Grand Island Historical Society
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PO Box 135
Grand Island, NY 14072
Historical Society November Meeting - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society's November 3, 2005 meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a program on "Shipwrecks of Long Point." Wet your appetite on a taste of maritime history as adventure dives into the depths of the water around Lake Erie's Long Point. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Society's headquarters, River Lea, in Beaver Island State Park. There is no charge and refreshments will be served.
Historical Society's Annual Holiday Luncheons - 2005
Members of the Grand Island Historical Society will hold their annual Holiday Luncheons, themed "White Christmas," on the following dates:
• Tuesday, November 29 - White Fashion Show program
• Wednesday, November 30 -Lace and Lace Making program
• Saturday, December 3 - White Fashion Show program
Catered, holiday, noon luncheons and programs, by reservation only, are held at the Society's headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island Park and feature a program and tour of the historic farm house built for Lewis F. Allen in 1849*. Pre-paid reservations at $14 are being taken by Carol Moore, 773-3817 and checks should be made payable to Grand Island Historical Society. Attractive Christmas crafts will decorate the house and be available for sale.
An antique, painted tea cart, circa 1920s is being raffled. Tickets are available from Society members and during the luncheons and open house events (see calendar below). The tea cart has a hand painted poppy design on the two drop leaves and a removable glass tray top.
Dottie Roehrig is Christmas Chairperson.
Footnote - date should be 1873
Christmas Open House At Historical Society - 2005
Two Christmas Open Houses are being held from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays, November 27 and December 4, 2005 in the Grand Island Historical Society's headquarters, River Lea, in Beaver Island State Park. The house will be decorated throughout and will feature a White Christmas theme. Open houses are free and open to the public.
A raffle of an antique, painted tea cart, circa 1920s is in progress with tickets available from members and at the holiday events. The drawing takes place on Sunday, December 4, 2005.
Historical Society October Open House - October 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society's headquarters, River Lea, will be open to the public from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2005. Members will offer free refreshments and there is no admission. Costumed docents will escort visitors through their 156-year-old Victorian headquarters located in Beaver Island State Park.
Historical Society Fall Calendar - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society lists its fall calendar of event to be held in the Society's headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park.
The Open Houses at the Victorian headquarters are open to the public free of charge. Costumed docents will be on hand to show off the completely furnished living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, Grand Island room, bedroom and library. Refreshments will be served.
• Thursday, September 1 - Potluck Dinner, River Lea, 6:30 p.m. Scroll down for details.
• Sunday, September 18 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, October 6 - General Meeting, 7:30 p.m., River Lea - Mason Winfield presents "Haunting Places of WNY." Mason is a teacher, speaker and writer whose interests include history, mythology and the paranormal.
• Sunday, October 16 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3 - General Meeting, River Lea, 7:30 p.m. "Shipwrecks of Long Point" - Wet your appetite on a taste of maritime history as adventure dives into the depths of the water around Lake Erie's Long Point.
Holiday Open House
• Sunday, November 13 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Sunday, November 27 - Holiday Open House, River Lea, 1-4 p.m.
• Sunday, December 4 - Holiday Open House, River Lea, 1-4 p.m. Raffle drawing
Holiday Luncheons
• Tuesday, November 29 - Holiday Luncheons, River Lea at noon. For reservations beginning October 15, call Carol, 773-3817
• Wednesday, November 30 - Holiday Luncheons, River Lea at noon. For reservations beginning October 15, call Carol, 773-3817
• Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Luncheons, River Lea at noon. For reservations beginning October 15, call Carol, 773-3817
Historical Society's September Potluck Dinner - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society will host a potluck dinner 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2005 at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service, a dish to pass and a friend. Immediately following the dinner, Society members Carolyn Doebert and Sharon Nichols will present a program on "Treasures from our Collections." See and learn about some of the donated items in the Society's collection. The dinner is open to the public and there is no charge.
Historical Society September Open House - September 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society's headquarters, River Lea, will be open to the public from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2005. Members will offer free refreshments and there is no admission. Costumed docents will escort visitors through their 156-year-old Victorian headquarters located in Beaver Island State Park.
