1960’s – Buzz and Margaret

1960’s – Buzz and Margaret

Margaret Van Dyke was one of the most beloved citizens in the county. Full of ideas and mirth, she wrote and directed plays, traveled extensively, and wrote a popular column for the Newport Daily Independent under the nom de plume Eliza Doolittle. Here, she...
1900’s – Lula Empie Van Dyke

1900’s – Lula Empie Van Dyke

Lula Empie Van Dyke is pictured here seated in the family buggy.  The carriage horse, Nellie, is harnessed.  This is a typical scene in Newport before the automobile age.  Many ladies had their own light buggies as well as a family surrey.  They were good horsewomen...
1900’s – Empie and Van Dyke Home

1900’s – Empie and Van Dyke Home

W.B. Empie built a fine Queen Anne home at the corner of Fourth and Laurel Streets that later became known as the Van Dyke House when Empie’s daughter Lula married Percy Van Dyke.  Members of the Van Dyke family lived in the home for over 80 years.  Pictured...