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	[[~~Alfred L. Donaldson\|~~Alfred L. Donaldson]], ''A History of the Adirondacks'', New York: The Century Co., 1921 (reprinted by Purple Mountain Press, Fleischmanns, NY, 1992)		[[Alfred L. Donaldson]], ''A History of the Adirondacks'', New York: The Century Co., 1921 (reprinted by Purple Mountain Press, Fleischmanns, NY, 1992)

	'''THE LAMORA-ROCKEFELLER FEUD'''		'''THE LAMORA-ROCKEFELLER FEUD'''

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	From Karl Jacoby, ''[[http://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=kt629020bd&chunk.id=ch02&toc.id=pt01&toc.depth=1&brand=ucpress&anchor.id=ref125#X\|Crimes against Nature]]'', University of California Press E-Books Collection, 2001		From Karl Jacoby, ''[http://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=kt629020bd&chunk.id=ch02&toc.id=pt01&toc.depth=1&brand=ucpress&anchor.id=ref125#X Crimes against Nature]'', University of California Press E-Books Collection, 2001

	The 1,580 signs around William Rockefeller's park in the Adirondacks read: “NOTICE! PRIVATE PARK. All persons are hereby warned not to hunt, fish, camp or in any manner trespass upon the following described premises or any stream or body of water within their boundaries, or disturb or interfere in any way with the fish or wild birds or wild animals upon said premises, under strict penalty of the law, as the premises described now constitute a private park for the protection, preservation and propagation of fish, birds and wild animals.” [William Rockefeller v. Oliver Lamora (New York Supreme Court, Cases and Briefs, 4004, Appellate Division, 1896–1911, New York State Library), Case on Appeal, 26–28.]		The 1,580 signs around William Rockefeller's park in the Adirondacks read: “NOTICE! PRIVATE PARK. All persons are hereby warned not to hunt, fish, camp or in any manner trespass upon the following described premises or any stream or body of water within their boundaries, or disturb or interfere in any way with the fish or wild birds or wild animals upon said premises, under strict penalty of the law, as the premises described now constitute a private park for the protection, preservation and propagation of fish, birds and wild animals.” [William Rockefeller v. Oliver Lamora (New York Supreme Court, Cases and Briefs, 4004, Appellate Division, 1896–1911, New York State Library), Case on Appeal, 26–28.]

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	Following Rockefeller's death in 1922 the property was sold to Bay Pond, Inc., and the company lumbered the tract. In 1935, [[William A. Rockefeller III\|William A. Rockefeller III]] bought some 23,000 acres, including the buildings that his grandfather had built.		Following Rockefeller's death in 1922 the property was sold to Bay Pond, Inc., and the company lumbered the tract. In 1935, [[William A. Rockefeller III\|William A. Rockefeller III]] bought some 23,000 acres, including the buildings that his grandfather had built.

	The 28,000-acre [[Ross Park]], owned by heiress [[Wilhelmina du Pont Ross]] until her death in 2000, was put on the market in 2012. In 2015 it was bought by Chinese billionaire, [~~https~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Jack_Ma Jack Ma].<sup>1</sup> The estate has eight homes and more than a dozen other structures, including guest cabins and a fish hatchery, and some forty miles of roads.<sup>2</sup>		The 28,000-acre [[Ross Park]], owned by heiress [[Wilhelmina du Pont Ross]] until her death in 2000, was put on the market in 2012. In 2015 it was bought by Chinese billionaire, [Wikipedia:Jack_Ma Jack Ma].<sup>1</sup> The estate has eight homes and more than a dozen other structures, including guest cabins and a fish hatchery, and some forty miles of roads.<sup>2</sup>
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	A deed was recorded in the Franklin county clerk's office yesterday which signified the close of one of the largest real estate transactions in several years and the return of the Rockefeller family to the Adirondack region after a long absence.		A deed was recorded in the Franklin county clerk's office yesterday which signified the close of one of the largest real estate transactions in several years and the return of the Rockefeller family to the Adirondack region after a long absence.

	The deed revealed that the Bay Pond, Inc., has sold to [[William A. Rockefeller~~%2C~~ Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller]] 23,013 acres in the towns of Waverly and Santa Clara, the property being a large part of the vast Bay Pond tract. Stamps on the deed indicated that the purchase price was $225,000. The property has been assessed at about $200,000.		The deed revealed that the Bay Pond, Inc., has sold to [[William A. Rockefeller, Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller]] 23,013 acres in the towns of Waverly and Santa Clara, the property being a large part of the vast Bay Pond tract. Stamps on the deed indicated that the purchase price was $225,000. The property has been assessed at about $200,000.