Historic Gates Of River Lea Returned - 2005
Jodi Robinson photos
(left) Girl Scouts Kacey White, Alicia Sommer and Kahla Cerrillo with Costume Chairperson Maggie Gushue; Tommy, Catalina and Michelle Makowski; "The Cake!
Mary Stewart Photos - Click photos for larger view.
Town Historian Teddy Linenfelser
Jane Cooke Photo - Click photo for larger view.
By Teddy Linenfelser
A beautiful day graced the lawns of River Lea in Beaver Island State Park Wednesday, June 22, 2005 where the dedication ceremony of the gates, once the entry point to River Lea, took place and was witnessed by about 100 people. The gates were erected sometime before 1908 by the James W. Tillinghast family who acquired them from the "Central Railroad." The gates were purchased at auction in 1962 when the state had scheduled the demolition of several beautiful, old mansions including the River Lea farmhouse, circa 1873. Mike Steffen, the high bidder, had them installed at his Towerwood Road property, since purchased by the Matthew S. Makowski family, who has donated them back to River Lea and the Grand Island Historical Society. A group of Island residents contacted the State of New York in 1962 and recommended that the State buy the River Lea property and save the historic farmhouse, once visited by President Grover Cleveland in his youth. That same group of community minded Islanders formed the Grand Island Historical Society and were given the use of the house and property for the Society's headquarters.
Society President Curtis Nestark introduced speakers Edward Rutkowski, Deputy Director, NYS Parks; Erie County Legislator Charles M. Swanick, Town Councilmember Dick Crawford (for Supervisor Peter McMahon), Town Historian Teddy Linenfelser and Michelle Makowski representing the Makowski family.
Miss Makowski gave an emotional overview of her late father's battle with cancer, and the fact that having the gates returned to their rightful place at River Lea would also serve as a memorial to her dad. A plaque will be placed on the gate structure in memory of Matthew S. Makowski. Also in attendance were Tommy Makowski and Catalina Makowski.
Grand Island Historical Society members provided music by Brent Minet, beverages, lunch and an outstanding cake decorated with the historic gates surrounded by flowers and landscape. Assisting Society members were Kacey White, Alicia Sommer and Kahla Cerrillo of Girl Scouts from Troop #437.
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Gates Of River Lea Dedicated Next Week - 2005
The dedication of the returned gates of River Lea, headquarters of the Grand Island Historical Society, will take place Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 1-3 p.m. in Beaver Island Park, Grand Island.
Town, County and State Parks officials and the donors of the gates, as well as members of the Historical Society, will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. The program will be followed by a reception. The public is invited to attend.
The gates were removed from River Lea when the State Parks acquired the property in 1962, and are being generously returned by the family of Matthew Makowski. Modern Disposal Company has donated the restoration work and the re-installation has been done by the Beaver Island State Park staff.
Historic Gates Of River Lea Returned - Dedication Planned - 2005
"The most significant thing to happen at River Lea since the restoration of the house", is how President Curtis Nestark of the Grand Island Historical Society characterizes the ceremony to take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at River Lea in Beaver Island Park, Grand Island. At that time, the returned historic gates of River Lea will be dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at River Lea. The public is invited to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event.
River Lea, the historic farmhouse in Beaver Island Park, was once the summer home of Lewis F. Allen, prominent Buffalo businessman, Grand Island farmer and uncle of Grover Cleveland. In the early 1960's, when New York State acquired the properties along the East River, the house was scheduled for demolition. The gates at the East River Road entrance were acquired by Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Steffan and installed at their home on Grand Island. After over forty years on Towerwood Road, the family of Matthew Makowski, recent owner of the property, has generously returned the gates to River Lea. The gates will be mounted on the original stone pillars by Beaver Island staff and a garden will be planted, courtesy of Grand Island Garden Center.
The River Lea farmhouse was saved and restored by a dedicated group of Grand Islanders, who formed the Grand Island Historical Society. Under an agreement with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, River Lea has served as the Society's headquarters ever since.
