: the Vassar College Observatory and the Main Building of Vassar College. Vassar College , Dutchess Community College , and Marist College are located in the town of Poughkeepsie. Sections of the town are in several school districts : Arlington Central , Spackenkill Union Free , Hyde Park Central , and Wappingers Central . The first Arlington High School was in Poughkeepsie before being moved to
4189-414: The towns of Beekman , La Grange, Pleasant Valley , and Union Vale . There are no institutions of higher learning operating within the city limits, however Dutchess Community College , Marist College, and Vassar College are all located just outside the city in the surrounding Town of Poughkeepsie . In addition, Adelphi University 's Hudson Valley Center located at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital offers
4260-495: The western end of State Route 113 (Spackenkill Road). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 31.2 square miles (80.7 km ), of which 28.5 square miles (73.9 km ) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.8 km ), or 8.44%, is water. The Hudson River , which marks the boundary of the Ulster County towns of Lloyd and Marlborough and the Orange County town of Newburgh , forms
4331-487: Was $ 55,327, and the median income for a family was $ 65,258. Males had a median income of $ 46,701 versus $ 31,005 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 23,589. About 3.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Amtrak , the national passenger rail system, provides regular service to Poughkeepsie city. Poughkeepsie also has commuter rail service to New York City via
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#17327726035664402-448: Was 2.33. A total of 6,606 families lived within the city of Poughkeepsie and the average family size was 3.21. The median household income from 2014 to 2018 was $ 42,296 and the mean income was $ 60,763. At the 2010 census there were 32,736 people. The population density was 5,806.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,241.8/km ). There were 13,153 housing units at an average density of 2,556.6 per square mile (987.1/km ). The racial makeup of
4473-461: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.15. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males. The median household income in
4544-604: Was a generous local philanthropist who assessed his brother Andrew for half of all charitable donations whether he knew of them or not. Andrew, on the other hand, was known as the more amiable brother and not a tee-totaller. The company's staunch defense of its trademark made the Smiths' faces among the most famous in America, the subject of editorials, comics, and cultural references. Andrew Smith died in 1895, and William continued as company president until he died in 1913. William
4615-495: Was a major center for whale rendering, and the industry flourished during the 19th century through shipping, millineries, paper mills, and several breweries along the Hudson River, including some owned by Matthew Vassar , founder of Vassar College . Wealthy families such as the Astors , Rogers, and Vanderbilts , built palatial weekend homes nearby due to the area's natural beauty and proximity to New York City. The Vanderbilt Mansion
4686-647: Was at Beacon High School , located approximately 16 miles (26 km) south in the city of Beacon . The Hudson Valley Highlanders of the North American Football League played their home games at Dietz Stadium in nearby Kingston . Poughkeepsie hosted a founding member of the North Eastern Hockey League with the formation of the Poughkeepsie Panthers in 2003. However, due to financial problems,
4757-535: Was diminished in favor of the F&;F Foods logo and the brothers' name recognition declined. Though the product became scarce, it continued to make appearances in pop culture references such as the season 1, 1986 of The Golden Girls episode, " The Flu ”. Rose politely declines a Sucrets cough drop from her date, and tells him that she's “sucking on a Smith Brothers”. In the 1997 Seinfeld episode " The Van Buren Boys ", Jerry references "Smith Brothers cough drops" in
4828-618: Was home to the Smith Brothers cough drop factory. The Smith Brothers' gravesite is in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery . Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County are within the media market of the New York—New Jersey—Connecticut combined statistical area , though the city is headquarters for The Poughkeepsie Journal , the third-oldest active newspaper in the United States. Poughkeepsie Journal
4899-516: Was succeeded by his son, Arthur G. Smith (c1875-1936), who expanded the company by adding menthol drops in 1922, cough syrup in 1926, and wild cherry drops in 1948. Arthur G. Smith had two sons: William Wallace Smith II (1888–1955) and Robert Lansing Smith (1891–1962). William Wallace Smith II was born in Poughkeepsie N.Y. In 1963, the Smith family sold the company to Warner-Lambert . F & F Foods of Chicago purchased it in 1972 and production left Poughkeepsie. The iconic Smith Brothers logo
4970-409: Was the annual Poughkeepsie Regatta of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association , which was held on the Hudson River from 1895 to 1949. The top college teams would attend along with tens of thousands of spectators. Poughkeepsie was known as the rowing capital of the world. Spectators watched from the hills and bluffs overlooking the river and from chartered boats and trains that followed the races along
5041-399: Was the first time women's crew teams were allowed to participate in the historic Poughkeepsie Regatta. Established British racing team Carlin Motorsport have chosen Poughkeepsie as their U.S. base whilst racing in Indy Lights . Poughkeepsie has a number of notable institutions for arts and entertainment. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House , located on Market Street just below Main Street, is
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