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New York Central Railroad Station
The construction of the New York Central Railroad station in Rochester was indicative of a rise in industrialist development in the city in the mid-1800s.
Corinthian Hall
Corinthian Hall in Rochester was the site of Frederick Douglass' 1852 "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro" speech.
The Genesee River
The Genesee River was thought to be frequently used as a waterway for escaped slaves, and although this may be true in some locations, it is unlikely that the river near the town of Geneseo saw much traffic. Geneseo was a relatively developed…
The Howland Stone Store Museum
Owned by Slocum Howland, the store was a place that not only offered refuge to escaped slaves but also provided them with an opportunity for employment.
Gideon Archer Homestead, Hilton NY
Gideon and Mary Archer harbored escaped slaves in their home before transporting them to a location where they were rowed across Lake Ontario to freedom in Canada.
The Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
This is a contemporary photo of a church that was once pastored by famed abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher. He both preached abolitionist sentiments and harbored escaped slaves in the church.
Retsof Salt Mine Collapse
A map of the salt mine collapse in 1994 in Livingston County
Geneseo Through The Ages
A collection of photographs of Geneseo during the 20th century.
Underground Railroad--Routes of Fugitive Slaves to Canada
Adaptation of Wilbur Siebert's 1898 map focuses solely on New York state network, perhaps with a misleading sense of precision as to clarity of "routes"
Map of Retsof, NY--1902
Detail from "New Century Atlas" shows Retsof Mine and related infrastructure, along with area schools, farms, and churches. Just to the northwest of mine is an area of (segregated) housing built for employees that was known as "Little Italy."