The Grand Island Historical Society appreciates the cooperation of the State Parks, Modern Disposal, which refurbished the gates, the Grand Island Garden Center, and especially the generosity of the Makowski family for making this restoration possible.
Historical Society Meeting To Feature Underground Railroad Program - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold a general meeting, election of officers and a program on the Underground Railroad at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005 in its headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. No charge and free parking.
Kaegebein 4th Graders Visit Historic River Lea - 2005
Jodi Robinson Photos - Click photos for larger view.
Every year at this time, the fourth grade students of Kaegebein, Huth and St. Stephen School participate in the Grand Island Historical Society's historic tour of Grand Island. The students and their guides travel by school bus and visit River Lea, Ferry Village, the ice house on East River Road, the site of what was the Whitehaven Sawmill Settlement on the Holiday Inn property, the SS Corona off of Kirkwood Drive and a tour of the Town Hall. Pictured above are Kaegebein students who toured on Tuesday, April 19, 2005.
Historical Society Spring Calendar - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society lists its spring calendar of event to be held in the Society's headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park.
The Open Houses at the Victorian headquarters are open to the public free of charge. Costumed docents will be on hand to show off the completely furnished living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, Grand Island room, bedroom and library. Refreshments will be served.
• Thursday, April 7 - General Meeting, River Lea, 7:30 p.m. An update on the continuing restoration of the Darwin Martin House and other projects of the Martin House Group.
• Sunday, April 17 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Sunday, May 1 - Victorian Tea - 2-4 p.m. - reservations only
• Thursday, May 5 - General Meeting, River Lea, 7:30 p.m. Election of Officers. Program on Underground Railroad.
• Sunday, May 15 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, June 2 - Installation dinner, River Lea, 6:30 p.m. Installation of Officers. Program to be announced. Reservations required
Historical Society Announces Program For Victorian Tea - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold a Victorian Tea at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005. Prepaid reservations are being taken by Dottie, 773-5025. Nancy Barnwell of the Theodore Roosevelt Site will present a program on Victorian baby dressing. Entertainment is suitable for age 11 and up.
Historical Society Offers Victorian Tea - 2005
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold a Victorian Tea at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Prepaid reservations are being taken by Dottie, 773-5025. Entertainment is suitable for age 11 and up.
Historical Society Hosts Frank Lloyd Wright Program - General Meeting - 2005
The Grand Island Historical
Society will host a certified Martin House docent slide presentation about Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005 at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park.
This five-structure complex is one of Wright's most notable Prairie House designs. Buffalo is the first city ever to rebuild major authentic Frank Lloyd Wright buildings lost to demolition. There is no charge and the public is cordially invited.
GI Historical Society Meeting - March 2005
Members of the Grand Island Historical Society will hold their general meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005 in the Grand Island Memorial Library Community Room. (Note change of time and place). The meeting will feature the Society's annual "Antiques Appraisal and Show and Tell." Refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public.
Christmas At Historical Society's River Lea Well Worth The Effort - 2004
River Lea's main floor with Girl Scout Amanda Arki on right
Upstairs hallway, bedroom looking out to the hallway, bedroom, bathroom
Harpist Pat Ruof played for the Open Houses on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5.
Andrea Switzer Photos - Click Photos For Larger View
The Grand Island Historical Society's Christmas at River Lea events are over all too soon. Much time and effort by members and other organizations went into the splendor of the season. The winner of the circa 1940s quilt raffle was Jaki Kazmierczak of Harvey Road
The rooms and organizations that decorated them for Christmas 2004 follow:
• Dining room - East Park Garden Club
• Bathroom - Bridgeview Garden Club
• Bedroom - Riverlea Quilters Guild
• "Grand Island room" - Historic Trinity decorated and provide the country store
• Living Room, Library and Kitchen - Grand Island Historical Society
Girl Scouts Assist At Historical Society's Christmas Holiday Open Houses - 2004
Shana Wierchowski and her Girl Scout Troop 437, under the leadership of Dorothy McBride and Jill Wahl, are working towards their Silver award. As part of their project they will join the Grand Island Historical Society at their Christmas Holiday Open Houses on Sundays - November 28th and December 5th - from 1-4 p.m. at River Lea, a Victorian home and headquarters to the Society located in Beaver Island State Park. The girls will dress in costume, share local history with guests and serve free, homemade refreshments. The building will be open to the public and there is no admission. For more information, call 773-9182.
