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Lemuel Durfee Burying Ground Eagle Scout Project
This book contains pictures of my Eagle Scout Project. To everyone that helped, thank you. The dates of the work were: May 28, 1994; May 29, 1994; June 10, 1994. -Dan Weykman Pioneers of Macedon Lemuel Durfee Burying Ground Eagle Scout Project
Read MoreJuly 16@5:30pm – Merry Mischief
July 16th Merry Mischief 5:30pm at Historic Macedon Academy Parking at the Methodist Church, west of the Academy Ensemble coast of talented musicians that will dazzle you with an Erie Canal Theme music and entertainment. Sponsored by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library hosted by the Macedon Historical Society. See event flyer.
Read MoreMay 17th@11:00 – The Canawl Kids
May 17th – The Canawl Kids 11:00 at the Historic Macedon Academy Interactive presentation with Christopher Blomgren of Historic Pursuits – Sponsored by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library. Life along the Erie Canal, guests will be immersed into costumes and artifacts of the early 1800’s – schooling, games, chores and danger. See event…
Read MoreMisc Documents
Click images to enlarge. A certificate honoring military service during WWII A deed for a lot in the Macedon Cemetery A 1935 advertising post card Yellow Mills Oil was located on Route 31 at Yellow Mills Road where the Yellow Mills Diner is now (2019) located
Read MoreMemory Quilt
A memory quilt, a remembrance quilt, a signature quilt – three labels for one apparent item. The goal of these quilts in the mid-1800’s was to remember those who have perhaps left the area, perhaps have died, or perhaps remembering a circle of friends when one left the area. In that time period there was…
Read MoreRoute 31 Development
The area along Route 31 east of the village where Berry Plastics and Gravino Park are now located has changed extensively over the years. Click the images to enlarge and view information. 1. 1938 In 1938 the area was undeveloped. a. Route 31 still followed the original road that connected Main Street with O’Neil Road.…
Read MoreFormer Village
Click images to enlarge and view the full descriptions. The north side of Main Street looking east from between Center Street and Erie Street. The south side of Main Street looking west from near the intersection of Erie Street. The north side of Main Street looking west from near the intersection of Erie Street. The…
Read MoreAround Town
Click images to enlarge. This stately cobblestone house stood along Route 31 in front of what is now the Lowe’s parking lot. Approximate coordinates: 43.064571, -77.368945 This mill was located on the west side of Walworth Road between Mill Road and Pond Road. Approximate coordinates: 43.123334, -77.272690 District #1 school house was located at 1113 Alderman Road…
Read MoreErie Street Water Tank Demolition
The water tank on the hill next to the village cemetery was built in 1956 by the Pittsburgh – Des Moines Steel Company. It held 500,000 gallons of water and was filled from wells located north of Route 31 and west of Canandaigua Road. It was built to improve water pressure and it replaced a…
Read MoreThe Erie & Barge Canals
Click photos to enlarge. Along the Erie Canal Along the south side of the Erie Canal View of canal near Frears (Canandaigua Road) Bridge. This photo is facing west, towards Wayneport Road Erie Canal Locks 60 & 61 A diagram of Lock 60 drawn by Jay Harding Lock 60 is located along Quaker Road between…
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