	The deal was closed in New York city Friday with William Herron of the Malone law firm of Moore and Herron, acting with Paul Smart of New York, attorney for the Bay Pond interests. Mr. Rockefeller's personal attorneys were Shearman and Stirling. Mr. Herron was in New York several days on the deal.		The deal was closed in New York city Friday with William Herron of the Malone law firm of Moore and Herron, acting with Paul Smart of New York, attorney for the Bay Pond interests. Mr. Rockefeller's personal attorneys were Shearman and Stirling. Mr. Herron was in New York several days on the deal.

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	[[File:Bay~~%20Pond%20train%20station~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay~~%20Pond%20map~~.jpg\|right\|]]]] '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William%20A.%20Rockefeller%2C%20Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great%20camp\|great camp]].		[[File:Bay Pond train station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay Pond map.jpg\|right\|]]]] '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William%20A.%20Rockefeller%2C%20Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great%20camp\|great camp]].

	In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe%20Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.		In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe%20Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.
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	''[The beginning of this article can be found on the [[https://localwiki.org/hsl/Lower_Saranac_Lake\|Lower Saranac Lake]] page]''		''[The beginning of this article can be found on the [[https://localwiki.org/hsl/Lower_Saranac_Lake\|Lower Saranac Lake]] page]''

	[[File:Bay~~%20Pond%202~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond station taken by Dr. Mike Kudish on August 11, 1987, looking southwest. The tracks would have been on the right of the station. The station had become a private residence.<br>\|Courtesy of Tim Mayers]]...The camp which William Rockefeller is building on Bay Pond, along the line of New York and Ogdensburgh Railroad is on the largest scale of any camp in the Adirondacks. It is located in a preserve of 26,000 acres purchased by Mr. Rockefeller two years ago. The buildings are all quite close to the shore, and are especially planned to let in as much light as possible. Although these buildings are only of one story, having a flat appearance, very much resembling the camps of fifteen years ago, they are very substantially built, and are constructed particularly for use in the early spring and late fall. They have stone foundations, and in each room is a cosey [sic] fireplace. There are two large buildings containing three bedrooms each, with connecting bathrooms and dressing-rooms. To the rear and at the south end of each building is one large living room. In the back of these buildings and connected with the passage are two maids’ rooms with bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are finished in natural wood.		[[File:Bay Pond 2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond station taken by Dr. Mike Kudish on August 11, 1987, looking southwest. The tracks would have been on the right of the station. The station had become a private residence.<br>\|Courtesy of Tim Mayers]]...The camp which William Rockefeller is building on Bay Pond, along the line of New York and Ogdensburgh Railroad is on the largest scale of any camp in the Adirondacks. It is located in a preserve of 26,000 acres purchased by Mr. Rockefeller two years ago. The buildings are all quite close to the shore, and are especially planned to let in as much light as possible. Although these buildings are only of one story, having a flat appearance, very much resembling the camps of fifteen years ago, they are very substantially built, and are constructed particularly for use in the early spring and late fall. They have stone foundations, and in each room is a cosey [sic] fireplace. There are two large buildings containing three bedrooms each, with connecting bathrooms and dressing-rooms. To the rear and at the south end of each building is one large living room. In the back of these buildings and connected with the passage are two maids’ rooms with bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are finished in natural wood.

	There is one large main building containing one or two bedrooms and one large living room for the entire family. There is also a dining room building, 50x110 feet, of one story. There are one or two guests’ buildings arranged in practically the same manner as the bedroom buildings. The guides' house is 160 feet in length, two-stories high, and is the general assembly for all the help and guides, as well for the laundry department. The stable is a building 150x300 feet, with a paddock in the center...		There is one large main building containing one or two bedrooms and one large living room for the entire family. There is also a dining room building, 50x110 feet, of one story. There are one or two guests’ buildings arranged in practically the same manner as the bedroom buildings. The guides' house is 160 feet in length, two-stories high, and is the general assembly for all the help and guides, as well for the laundry department. The stable is a building 150x300 feet, with a paddock in the center...
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	SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., July 26.— William Rockefeller has been getting back vigor and strength at his Adirondack camp at Bay Pond, where he has been spending much of his time. Mr. Rockefeller has not been taking the rest cure, however. During his health-recovering visits to Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller has been directing the activities of nearly two score of workmen.		SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., July 26.— William Rockefeller has been getting back vigor and strength at his Adirondack camp at Bay Pond, where he has been spending much of his time. Mr. Rockefeller has not been taking the rest cure, however. During his health-recovering visits to Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller has been directing the activities of nearly two score of workmen.

