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Caledonia 1892
Description
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This collection of images is based upon <a href="https://openvalley.org/files/original/3ae1204165be3bf753a4d31e568da22a.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an 1892 birds-eye panorama of Caledonia, NY</a> published by Burleigh Litho of Troy, NY. According to John William Reps, Lucien R. Burleigh was responsible—whether as artist or publisher—for some 228 lithographic city views (it is possible, even likely that the Caledonia map was executed by an employee named Christian Fausel). Trained as a civil engineer, economic recession pressed Burleigh into finding other ways of making a living. He began city viewmaking during the 1870s and by the mid-1880s was well established in his profession. His usual practice was to work from an available map, determine the most advantageous viewpoint (for a village like Caledonia, typically 1500 feet above the ground), and making small sketches at the street level. Another important task during a two- or three-week stay was soliciting subscriptions for the panorama: it took perhaps 100 persons, each paying $2.50-3:00 for a map, for the project to break even. <br /><br />The Burleigh map’s legend provides us with a snapshot of Caledonia in 1892, just recovering from a major fire in 1891. It lists railroad stations, churches, the public school, and even Seth Green’s fish hatchery, but a majority of the numbered locations are commercial enterprises—a likely base of customers for purchasing copies of the completed work. Using old newspapers and trade magazines, this collection has gathered advertising from most of the businesses. Its purpose is to populate an interactive map for the “Heraldry” section of the “Clans of Caledonia” exhibit, where we see immigrant affiliations interacting with national and commercial icons—a complex process of so-called “Americanization.”
Contributor
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Cooper, Ken
Source
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Thanks to Tom Tryniski, Fulton History
Still Image
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Engraving
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7 x 10 in.
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Title
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Residence, Warehouse and Elevator of Wm. Hamilton, Caledonia, Livingston County, NY
Creator
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Lyth, J. (John), 1821-1886
Publisher
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D. Mason & Co., Syracuse NY
Date
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1881
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Cooper, Ken
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: following p. 456
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1. jpeg, 952 KB
2. jpeg, 391 KB
Description
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, Hamilton was born 1832 in Le Roy and grew up on a farm. After a brief time spent as a teacher in the upper midwest, Hamilton returned to Caledonia, married Jane Vallance, and had five children. Hamilton was a leading figure in the community, praised by James Smith for his "invincible energy and active business ability." He died in 1912.
These engravings show a portion of his property located next to the New York Central RR, the elevator inset and enlarged as a separate file.
Caledonia, NY
Grain elevator
New York Central Railroad
William Hamilton
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Title
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Caledonia 1892
Description
An account of the resource
This collection of images is based upon <a href="https://openvalley.org/files/original/3ae1204165be3bf753a4d31e568da22a.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an 1892 birds-eye panorama of Caledonia, NY</a> published by Burleigh Litho of Troy, NY. According to John William Reps, Lucien R. Burleigh was responsible—whether as artist or publisher—for some 228 lithographic city views (it is possible, even likely that the Caledonia map was executed by an employee named Christian Fausel). Trained as a civil engineer, economic recession pressed Burleigh into finding other ways of making a living. He began city viewmaking during the 1870s and by the mid-1880s was well established in his profession. His usual practice was to work from an available map, determine the most advantageous viewpoint (for a village like Caledonia, typically 1500 feet above the ground), and making small sketches at the street level. Another important task during a two- or three-week stay was soliciting subscriptions for the panorama: it took perhaps 100 persons, each paying $2.50-3:00 for a map, for the project to break even. <br /><br />The Burleigh map’s legend provides us with a snapshot of Caledonia in 1892, just recovering from a major fire in 1891. It lists railroad stations, churches, the public school, and even Seth Green’s fish hatchery, but a majority of the numbered locations are commercial enterprises—a likely base of customers for purchasing copies of the completed work. Using old newspapers and trade magazines, this collection has gathered advertising from most of the businesses. Its purpose is to populate an interactive map for the “Heraldry” section of the “Clans of Caledonia” exhibit, where we see immigrant affiliations interacting with national and commercial icons—a complex process of so-called “Americanization.”
Contributor
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Cooper, Ken
Source
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Thanks to Tom Tryniski, Fulton History
Still Image
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Original Format
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Newspaper article
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2 x 2 in.
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Title
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Wm. Hamilton, Produce Dealer, Office & Elevator
Description
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Number 12 on the Burleigh Map, the location of Hamilton's office alongside the New York Central Railroad suggests the importance of his operation to Caledonia's economy. In addition to his farming interests Hamilton (1832-1912) was a produce dealer, bean processor, and "maltster"--that is, he roasted corn and barley for use in brewing or distilling. Presumably because other farmers relied upon his services, his firm often was consulted for market prices, as shown in this newspaper image.
An 1881 profile of him praised this son of a Scottish immigrant for his "most hearty support to all efforts and measures tending to the advancement of the agricultural interests of Western New York." Beginning in 1858 Hamilton, along with D.E. Cameron and James McNab, organized a county agricultural fair until it was suspended due to the Civil War. He later purchased the Smith flouring mill in Honeoye Falls, charted a bank, helped found the Livingston County Historical Society, and served in numerous political offices--including as Presidential elector for Grover Cleveland. His firm "Wm. Hamilton and Son" continues operations today at the same location.
Date
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1906-11-28
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Cooper, Ken
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Caledonia Era 28 Nov. 1906. Courtesy of Tom Tryniski / Fulton History.
Publisher
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Caledonia Advertiser
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jpeg, 165 KB
Agriculture
Caledonia, NY
Grain elevator
Malt
William Hamilton