Weird Poughkeepsie

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Ed Wood historical marker in Poughkeepsie. Image taken by Peter H. Gilmore.

Ed Wood Historical Marker Unveiled!

On Wednesday, November 20th, several Church of Satan hierarchy members attended the unveiling of a new historical marker in front of one of Ed Wood‘s childhood homes at 35 Delano Street, Poughkeepsie, New York. Film scholars and local government officials were present, who lauded Wood’s work, offering words in tribute to the fascinating film maker. Wood was born in this town on October 10, 1924, and he filmed his first footage here—of the Hindenburg, before its journey south to its fateful disintegration when it attempted to dock at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst, New Jersey. The marker was initiated by […]