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View of Rochester, NY, 1880
Detailed map of former Erie Canal boomtown reflects its growth into a large city half a century later. Looking north, from Highland Park, we can trace the Genesee River to Lake Ontario. Several features from Rochester's earliest days still are…
Portage Bridge from Inspiration Point, Letchworth State Park, N.Y.
Hand-colored postcard shows Genesee River Gorge from Inspiration Point, also featuring at left the Genesee Valley Canal and in the distance the Erie Railroad's Portage viaduct.<br />
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Genesee Gorge Series No. 19
Middle Falls, Letchworth State Park, N.Y.
Focal point of Glen Iris area features Erie Canal viaduct in background. Photograph is notable for the Middle Falls Overlook, visible at the right side of falls, indicating a date prior to 1915.<br />
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Genesee Gorge Series: No. 11
Upper Falls, Letchworth State Park, N.Y.
Hand-colored postcard depicts the Upper Falls of Genese River near Portage. Usually shown with the Erie Railroad bridge, this view focuses upon the falls themselves, looking downstream.<br />
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Genesee Gorge Series: No. 22
Upper Falls and Portage (Erie R.R.) Bridge, Letchworth State Park, N.Y.
Hand-colored postcard shows the iconic iron viaduct built in 1875 after a fire destroyed the original wooden bridge earlier that year.<br />
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Genesee Gorge Series: No. 23
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.
Postcard High Banks Letchworth State Park, New York.
Handcolored illustration of High Banks at Great Bend appears on the front of the postcard, accompanied by unused back.
Statue and Council House located in Letchworth State Park, New York.
Handcolored postcard of Mary Jemison Statue and the Council House appear on the front of the postcard, accompanied by unused back.
Glen Iris Inn. Letchworth State Park, New York.
Handcolored postcard of The Glen Iris Inn appears on the front of the postcard, accompanied by a unused back.
The Museum in Letchworth State Park, New York.
Handcolored postcard of The Museum appears on the front of the postcard, accompanied by a unused back.