Picture Gallery

Villa Belvidere -Clark Family Album

During the years 1910 - 1947, the Belvidere Villa & Farms was owned by Louise Squires Clark (Mrs. & Mrs. S. Hoxie Clark). 

The pictures in this album are shared by their granddaughter, Mary L. (Lind) Rufe and several depict her mother, Mary Clark Lind.  Thank you "Mimi" for sharing these with us.  Ron Taylor.

Although the photograph above of "The Villa" appears to be a common picture, it is a very special picture that has been shared by "Mimi" Rufe, granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. S. Hoxie Clark, former owners of the estate.  This photo was officially sanctioned by the Clarks to the Kellogg Photo Studios (Cuba,NY & other Allegany County Towns) and is shown here from the original which has been handed along to Mimi.

Above, left, a colored Oil Painting dated 1920 and a photo of perhaps the same time, of Elizabeth (Ann) and sister, Mary Clark.  They were daughters of Mr. & Mrs. S. Hoxie Clark.

Left, Albert Lind & Right, Mary Clark Lind; taken at entrance of Belvidere Villa.

Unknown guests of Clarks at Belvidere Villa - 1

Unknown guests of Clarks at Belvidere Villa - 2 - Dogs & Kittens were common for the day.

Mary Clark (Lind) with dog and kitten, circa 1927

Unknown guests of Clarks at Belvidere Villa - 3 - PaPa Clark is at right.

Clark Family Photo, "The Villa", 1941.

Scene of an unknown, but, very large fire in the background.  Left to right, Mama Clark, Mary Clark (Lind) and unknown.  For some reason, caption on the back stated "Don't show to Mommy; She'll have a fit!".

Mary Clark (Lind) with 3 young friends; Mimi states they are not relatives.

Mary Clark (Lind) with Papa Clark on July 4th, 1941.  In under the big trees of Belvidere.