Still Openings For Historical Society Christmas Luncheons - 2004
Reservations may still be made for the Grand Island Historical Society's Christmas Luncheons at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. Reservations at $14 are required by calling 773-3817. The event is appropriate for 12-year-olds and older. Dates of the "noon" luncheons and programs are:
• Tuesday, November 30 - Ruth Stahl's Cloth Dolls program
• Wednesday, December 1 - Antique Jewelry
• Saturday, December 4 - "The Little Black Basic Dress," a fashion show.
Historical Society Christmas Holiday Open Houses - 2004
Jodi Robinson Photo of 2002
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The Grand Island Historical Society's annual Sunday Christmas Holiday Open Houses at River Lea will be held from 1-4 p.m. with holiday decorations for sale, and featuring music and refreshments. The Open House dates are:
• Christmas Open House - Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 1-4 p.m.
• Christmas Open House - Sunday, December 5, 2004 - 1-4 p.m.
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with free admission and homemade refreshments served by costumed docents. Relax as you tour River Lea, the Society's Victorian headquarters decorated for Christmas by local organizations, while a harpest plays for your enjoyment. Many homemade holiday items will be for sale and the sale of raffle tickets for a vintage quilt will be available both days. The quilt drawing will be held Sunday, December 5th and the winner need not be in attendance.
River Lea is located in Beaver Island State Park. For more information, call 773-9182.
Historical Society' November Open House - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold its regular Open House at the Victorian headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island Park 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2004. Costumed docents will be on hand to show off the completely furnished living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, Grand Island room, bedroom and library. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission. For more information, call 773-9182.
Grand Island Historical Society November Meeting - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 4 at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. Speaker Judy Chapin Buzby will present remembrances of the Civil War. No admission, everyone welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 773-9182.
Program Changes
Historical Society Christmas Luncheons, 1940s Quilt Raffle - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society's Christmas Luncheons at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park are now open for reservations. The Victorian house will be decorated for Christmas by Island organizations with many items for sale. Raffle tickets for a 1940s quilt will also be sold on these days. This is a pleasant way of getting into the spirit of Christmas while supporting the Grand Island Historical Society. "Call now for reservations for seating is limited and sells out quickly," a spokesman for the Society said this week. Reservations ($14) for the noon luncheons are required by calling 773-3817. The event is appropriate for 12-year-olds and older. Dates of the luncheons and programs are:
• Tuesday, November 30 - Ruth Stahl's Cloth Dolls program
• Wednesday, December 1 - Antique Jewelry
• Saturday, December 4 - "The Little Black Basic Dress," a fashion show.
Historical Society October Open House - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island Park 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2004. The Victorian home, headquarters of the Society, is staffed with costumed docents to serve free refreshments and give guided tours. Admission is free. For more information, call 773-9182.
Historical Society Christmas Luncheons - Holiday Open Houses - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society's annual Christmas Holiday Noon Luncheons and programs will be held at River Lea in Beaver Island Park on the following dates (please note change from original schedule):
• Tuesday, November 30 - Ruth Stahl's Cloth Dolls program
• Wednesday, December 1 - Antique Jewelry
• Saturday, December 4 - "The Little Black Basic Dress," a fashion show.
Pre-paid reservations at $14 are required by calling Carol, 773-3817, after October 15th. Reservations should be made early as seating is limited. Checks may be made payable to Grand Island Historical Society.
Special Christmas Open Houses at River Lea will be held from 1-4 p.m. with holiday decorations for sale, and featuring music and refreshments. The Open House dates are:
• Christmas Open House - Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 1-4 p.m.
• Christmas Open House - Sunday, December 5, 2004 - 1-4 p.m.