	[[File:Bay~~%20Pond~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Detail of the 1905 USGS Saint Regis quadrangle map showing Bay Pond and surrounding area.]]<br>Mr. Rockefeller has lately had a barn 100 feet in length and 70 feet in width moved a distance of thirty rods. The object of the change has been to make ground room for a large "[[guide\|guide]] house" or quarters for men. The present quarters for the guides also contain the Winter quarters of Mr. Rockefeller and his sons and the members of their respective families. Mr. Rockefeller wants more seclusion in Winter, and also plans to increase the force of men that he keeps regularly at Bay Pond. Even at this time he has a larger crew of workmen than was employed at [[Brandon\|Brandon]] in the best days of "Pat" Ducey, the lumberman who operated the saw mills there. When the lumber mills were closed the residents of the once populous district thought things were going into a decline, because Mr. Rockefeller tore down every structure that passed into his possession when he established his private park of 110,000 acres.		[[File:Bay Pond.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Detail of the 1905 USGS Saint Regis quadrangle map showing Bay Pond and surrounding area.]]<br>Mr. Rockefeller has lately had a barn 100 feet in length and 70 feet in width moved a distance of thirty rods. The object of the change has been to make ground room for a large "[[guide\|guide]] house" or quarters for men. The present quarters for the guides also contain the Winter quarters of Mr. Rockefeller and his sons and the members of their respective families. Mr. Rockefeller wants more seclusion in Winter, and also plans to increase the force of men that he keeps regularly at Bay Pond. Even at this time he has a larger crew of workmen than was employed at [[Brandon\|Brandon]] in the best days of "Pat" Ducey, the lumberman who operated the saw mills there. When the lumber mills were closed the residents of the once populous district thought things were going into a decline, because Mr. Rockefeller tore down every structure that passed into his possession when he established his private park of 110,000 acres.

	Not long ago one of Mr. Rockefeller's sons asked him:		Not long ago one of Mr. Rockefeller's sons asked him:

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	## Footnotes		## Footnotes

	1. [[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/chinese-billionaire-buys-brandon-park-in-adirondacks-for-23-million-20150627\|Watertown Daily Times, June 27, 2015]]		1. [[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com\news05/chinese-billionaire-buys-brandon-park-in-adirondacks-for-23-million-20150627\|Watertown Daily Times, June 27, 2015]]

	2. [[http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2012/11/28000-acres-for-sale.html#more-29625\|Adirondack Almanack: Brandon Park: 28,000 Acres For Sale]]		2. [[http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2012/11/28000-acres-for-sale.html#more-29625\|Adirondack Almanack: Brandon Park: 28,000 Acres For Sale]]

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	~~[[File:Bay%20Pond%20tower.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond tower, c. 1910<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]]~~[[File:Bay%20Pond%20train%20station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20map.jpg\|right\|]]]] '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William%20A.%20Rockefeller%2C%20Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great%20camp\|great camp]].		[[File:Bay%20Pond%20train%20station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20map.jpg\|right\|]]]] '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William%20A.%20Rockefeller%2C%20Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great%20camp\|great camp]].

	In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe%20Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.		In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe%20Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.

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	~~[[File:Bay%20Pond%20tower.jpg\|right\|]]~~[[File:Bay%20Pond%20tower.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond tower, c. 1910<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith~~]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20train%20station.jpg\|right\|~~]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20train%20station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20map.jpg\|right\|]]]] '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William%20A.%20Rockefeller%2C%20Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great%20camp\|great camp]].		[[File:Bay%20Pond%20tower.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond tower, c. 1910<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20train%20station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station<br>\|Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]][[File:Bay%20Pond%20map.jpg\|right\|]]]] '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William%20A.%20Rockefeller%2C%20Jr.\|William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great%20camp\|great camp]].

