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Photo of the week! A view of Homer's Main Street Photo of the week! A view of Homer's Main Street under construction on September 6, 1910. This one helpfully includes a caption with the rather comedic observation that the "'stout' ladies have to be 'boosted'" over the trolley track! I would imagine this had more to do with an excess of skirts that made it difficult to be nimble. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #homerny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography #archives #historicalsociety
Another example of the kinds of resources that are Another example of the kinds of resources that are receiving much needed attention! This time, Truxton church records get housed in a book box. Consider donating to help us purchase materials (that aren’t decades old) to continue this work! #archives #museum #historicalsociety #cortlandny #experiencecortland #genealogy
Memorial Day has evolved over time. It was origina Memorial Day has evolved over time. It was originally known as Decoration Day, and it began during the Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. The holiday did not become a federal holiday until 1971. The term “Memorial Day” had been in use as early as the 1880s and became increasingly popular after the Second World War. In 1967, an act of Congress made the new name official. A final break with the old tradition of Decoration Day followed a few years later, when Memorial Day was moved from May 30 to the last Monday in May. Today, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the American military. #MemorialDay, #WeRemember, #NeverForget, #RememberTheSacrifice, #MemorialDay2023, #AmericanMilitary #cortlandhistory #cortlandcounty #cortlandny
Which is your favorite? Come see the real deals ( Which is your favorite? Come see the real deals (non-Picasso versions)! Our museum is open for tours Wed-Sat, 12-5pm. #museum #historicalsociety #art #cortlandny #experiencecortland
Photo of the week! Port Watson Street bridge look Photo of the week! Port Watson Street bridge looking west, c.1890. On the left side of the image is an old tannery that by this time was vacant or just used for storing hay. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography
Learn a bit more about our Talk of the Town Record Learn a bit more about our Talk of the Town Records Rehousing Project! All donations made to the fundraiser will go toward the purchase of boxes and materials for rehousing the unique research materials in our collections. #archives #museum #historicalsociety #centralny #cortlandny #history
Our next big project is underway and we need your Our next big project is underway and we need your help! The town records stored at CCHS are in desperate need of rehousing in new boxes and your donation can help make that happen. Money raised in this fundraiser will go directly to the purchase of archival boxes, folders, and other supplies needed to ensure these one-of-a-kind resources are protected for years to come. These records are from as early as 1798 and include everything from church records, tax rolls, business ledgers, school records, and more. Even more exciting is that part of this process will include the creation of online finding aids describing our town records collections, which means you can know what resources we have even before you visit!
Photo of the week! Three unidentified women pose Photo of the week! Three unidentified women pose in front of an advertisement for Sig Sautelle's circus, c.1890s. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography #sigsautelle #sigsautellecircus
Join us in celebrating the original intent of Moth Join us in celebrating the original intent of Mother's Day! This year, take a moment to recognize the contributions of women in promoting peace and community improvement, just as Anna Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe did over a century ago. Let's honor the legacy of these incredible women by continuing to support and empower the amazing mothers in our lives. Happy Mother's Day! #MothersDay #juliawardhowe #annajarvis #mothersworkdays #HistoryOfMothersDay #proclamationforpeace #MothersDayOrigins #cortlandhistory #cortlandcounty #cortlandny #MothersForPeace #MothersDayCelebration
Photo of the week! Aerial view of the Clinton Ave Photo of the week! Aerial view of the Clinton Avenue bridge in Cortland, photographed by the Syracuse Transportation Department in 1948. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography
Photo of the week! Group out for a picnic at Tink Photo of the week! Group out for a picnic at Tinker's Falls, c. 1880s. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography
Photo of the week! A bush in bloom in front of th Photo of the week! A bush in bloom in front of the Randall-Schermerhorn house, undated. At the time, this was considered a Main Street address, but is now part of the YWCA on Clayton Avenue. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography
Step back in time with the Cortland County Histori Step back in time with the Cortland County Historical Society! Our Main Street Monday blog posts offer a glimpse into the rich history of Cortland's buildings and businesses. From the bustling downtown of the past to the current renovations, there's so much to discover. Don't miss out on the evolution of our community! Visit our blog to read the latest Main Street Monday post and learn more about Cortland's fascinating past. Click link in bio. #CortlandHistory #MainStreetMonday #BuildingEvolution #CommunityPride #cortlandmainstreet #experiencecortland607 #c#cortlandcountyny
Spring is sprung outside the Suggett House. 🌼 D Spring is sprung outside the Suggett House. 🌼 Diaries (c.1930s) in the collection from a resident in a neighboring home reveal that the Suggett dirt was worth stealing for her planters!
Photo of the week! Berta Porter, Ben and Dolphina Photo of the week! Berta Porter, Ben and Dolphina "Dolly" Smith with children Leone and Laurence Smith; in the background is Little York Pavilion. c.1905. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #littleyorkny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography
Blast from the past! Shopping plaza on Groton Ave Blast from the past! Shopping plaza on Groton Avenue in Cortland, as depicted in a book produced by the Chamber of Commerce in 1971 that shows off the highlights in business, industry, and recreation in Cortland County at the time. #blastfromthepast #cortlandny #cortlandcountyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos
Our fashion event was a great success!! Our fashion event was a great success!!
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We are closed today and tomorrow. You will find us We are closed today and tomorrow. You will find us at the Center for the Arts in Homer for the "What We Wore" Fashion Exhibition! Today is the opening gala at 7-9pm with jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and raffle prizes! The fun continues with another chance to enjoy 200 years of fashion history, raffle prizes, happening tomorrow from 10am-2pm. More information: https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.site/event.
Photo of the week! Balloon Drop for "Bargain Days Photo of the week! Balloon Drop for "Bargain Days" on July 17, 1958 in front of the Hotel Cortland on the corner of Main Street and Groton Avenue. During Sesquicentennial Week, Cortland's stores were going "all out" to bring back the old-fashioned spirit along with the bargains. Clerks were dressed in antique regalia, beards and mustaches, or bonnets. Stores featured historical items and antique merchandise in their show windows. And on the 17th, 18th, and 19th balloons were dropped from a different building on Main Street with every third balloon containing a gift certificate. We won't be dropping balloons, but we will have some great opportunities to win merchandise or certificates from local businesses during our two-day "What We Wore" fashion exhibition at the Center for the Arts! Info and tickets here: https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.site/event. #cortlandcountyhistory #cortlandny #centralnyhistory #experiencecortland #cortlandcountyhistoricalsociety #history #historicalphotographs #historicalphotos #photography #historicfashion #fashionhistory
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Cortland County Historical Society
25 Homer Ave
Cortland, New York, 13045
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