Historical Society Announces October Meeting - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 7 in River Lea, Beaver Island State Park. Joseph Streamer, president of the Hamburg Historial Society and an avid and active railroad fan, will present "Early Buffalo Railroad History and the Construction of the Central Terminal." By telling about early Buffalo railroad history, he will set the scene for the need for the Central Terminal and then show slides of the construction of this historic building. The public is invited.
Change In Historical Society September Open House - 2004
The date for the Grand Island Historical Society's September Open House has been changed to Sunday, September 26, 2004. Members will offer free refreshments and there is no admission. Costumed docents wil escort visitors through their 155-year-old Victorian headquarters located in Beaver Island State Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2004.
Historical Society Events - 2004-2005
The Grand Island Historical Society begins its new year on Thursday, September 2, 2004 when members will meet for a potluck dinner in their headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. The year's calendar follows:
2004
• Thursday, September 2 - Pot Luck Dinner, River Lea, 6:30 p.m. Bring your own table service, a dish to pass and a friend. Nan Hoffman with enjoyable "Singing Through History"
• Tuesday, September 14 - Long Range Planning meeting, River Lea, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, September 19 - Open House at River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, October 7 - General Meeting, River Lea, 7:30 p.m. Joe Streamer, president, Hamburg Historical Society, active railroad fan, presents "Early Buffalo Railroad History and The Construction of the Central Terminal"
• Sunday, October 17 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, November 4 - General Meeting, River Lea, 7:30 p.m. Grand Island resident Judy Chapin Buzby will present an enactment of "Hattie's Remembrances of the Civil War," based on an autobiography of Judy's ancestress, Hattie Chapin
• Sunday, November 14, - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m. NOTE CHANGE FROM USUAL DATE
• Sunday, November 28 - Christmas Open House, River Lea, 1-4 p.m. Music, entertainment and refreshments
•Christmas luncheons, River Lea, 12 noon, special entertainment each day. Reservations required. Dates to be announced
• Sunday, December 5 - Christmas Open House, River Lea, 1-4 p.m. Quilt raffle drawing, 3:30 p.m.
2005
• Thursday, March 3 - General Meeting, 7 p.m., Grand Island Memorial Library, NOTE CHANGE OF TIME AND PLACE. Our annual "Antiques Appraisal and Show and Tell."
• Thursday, April 7 - General Meeting, River Lea, 7:30 p.m. An update on the continuing restoration of the Darwin Martin House and other projects of the Martin House Group.
• Sunday, April 17 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 5 - General Meeting, River Lea, 2-4 p.m. Election of Officers. Program to be announced
• May - Victorian Tea
• Sunday, May 15 - Open House, River Lea, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, June 2 - Installation dinner, River Lea, 6:30 p.m. Installation of Officers. Program to be announced. Reservations required
Historical Society Pot Luck - September 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society begins its new year 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2004 when members will meet for a pot luck dinner in their headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. The public is invited and everyone is asked to bring a place setting (plate and silverware) and a dish to pass. Entertainment will be Nan Hoffman presenting traditional and contemporary songs telling of people and events that shaped our country.
Curt Nestark Installed President Of Historical Society - June 2004
Fred Claus Photo
The Grand Island Historical Society held its Installation dinner at River Lea in Beaver Island Park on Thursday, June 3, 2004. Officers installed were from left: Treasurer Dottie Roehrig, President Curt Nestark, Corresponding Secretary Andrea Switzer and 2nd Vice President Marcia Traun.
Historical Society Installation 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold a catered Installation dinner at River Lea in Beaver Island Park at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004. Darcie Homme will present "The Life and Personality of Mary Todd Lincoln." For reservations ($13) call Barbara at 773-5300 by May 26, 2004.
Kaegebein Fourth Graders Enjoy Historical Society's Historic Tour -
2004
Photos taken at Town Hall.
Jodi Robinson Photos
It is the time of year when all Grand
Island fourth graders participate in the Grand Island Historical Society's historic tour of Grand Island. The
students and their guides travel by school bus and visit River Lea, Ferry Village, the ice house on East River Road,
the site of what was the Whitehaven Sawmill Settlement on the Holiday Inn property, the SS Corona off of Kirkwood Drive and a tour of the Town Hall.