	In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe%20Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.		In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe%20Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.
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	''[The beginning of this article can be found on the [[https://localwiki.org/hsl/Lower_Saranac_Lake\|Lower Saranac Lake]] page]''		''[The beginning of this article can be found on the [[https://localwiki.org/hsl/Lower_Saranac_Lake\|Lower Saranac Lake]] page]''

	~~[[File:Bay%20Pond%202.jpg\|right\|]]~~[[File:Bay%20Pond%202.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond station taken by Dr. Mike Kudish on August 11, 1987, looking southwest. The tracks would have been on the right of the station. The station had become a private residence.<br>\|Courtesy of Tim Mayers]]...The camp which William Rockefeller is building on Bay Pond, along the line of New York and Ogdensburgh Railroad is on the largest scale of any camp in the Adirondacks. It is located in a preserve of 26,000 acres purchased by Mr. Rockefeller two years ago. The buildings are all quite close to the shore, and are especially planned to let in as much light as possible. Although these buildings are only of one story, having a flat appearance, very much resembling the camps of fifteen years ago, they are very substantially built, and are constructed particularly for use in the early spring and late fall. They have stone foundations, and in each room is a cosey [sic] fireplace. There are two large buildings containing three bedrooms each, with connecting bathrooms and dressing-rooms. To the rear and at the south end of each building is one large living room. In the back of these buildings and connected with the passage are two maids’ rooms with bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are finished in natural wood.		[[File:Bay%20Pond%202.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond station taken by Dr. Mike Kudish on August 11, 1987, looking southwest. The tracks would have been on the right of the station. The station had become a private residence.<br>\|Courtesy of Tim Mayers]]...The camp which William Rockefeller is building on Bay Pond, along the line of New York and Ogdensburgh Railroad is on the largest scale of any camp in the Adirondacks. It is located in a preserve of 26,000 acres purchased by Mr. Rockefeller two years ago. The buildings are all quite close to the shore, and are especially planned to let in as much light as possible. Although these buildings are only of one story, having a flat appearance, very much resembling the camps of fifteen years ago, they are very substantially built, and are constructed particularly for use in the early spring and late fall. They have stone foundations, and in each room is a cosey [sic] fireplace. There are two large buildings containing three bedrooms each, with connecting bathrooms and dressing-rooms. To the rear and at the south end of each building is one large living room. In the back of these buildings and connected with the passage are two maids’ rooms with bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are finished in natural wood.

	There is one large main building containing one or two bedrooms and one large living room for the entire family. There is also a dining room building, 50x110 feet, of one story. There are one or two guests’ buildings arranged in practically the same manner as the bedroom buildings. The guides' house is 160 feet in length, two-stories high, and is the general assembly for all the help and guides, as well for the laundry department. The stable is a building 150x300 feet, with a paddock in the center...		There is one large main building containing one or two bedrooms and one large living room for the entire family. There is also a dining room building, 50x110 feet, of one story. There are one or two guests’ buildings arranged in practically the same manner as the bedroom buildings. The guides' house is 160 feet in length, two-stories high, and is the general assembly for all the help and guides, as well for the laundry department. The stable is a building 150x300 feet, with a paddock in the center...
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	SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., July 26.— William Rockefeller has been getting back vigor and strength at his Adirondack camp at Bay Pond, where he has been spending much of his time. Mr. Rockefeller has not been taking the rest cure, however. During his health-recovering visits to Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller has been directing the activities of nearly two score of workmen.		SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., July 26.— William Rockefeller has been getting back vigor and strength at his Adirondack camp at Bay Pond, where he has been spending much of his time. Mr. Rockefeller has not been taking the rest cure, however. During his health-recovering visits to Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller has been directing the activities of nearly two score of workmen.

	~~[[File:Bay%20Pond.jpg\|right\|]]~~[[File:Bay%20Pond.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Detail of the 1905 USGS Saint Regis quadrangle map showing Bay Pond and surrounding area.]]<br>Mr. Rockefeller has lately had a barn 100 feet in length and 70 feet in width moved a distance of thirty rods. The object of the change has been to make ground room for a large "[[guide\|guide]] house" or quarters for men. The present quarters for the guides also contain the Winter quarters of Mr. Rockefeller and his sons and the members of their respective families. Mr. Rockefeller wants more seclusion in Winter, and also plans to increase the force of men that he keeps regularly at Bay Pond. Even at this time he has a larger crew of workmen than was employed at [[Brandon\|Brandon]] in the best days of "Pat" Ducey, the lumberman who operated the saw mills there. When the lumber mills were closed the residents of the once populous district thought things were going into a decline, because Mr. Rockefeller tore down every structure that passed into his possession when he established his private park of 110,000 acres.		[[File:Bay%20Pond.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Detail of the 1905 USGS Saint Regis quadrangle map showing Bay Pond and surrounding area.]]<br>Mr. Rockefeller has lately had a barn 100 feet in length and 70 feet in width moved a distance of thirty rods. The object of the change has been to make ground room for a large "[[guide\|guide]] house" or quarters for men. The present quarters for the guides also contain the Winter quarters of Mr. Rockefeller and his sons and the members of their respective families. Mr. Rockefeller wants more seclusion in Winter, and also plans to increase the force of men that he keeps regularly at Bay Pond. Even at this time he has a larger crew of workmen than was employed at [[Brandon\|Brandon]] in the best days of "Pat" Ducey, the lumberman who operated the saw mills there. When the lumber mills were closed the residents of the once populous district thought things were going into a decline, because Mr. Rockefeller tore down every structure that passed into his possession when he established his private park of 110,000 acres.

