Jinny McAllister, still using crutches from a skiing accident, accepts the keys from Marilyn Monroe and Don DeFore. (Photoplay photo)
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The Dream House - In June, 1949, Virginia Bleeker McAllister won first prize in a contest sponsored by Photoplay magazine, a fully equipped home on a lot of her choosing. (The contest promoted the Hollywood movie, Mr. Blandings Builds The Dream House - In June, 1949, Virginia Bleeker McAllister won first prize in a contest sponsored by Photoplay magazine, a fully equipped home on a lot of her choosing. (The contest promoted the Hollywood movie, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy.) Mrs. McAllister had been recently widowed with a young son, Gordon ("Rusty"), and chose to build it in Warrensburg, her home town. Hollywood stars Marilyn Monroe, Don DeFore and Lon McCallister arrived in Warrensburg to award the prize. The house, still standing on James Street, was fully furnished and included all appliances, all of which received national publicity at the award ceremony.
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| Warrensburgh Heritage Trail | 13 James Street |
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The Warrensburg Heritage Trail takes you around the streets and avenues of Warrensburg, New York to discover the past of this Adirondack town located at the confluence of the Schroon and Hudson Rivers. As Warrensburg evolves let us remember to be thankful for those who have come before us...those who have created a strong foundation unto which we can build upon.
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