Supervisor Peter McMahon started the tour of Town Hall
with an explanation of how town government works and a view of the past
supervisors. Next stop was a visit with Officer Chris Pyc and a visit to the
town jail cell, always the favorite stop on the tour. Town
Clerk Pattie Frentzel explained the duties of her office including license,
permit and tax payments. Councilwoman Mary Cooke then took over and brought the
students upstairs to view the upper foyer pointing out the wall of town justices,
the sesquicentennial quilt donated by the River Lea Quilters Guild, an old
poster donated by Hank Carroll and the Freedom Shrine. The final visit was
to the town court where Court Clerk Maria Burns explained the workings of
court.
Historical Society Announces April Open House - 2004
The Grand Island Historical Society is hosting an Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2004. "Come enjoy the spring beauty of the gardens, the history of a Victorian house by costumed docents, and homemade refreshments." Admission is free. For more Information, call 773-9182.
Historical Society Afternoon Tea - 2004
The 3rd annual "Victorian Afternoon Tea At River Lea" sponsored by the Grand Island Historical Society will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004. The tea is being held in the Society's headquarters at River Lea, Beaver Island Park, and is by pre-paid reservation only beginning April 19. Checks ($12) payable to G. I. Historical Society are to be mailed to Dottie Roehrig, 1890 Stony Point Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072. For further information, call Dottie at 773-5025. The event is not suitable for children under 11 years.
"Enjoy our homemade tea menu and a new and entertaining fashion show in the setting of our historical house," a Society spokesman said this week.
GI Historical Society Meeting - April 2004
Members of the Grand Island Historical Society will hold their general meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004 at River Lea in Beaver Island Park. The Collections Committee will present some of the special items that are in the Grand Island Historical Society Collection. "Some things we see all of the time, and are almost unaware of them; others we don't see because they are put away in the library or elsewhere," a spokesman for the Society said this week. "This program will reveal some of our hidden treasures," she said. Refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public.
Treasures at the Historical Society
Shown from left are Sharon Nichols, Harvey Long, Marcia Traun (in rear), Shirley Luther and Betty Killian.
For story, click "Treasures".
GI Historical Society Meeting - March 2004
Members of the Grand Island Historical Society will hold their general meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004 in the Grand Island Memorial Library Community Room. Those attending are asked to bring a treasure and have it analyzed and appraised. Refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public.
Historical Society Draws Winner, Hosts Final Holiday Open House - 2003
Society President Curt Nestark is shown with Society Member
Mary Cooke drawing the winning ticket for the annual raffle.
Barbi Lare Photo
The final Holiday Open House at RiverLea, the home of the Grand Island Historical Society, was well attended on Sunday, December 7, 2003. Refreshments, harp music, docents in period dress and beautiful Christmas decorations on the huge tree and throughout the mid-1800s farmhouse put attendees in the holiday spirit. The Society's annual raffle took place with the prize being a painting by former Society member, Dorothy Bascomb. Lucky winner was Andrea Lysk of Niagara Falls, NY.
To view Mrs. Bascomb's 1990 artwork, click "painting".
Holiday Luncheons 2003 A Noon Time Treat
Bridgeview Garden Club decorated the bathroom for the Holidays. Click photos for a larger view
Visting the Grand Island Room on Wednesday were (left) Teddy Linenfelser, Claire Card, Shirley Lee (front) and Dorothy Farquharson. Right photo shows Christine Ryshkus showing an example of her China painting.
Jodi Hayes Robinson Photos
Grand Island Historical Society members presented their annual Christmas Luncheons and programs on December 2-3, 2003 in River Lea and reservations for the final luncheon on Saturday have been sold out also. Christmas Chairman is Dorothy Roehrig. Luncheon Co-Chairmen are Carolyn Doebert and Doris Rees and Raffle Chairman is Suzanne Grafinger. Carol Moore and Marsha Traun served as Luncheon Reservation chair and Luncheon Hostess respectively.
