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Kordite
Kordite was founded in Victor in 1946 and moved to Macedon in 1951. It is now Berry Global. Click the images below to read articles about the Kordite Corporation. Kordite Corporation History (1946 – 1989) Richard B. Maddens Talk At “Old-Timers” Dinner – March 15, 1965 Howard J. Samuels’ Talk At “Old-Timers” Dinner – March 15,…
Read MoreBickford & Huffman
Bickford & Huffman were in operation on the south side of Main Street in Macedon from 1842 until 1906. Their major product over the years was the grain drill. The article below is a short history of the company, which appeared in a special Macedon Sesqui-centennial section of the Timesaver on June 27, 1973. Click…
Read MoreWalworth Station
Three and a half miles south of Walworth’s four corners is an area divided by two railroad tracks that cross Walworth Palmyra Road. There is no signage to indicate its history but, as early as the late 1800’s, this area was a busy place that included four main railroad tracks with two switch lines, a…
Read MorePioneers of Macedon Book
This document is a copy of Pioneers of Macedon by Mary Louise Eldredge printed in 1912. This annotated copy was loaned by Margaret Hartsough. Pioneers of Macedon Pioneers of Macedon
Read More1923 and 1946 Codes & Ordinances
Sanitary Ordinance – 1946 Sanitary Ordinance – 1946 Traffic Code – 1946 Traffic Code – 1946 Water Ordinances – 1923 Water Ordinances – 1923 Zoning Ordinance – 1946 Zoning Ordinance – 1946
Read MoreComparing 1834 and 1874 Village Maps
This comparison shows the extraordinary growth of the village in just 40 years. Click on photos to enlarge. 1834 Village Map 1874 Village Map
Read More1904 Maps
Click on photos to enlarge 1904 Town Map 1904 Village Map 1904 Macedon Center Map
Read More1874 Maps
Click on photos to enlarge 1874 Town Map 1874 Village Map 1874 Macedon Center Map
Read More1853 Town Map
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Read More1834 Village Map
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