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,…

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Bickford & 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…

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Walworth 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…

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