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Pioneer Cemetery, Letchworth State Park
Small plot comprised early settlers' graves, some of which originally were located on the south lawn of the Glen Iris Inn and relocated by William Pryor Letchworth.
Tree Plots in the Letchworth State Park arboretum
Following a tradition of memorial trees planted by William Pryor Letchworth, a planting program began in 1912. The four photos here are from blocks 1, 17, 18, and 42--all located near Inspiration Point.
Genesee Falls District #2 Schoolhouse
Replica of a structure built in 1874 by William Pryor Letchworth, who also supplied students with books and a melodeon. The school was used for 60 years, then torn down in 1947 before this replica was built forty years later.
The Middle Falls
Illustration of the Middle Falls accompanies the poem "Mona-Sha-Sha," by William H.C. Hosmer
The Lower Falls, Glen Iris
Artist's sketch to accompany Mrs. E. M. Omsted's poem "The Lower Falls of the Upper Genesee at Midnight" in a collection entitled "Voices of the Glen"
"Voices of the Glen" title page
Illustration to a collection of poems written by visitors to William Pryor Letchworth's "Glen Iris" estate on the Geneseee River. Its composition suggests that the voice of nature itself--for example, the creek pictured--is being channeled via…
Letter From Charles Dow to William Letchworth, 20 February 1908
This letter, written by Dow to Letchworth, describes the initial reaction Dow and others had to a proposed reforestation project in partnership with Letchworth. Dow discusses his efforts to get in touch with people to begin making the project a…
Letchworth Park: Map of Forest Arboretum, Vicinity of Erie Railroad
Continuing the reforestation efforts of William Pryor Letchworth after his death, an arboretum was established in 1912 that planted trees in blocks of individual species.<br />
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In the late 1920s, two maps were surveyed and executed by the Garden Club of…
Letchworth Park: Map of Forest Arboretum, Nursery to Prospect home
Continuing the reforestation efforts of William Pryor Letchworth after his death, an arboretum was established in 1912 that planted trees in blocks of individual species. <br />
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In the late 1920s, two maps were surveyed and executed by the Garden Club…
Postcard Mount Morris Dam Letchworth State Park, Western New York
Handcolored illustration of Mount Morris Dam appears on the front of the postcard. No back to card.