	Not long ago one of Mr. Rockefeller's sons asked him:		Not long ago one of Mr. Rockefeller's sons asked him:

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	[[File:Bay Pond train station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|The Bay Pond Train Station. Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]]		[[File:Bay Pond train station.jpg\|right\|thumb\|600x600px\|The Bay Pond Train Station. Photograph courtesy of Michael P. Smith]]

	[[File:Bay Pond map.jpg\|right\|~~]]]]~~ '''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great camp]].		[[File:Bay Pond map.jpg\|right\|thumb\|600x600px\|'''Bay Pond''' was a vast deer park, established about 1900 by [[William A. Rockefeller, Jr.]], who bought about 110,000 acres and built an extensive [[great camp]]]].

	In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.		In the course of assembling his holdings, Rockefeller offended many locals, one of whom, Civil War veteran [[Joe Lamora\|Oliver Lamora]], refused to sell to him; the ensuing struggle garnered national attention.
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	Following Rockefeller's death in 1922 the property was sold to Bay Pond, Inc., and the company lumbered the tract. In 1935, [[William A. Rockefeller III\|William A. Rockefeller III]] bought some 23,000 acres, including the buildings that his grandfather had built.		Following Rockefeller's death in 1922 the property was sold to Bay Pond, Inc., and the company lumbered the tract. In 1935, [[William A. Rockefeller III\|William A. Rockefeller III]] bought some 23,000 acres, including the buildings that his grandfather had built.

	The 28,000-acre [[Ross Park]], owned by heiress [[Wilhelmina du Pont Ross]] until her death in 2000, was put on the market in 2012. In 2015 it was bought by Chinese billionaire, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ma\|Jack Ma]].<sup>1</sup> The estate has eight homes and more than a dozen other structures, including guest cabins and a fish hatchery, and some forty miles of roads.<sup>2</sup>		The 28,000-acre [[Ross Park]], owned by heiress [[Wilhelmina du Pont Ross]] until her death in 2000, was put on the market in 2012. In 2015 it was bought by Chinese billionaire, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ma Jack Ma].<sup>1</sup> The estate has eight homes and more than a dozen other structures, including guest cabins and a fish hatchery, and some forty miles of roads.<sup>2</sup>
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	'''Great Activity This Season—Some Big Camps Described. '''		'''Great Activity This Season—Some Big Camps Described. '''

	''[The beginning of this article can be found on the [[~~https://localwiki.org/hsl/Lower_Saranac_Lake\|~~Lower Saranac Lake]] page]''		''[The beginning of this article can be found on the [[Lower Saranac Lake]] page]''

	[[File:Bay Pond 2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Bay Pond station taken by Dr. Mike Kudish on August 11, 1987, looking southwest. The tracks would have been on the right of the station. The station had become a private residence.<br>Courtesy of Tim Mayers]]		[[File:Bay Pond 2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|600x600px\|Bay Pond station taken by Dr. Mike Kudish on August 11, 1987, looking southwest. The tracks would have been on the right of the station. The station had become a private residence.<br>Courtesy of Tim Mayers]]