Programs this year were a presentation on Tuesday by Su Harris on "The History and Traditions of Victorian Teas," Christine Ryshkus speaking and showing "The Art of China Painting" on Wednesday and the "Impersonation of Belva Lockwood" - Women's Rights Activist by Darcie Homme which will be given on Saturday, December 6.
The various rooms at River Lea were decorated for the season by the Historical Society (Living Room, Kitchen and Hallway), Historic Trinity (Dining Room), River Lea Quilters Guild (Bedroom), Bridgeview Garden Club (Bathroom), East Park Garden Club (Library) and Flower A Day Florist (Grand Island Room).
This year's holiday raffle is for a watercolor painted in 1990 by Society member and former resident Dorothy Bascomb. The painting is the artist's impression of how River Lea may have looked in an 1890s setting. The drawing will be held during the Christmas open house on December 7, 2003 when tickets will be available at River Lea in Beaver Island Park.
The Victorian homestead of Lewis F. Allen, located in Beaver Island State Park will be opened from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2003. There is no charge. Society President Curt Nestark and the membership urge the community to "come enjoy home made refreshments and entertainment (a harpist) while you tour the Victorian House. A visit on either day will surely spark your Christmas spirit." Some of the holiday decorations will be for sale.
Holiday Open Houses At River Lea - 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society will be hosting holiday Open Houses at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays, November 30 and December 7, 2003. There is no charge. Members are urging the community to "come enjoy home made refreshments and entertainment (a harpist) while you tour the Victorian House. A visit on either day will surely spark your Christmas spirit." Some of the holiday decorations wil be for sale.
A raffle drawing for a painting of Historic River Lea will take place on December 7. The painting will be on display and tickets will be available both days.
Beaver Island Park is located at the south end of Grand Island. Use Beaver Island Parkway to enter the park, continue through the park to the circle at the southern end of Beaver Island Park. River Lea driveway is on the right.
Admission and refreshments are free of charge.
"Buffalo's Millionaires" To Be Featured At November Meeting - 2003
Members of the Grand Island Historical Society welcomes all to their general meeting 7:30 p.m Thursday, November 6, 2003 in River Lea, Beaver Island State Park. "Buffalo's Millionaires" from yesteryears presented by Douglas Kohler will be the evening's program. Refreshments will be served. "Come think rich," a spokesman for the group urges.
Historical Society November Open House - 2003
Fred Claus Photo - Living Room at River Lea - Click for larger view
The Grand Island Historical Society's November Open House of Historic River Lea in Beaver Island State Park is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2003. Free admission and refreshments. "Join us for a step back in history."
Civil War Speaker Featured At October Meeting - 2003
Barbi Lare Photo
Benedict Maryniak, lifetime president of the Buffalo Civil War Round Table, spoke to the Grand Island Historical Society at the October 8, 2003 meeting at River Lea. His presentation on the Civl War and Western New York featured photos, memorabilia and a slide program. Society Director-At-Large Maggie Gushue is shown sharing some memorabilia with the speaker that she added to his collection.
Historical Society Christmas Luncheons - 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society's annual Christmas Holiday noon luncheons will be held on Tuesday, December 2, Wednesday, December 3 and Saturday, December 6, 2003 at River Lea in Beaver Island Park. "Enjoy a delicious lunch and entertainment in River Lea while it is decorated for the Christmas season," a spokesman for the Society said this week.
Reservations will be available after October 15, 2003 by contacting Carol at 773-3817. Cost is $14 per person and must be prepaid. Seating is limited so reserve early. Checks may be made payable to Grand Island Historical Society.
Programs for each day follow:
• Tuesday, December 2 - "History of Victorian Teas" presented by Su Harris
• Wednesday, December 3 - "The Art of China Painting" presented by Christine Ryshkus
• Saturday, December 6 - "Impersonation of Belva Lockwood - Women's Rights Activist" presented by Darcie Homme
This year's theme is "Christmas Memories 2003." The house will be decorated, with many items for sale and there will be an entertainment each day.
