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Meet the Neighbors: Herman Ten Eyck Foster, Part 1
By Alice Askins, Education Coordinator at Rose Hill Mansion I had thought that Robert Swan was unusual in coming from a business background in New York Cityto farm in Seneca County. There was at least one other man, though, who came from New York City to farm. That man’s name was Herman Ten Eyck Foster, and thanks to Winterthur Museum, we have transcripts of his More » -
Lift Up Thine Eyes: The Upper Floors of Downtown Geneva
Overview of downtown Architecture -
Looking Back on Chocolate Almond Coffee Cake and Department Stores
Brief history of J. W. Smith Dry Goods Co. -
Every Now and Then
A Historical Society staff member shares a mission moment.
The Geneva Historical Society is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, genealogy, and the area's industry and agriculture. The Society maintains four historic 19th century properties, an archive and library, a museum and runs programs and events related to the history of Geneva and the Finger Lakes area.