	...The camp which William Rockefeller is building on Bay Pond, along the line of New York and Ogdensburgh Railroad is on the largest scale of any camp in the Adirondacks. It is located in a preserve of 26,000 acres purchased by Mr. Rockefeller two years ago. The buildings are all quite close to the shore, and are especially planned to let in as much light as possible. Although these buildings are only of one story, having a flat appearance, very much resembling the camps of fifteen years ago, they are very substantially built, and are constructed particularly for use in the early spring and late fall. They have stone foundations, and in each room is a cosey [sic] fireplace. There are two large buildings containing three bedrooms each, with connecting bathrooms and dressing-rooms. To the rear and at the south end of each building is one large living room. In the back of these buildings and connected with the passage are two maids’ rooms with bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are finished in natural wood.		...The camp which William Rockefeller is building on Bay Pond, along the line of New York and Ogdensburgh Railroad is on the largest scale of any camp in the Adirondacks. It is located in a preserve of 26,000 acres purchased by Mr. Rockefeller two years ago. The buildings are all quite close to the shore, and are especially planned to let in as much light as possible. Although these buildings are only of one story, having a flat appearance, very much resembling the camps of fifteen years ago, they are very substantially built, and are constructed particularly for use in the early spring and late fall. They have stone foundations, and in each room is a cosey [sic] fireplace. There are two large buildings containing three bedrooms each, with connecting bathrooms and dressing-rooms. To the rear and at the south end of each building is one large living room. In the back of these buildings and connected with the passage are two maids’ rooms with bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are finished in natural wood.
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	SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., July 26.— William Rockefeller has been getting back vigor and strength at his Adirondack camp at Bay Pond, where he has been spending much of his time. Mr. Rockefeller has not been taking the rest cure, however. During his health-recovering visits to Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller has been directing the activities of nearly two score of workmen.		SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., July 26.— William Rockefeller has been getting back vigor and strength at his Adirondack camp at Bay Pond, where he has been spending much of his time. Mr. Rockefeller has not been taking the rest cure, however. During his health-recovering visits to Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller has been directing the activities of nearly two score of workmen.

	[[File:Bay Pond.jpg\|right\|thumb\|\|Detail of the 1905 USGS Saint Regis quadrangle map showing Bay Pond and surrounding area.]]		[[File:Bay Pond.jpg\|right\|thumb\|600x600px\|Detail of the 1905 USGS Saint Regis quadrangle map showing Bay Pond and surrounding area.]]

	Mr. Rockefeller has lately had a barn 100 feet in length and 70 feet in width moved a distance of thirty rods. The object of the change has been to make ground room for a large "[[guide]] house" or quarters for men. The present quarters for the guides also contain the Winter quarters of Mr. Rockefeller and his sons and the members of their respective families. Mr. Rockefeller wants more seclusion in Winter, and also plans to increase the force of men that he keeps regularly at Bay Pond. Even at this time he has a larger crew of workmen than was employed at [[Brandon]] in the best days of "Pat" Ducey, the lumberman who operated the saw mills there. When the lumber mills were closed the residents of the once populous district thought things were going into a decline, because Mr. Rockefeller tore down every structure that passed into his possession when he established his private park of 110,000 acres.		Mr. Rockefeller has lately had a barn 100 feet in length and 70 feet in width moved a distance of thirty rods. The object of the change has been to make ground room for a large "[[guide]] house" or quarters for men. The present quarters for the guides also contain the Winter quarters of Mr. Rockefeller and his sons and the members of their respective families. Mr. Rockefeller wants more seclusion in Winter, and also plans to increase the force of men that he keeps regularly at Bay Pond. Even at this time he has a larger crew of workmen than was employed at [[Brandon]] in the best days of "Pat" Ducey, the lumberman who operated the saw mills there. When the lumber mills were closed the residents of the once populous district thought things were going into a decline, because Mr. Rockefeller tore down every structure that passed into his possession when he established his private park of 110,000 acres.
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	''2012-03-25 14:28:16'' If anyone has any pictures of Bay Pond and the estate, please send them to [[mailto:jg198@msn.com\|jg198@msn.com]] Thanks,jim —67.240.25.188		''2012-03-25 14:28:16'' If anyone has any pictures of Bay Pond and the estate, please send them to [[mailto:jg198@msn.com\|jg198@msn.com]] Thanks,jim —67.240.25.188

	## Footnotes		===Footnotes===

	1. [[http://www.watertowndailytimes.com\news05/chinese-billionaire-buys-brandon-park-in-adirondacks-for-23-million-20150627\|Watertown Daily Times, June 27, 2015]]		1. [http://www.watertowndailytimes.com\news05/chinese-billionaire-buys-brandon-park-in-adirondacks-for-23-million-20150627 Watertown Daily Times, June 27, 2015]

	2. [[http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2012/11/28000-acres-for-sale.html#more-29625\|Adirondack Almanack: Brandon Park: 28,000 Acres For Sale]]		2. [http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2012/11/28000-acres-for-sale.html#more-29625 Adirondack Almanack: Brandon Park: 28,000 Acres For Sale]