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Title
Genesee Falls, Belmont NY
Description
Postcard view of waterfall in the town that is seat of government in Allegany County. Originally named Philipsville, its population grew rapidly following construction of an Erie Railroad line--pictured at left--in 1850. As of 1860 there were two sawmills and a flour mill using water power available in the area: in this postcard, the Genesee River, and less than a mile downstream its tributaries Philips Creek and Van Campen Creek.
Date
1910-08-30
Contributor
Cooper, Ken
Source
Courtesy of Ken Cooper
Format
Type
Postcard
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 5 in.
Geolocation
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