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Misc Documents
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Memory 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…
Route 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.
Former Village
Click images to enlarge and view the full descriptions. A series of 10 views of the north east corner of Main Street and Erie Street.
Around 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
Erie 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…
The Erie & Barge Canals
Click photos to enlarge. Along the Erie Canal Erie Canal Locks 60 & 61 Building the Barge Canal
1976 Photo Album
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Snapshots from the 1970s
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Bullis
Written by Rand Darrow. Performed at the Macedon Academy.