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Geneva, NY, 1893
At the time of this bird's eye view, the city of Geneva was one of the most important population centers in the Finger Lakes--as indicated by the 99 different points listed on Lucien R. Burleigh's map. The Seneca village of Kanadaseaga at the…
Geo. Davis, Billiard Hall
Number 42 on the Burleigh map, it's not clear whether Davis (1860-1947) ever was successful in starting up his billiard hall--and the attendant liquor license likely for its operation. It's more certain that, by May 1894, he and Charles Bundy had…
Geocaches in Letchworth State Park
Screenshot from the popular Geocaching.com website shows the location of hidden weatherproof boxes near the Glen Iris area of Letchworth State Park. Different icons signify traditional, multistage, and "puzzle" caches--all of which combine GPS…
Geological Diagram of Portage Dam Site
Beginning in 1890, recurring attempts were made to construct a dam in the Genesee River gorge so as to control flooding in the city of Rochester and generate electricity. After failed efforts at Mt. Morris, in 1896 attention turned to a site at…
George Cullinan Tape #1
This is a recording of George Cullinan, a man from Avon, New York. In this recording, he discusses the entirety of his life in relation to Avon, New York.
George L Peabody's Barns
"George L. Peabody's barns Canadice, NY as they were in 1986 across the road from the house"
George M. Traber on Women Cutters
Letter to Local Board #571 of the Selective Service System shows the President of Perry Knitting Co. attempting to secure as many deferments for his (male) employees as possible. In this case, he argues that women in the Cutting Room lack the…
George Traber III and Leon Brooks Talking
George Traber III and Leon Brooks talking things over in the Perry Knitting Company. George was the President of the Perry Knitting Company. Leon was the director of personnel and safety. Both men appear to be relaxed in conversation.
Gerrit Hondius, 1956
Hondius (1891-1970), a New Deal Gallery artist, was born in Holland and fled Europe in 1915 amidst the Great War. He studied at Royal Academy in The Hague and the Laren Art Colony, then in New York at the Art Students League. He was known for his…
Gertrude Karlan Jewelry
Born in New York, from a young age Karlan’s artistic endeavors cut across different forms: music, painting, jewelry. At left, we see two brooches and a necklace displayed at a 1946 Museum of Modern Art show on "Modern Handmade Jewelry." Karlan's…