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The Upper Falls of the Genesee at Rochester NY from the East
Somewhat idealized view of Rochester's High Falls has cattle grazing peacefully in the foreground of this print. The "Mercury" statue at rear center, however, dates the scene after 1881--which is when the Kimball Tobacco Factory commissioned it. By…
Tags: Genesee River; High Falls; Rochester, NY; Watersheds
Autumn Bouquet
Against a backdrop of muted, almost murky tones in brown, green, and tan, we see a still life of flowers in an earthenware jar along with various fruits. Their colors likewise are subdued; golds, reds, and oranges are illuminated by autumnal light in…
The Postman
In The Postman, a seated man and his instrument take up most of the print. His clothes indicate that he is, indeed, a postman, but his identity as a musician comes first here. His instrument appears to be almost the size of his upper body, and it…
Two Hoboes
Two men create a makeshift camp, which seems to have involved chopping wood and heating cans of food. They appear to be worn and tired and dressed in simple clothing. Zilzer’s title alerts us that the pair may be migrant workers who travel by…
Teaching In a Migrant Camp: 1994-1995 Journal Notes
A journal of notes taken by Kathy Zimmer, a worker at the Geneseo Migrant Center. These notes were taken between 1994-1995 at camps including Blue Eagle and Seneca Castle.
Fountain, Central Park
Depicted is the landmark Bethesda Fountain located in New York City's Central Park. The fountain is adorned by a bronze statue with small figures that appear to support the winged figure. Bethesda is a biblical reference to a pool that is believed to…
Court Excerpts from "Livingston Republican"
An excerpt from The Livingston Republican from December 1857 that shows how decisions of local court cases were broadcast to the public.
Tags: Cases; County; Court; Livingston; Newspaper; Republican; Sheffield Peabody; Supreme
Livingston County Courthouse
An image of the old Livingston County Courthouse, which stood 1823-1897
Tags: Court; Geneseo; House; Livingston; New York; Sheffield Peabody
Glen Avon Mills
Ca. 1912 photograph of the flour mill on Conesus Creek in Littleville, NY built by Emme Light in 1878 and subsequently operated by his sons John and William. Glen Avon Mills sold several trademarked varieties of flour, including “Peerless,” “Sweet…
Tags: Avon, NY; Conesus Creek; Glen Avon Mills; mills