MR. PRAME AND HIS NORTHWAY TRAILERCAR
MR. PRAME AND HIS NORTHWAY TRAILERCAR
Submitted by Anita M. Mance, Historian, December 2024
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During the year our ER Department of Local History received many donations. Often these were photos, newspaper articles, or memorabilia. As described in my May article, this spring we received a large donation of 13 notebook binders and 2 large folio cases containing the history of the Forest Hills Development. In October, we received a very different large donation –a trailer-like wagon approximately 110 years old.
AS SUMMER TURNS TO FALL – 1954
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS FROM 70 YEARS AGO ~ Submitted by Anita M. Mance, Historian, September 2024
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In looking through our old East Rochester Herald newspapers, I happened to find an interesting series of articles from late summer, early fall of 1954. The stories brought back many memories.
For many years summer recreation centered around our village parks and outdoor pool. In particular, there were many activities offered in...
Submitted June 2024 by Anita M. Mance, Historian
206
Each June as another school year ends, Senior Class members reflect on their high school years. The Gagashoan they receive illustrates not only their daily lives,...
Submitted February 2024 by Anita M. Mance, Historian
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For those who are old enough to remember her, Lois Bird was a very special friend. Born February 8, 1907, she came to East Rochester with her family in 1913 from...
Submitted May 2024, by Anita M. Mance, Historian
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Over the years, our ER Department of Local History has received many donated materials. This spring we received a major donation – a completely organized...
A PUBLIC CHILD CARE CENTER IN ER
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As mentioned in my most recent article, THE CLASS OF ’44, the effects of World War II were deeply felt here at home. By 1944, most of the women in East...
Submitted April 2024, by Anita M. Mance, Historian
774
Several weeks ago, I decided to write my April article about what was happening in East Rochester during the last solar eclipse here in January 1925. I searched through photographs,...
Submitted by Anita M. Mance, Historian
874
In December, a new cookbook was added to the collection in the Local History Room -Centanni! – St. Nicholas Society Celebrates 100 Years of Italian-American Food, Family and Community. With...