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1925 Solar Eclipse
Newspaper accounts about the 1925 solar eclipse and the unsuccessful balloon ascension. -
What Price Peace?
The formation and activities of the Geneva Peace Council during the 1930s. -
From Pre-Emption Park to Courtyard Apartments
A reflection on our November 2023 Community Conversation and housing in Geneva -
No Movies on Sunday
In April 1919, New York State passed an act that granted cities a local option to legalize Sunday movies. A look back on how Geneva legalized showing movies on Sundays. -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery, Part 2
The second article about the history of the Syrian community in Geneva. -
Irving Hall
A brief history of Irving Hall located on Seneca Street. -
Miniature Golf in the 1930s
A brief history Geneva’s miniature golf courses -
The Interesting Life of Smith’s Park
Overview of Smith’s Park, developed by nurseryman and philanthropist William Smith. -
The Inevitable Woman: Helen Moore Quigley
A brief biography of Helen Moore Quigley. -
I’ll See You in My Dreams: 1920s Records and Record Players
Overview of record players and records sold in Geneva during the 1920s based on ads in the Geneva Daily Times. -
Geneva in December 1922
A glimpse at Geneva in December 1922 through the newspaper. -
Got A Nickel?
Brief history of slot machines in Geneva. -
Geneva Cutlery Company
The second in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Cutlery Company -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery
A brief history of the Syrian community in Geneva, New York. -
The Geneva Shears Company
The first in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Shears Company. -
The Willows Along Seneca Lake
A brief history of the Willows along Seneca Lake in Geneva. -
On The Cutting Edge
A brief history of 35 Lehigh Street which now houses the Cracker Factory and Miles & May Furniture Works. -
The Rite of Passage for Hobart Freshmen in the 20th Century
Overview of the social rules followed by Hobart College freshmen during the 20th century -
My Geneva Is … Then and Now
Photographs are important to documenting Geneva's stories. One example is the photographs for a lot on Lake Street. -
American Can Company in Geneva, 1901-1989
A brief history of the American Can Company in Geneva (1901-1989). -
Those Who Came Before Us
Overview of local historians who have chronicled and preserved Geneva's stories. -
When Sherlock Holmes, Jr. Came to Town
Who is Sherlock Holmes, Jr., and why did he come to Geneva? -
W.F. Humphrey Press on Pulteney Street
Brief history of W.F. Humphrey Press -
Benjamin Cleggett; Civil Rights Activist
The story of Benjamin Cleggett. -
Temple Theatre and Regent Theater
Brief histories of the Temple Theatre and Regent Theater -
John Johnston Groupies
In life and in death John Johnston has had his fans. -
The Missing House on Park Place
The story of the missing house - 12 Park Place -
Lakeside Park
Brief history of Lakeside Park in Geneva. -
William and Luella Gracey
The musical talents of the Graceys. -
Ella Cripps: “Hobby and Occupation – Music”
Brief biography of Ella Cripps -
DeSales High School: The Early Years
A look at the early history of DeSales High School -
On the Importance of City Directories
Brief history of city directories and the usefulness of directories in conducting research -
Geneva’s Stories
A collection of the Historical Society's digital content that explores Geneva’s diverse stories.
Historic Geneva 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.