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Town Of Gorham Historical Society |
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Ontario County, New York State |
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Saturday, April 18th—Barn Survey Day. This project involves taking a survey of all the barns that were built in 1904 or earlier in the Town of Gorham. It is estimated that the Town of Gorham has 200 barns built in 1904 or earlier. Teams of our members will be going out to take pictures, measurement, etc. If at all possible we will try to call barn owners in advance to let them know our volunteers will be coming. We began this project in 2004 and would like to complete it this year. This project is in conjunction with the Ontario County Barn Survey. If you would like to help with the project please email us at ghs@gorhamnyhistoricalsociety.org
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Barn Project |
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In 2006 repairs were made to grave stones in the Pioneer Cemetery located in the hamlet of Gorham. More details
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Abandoned Cemetery Stone Repairs Project |
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A memory garden was dedicated in August 2006. The garden was designed by a student of Dr. Edwin Moberg, professor at FLCC. Lakeview Lawn and Landscape provided the plant material. |
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Garden Project |
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Repair and Framing of 1915 – 17 map of Ontario County . Some time ago the historical society received a $500.00 grant from Wal-Mart to repair our 1915 –17 Ontario County Fabric Map. Presently the map is undergoing cleaning, flattening, and mending of tears. It is highly recommended that we finish this project with framing. In addition to the $350.00 for the restoration, the projected estimate for the framing is between $400 to $500 Donations are being accepted to complete this project. |
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Historical Map |
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We are looking for information on all Veterans and those serving at the present. With every members participation, we will be able to honor all our service men and women. Wednesday, November 11 - Share Your Veteran Day. Starting at noon we will be scanning veteran’s photos and taking their service information. Steve Mumby will be sharing with us some of his World War II Veterans Interviews
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Pictures of Local Veterans |
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Project List |
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Old Advertisement Sign on Building |
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Aerial Observation Building |
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The Historical Society has moved the small building that was used during World War 11 as an Aerial Observation Building to the grounds of the Museum. We still have some items that we need to furnish the building similar to what was in it during WWII
Sunday, August 23rd—at 2 pm We will hold a dedication for our World War II Observation Building at the Town Of Gorham Historical Society Museum
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