The Historical Society is most appreciative of the East Park Garden Club, Bridgeview Garden Club, Historic Trinity, River Lea Quilters and Flower A Day Florist for decorating River Lea for the Christmas season.
2003 Christmas Raffle At River Lea
Watercolor by Dorothy Bascomb - 1990
Barbi Lare Photo
This watercolor painted in 1990 by Dorothy Bascomb is the artist's impression of how River Lea may have looked in an 1890s setting.
It is the prize for the Historical Society's 2003 Christmas Raffle. The drawing will be held at the Christmas open house on December 7, 2003. Tickets for the raffle are available from members or at the Society's meetings on the first Thursday of the month at River Lea in Beaver Island Park.
Historical Society Open House Well Attended - September 2003
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Grand Island Historical Society members welcomed a good sized crowd on Sunday, September 21, 2003 when they held their first fall open house at River Lea, the Society's headquarters in Beaver Island State Park. Society Docent Sally Black is shown in the Grand Island Room where she was discussing displays with a guest (left) and Society Secretary Lyn Laman (right). The next open house at River Lea will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2003. A general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2 in River Lea is open to the public.
Historical Society October Meeting - 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold a general meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003 at Historic River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. Mr. Benedict Maryniak will speak on the Civil War and Western New York. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 773-9182.
Historical Society October Open House - 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society's October Open House of Historic River Lea in Beaver Island State Park is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2003. A Victorian home, River Lea's history relating to President Grover Cleveland and Mr. Lewis F. Allan will be told by costumed docents. Rereshments will be served and admission is free. For more information, call 773-9182.
Historical Society Open House - September 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society headquarters will be open to the public from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2003. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Costumed docents will be on hand to share the Island's history.
Historical Society Pot Luck - September 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society begins its new year 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2003 when members will meet for a pot luck dinner in their headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. There will not be a business meeting. The evening will be a chance to share home cooked food and good company in a delightful atmosphere. The public is invited and everyone is asked to bring a place setting (plate and silverware).
Historical Society Installation - June2003
Shown left are Suzanne Grafinger, Lyn Laman, Barbara Birt and Curt Nestark and featured speaker Darcie Hommie (pictured right).
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The Grand Island Historical
Society's annual installation of officers was held June 5, 2003 at
RiverLea. Society members were treated to a catered meal and the evening
included the induction of the Society's new president, Curt Nestark, as well
at 1st Vice President Barbara Birt, Recording Secretary Lyn Laman, and Director-at-Large Maggie Gushue. Former president, Suzanne Grafinger, served as
installing officer.
Featured speaker Darcie Hommie of Lockport portrayed Mrs. Grover Cleveland and related her life
story, including her life in the White House.
Historical Society Installation 2003
The Grand Island Historical Society will hold its Installation of Officers at River Lea in Beaver Island Park Thursday, June 5, 2003. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will feature Janice Nichols focusing on Frances Folsom Cleveland. Reservations ($12) are required for the dinner and may be made by calling Marcia, 773-9235.
Historical Society Announces May 2003 Meeting
The Grand Island Historical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003 in River Lea in Beaver Island Park. The program will feature Ruth Stahl making appraisals of antique items brought by the membership and guests. There is no charge. All are welcome to attend.
Historical Society Afternoon Tea 2003 Sold Out
April 28, 2003 . . .There are no tickets available for the tea.
An "Afternoon Tea At River Lea" sponsored by the Grand Island Historical Society will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003. The tea, being held in the Society's headquarters at River Lea, Beaver Island Park, is by pre-paid reservation only. Checks ($12) payable to G. I. Historical Society are to be mailed to Dottie Roehrig, 1890 Stony Point Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072.
The afternoon will feature tea, sandwiches and sweets and an historical hat show.
Historical Society Hosts 4th Grade Grand Island Tour - April 2003
Shown are Huth Road School students in the 4th grade classes of Mrs. Barbara Fontana, Mrs. Pat Chapin and Mrs. Elaine Kasprzyk.
Jodi Hayes Dodd Photos Click photo for a larger view.
Every year the town's fourth grade classes study the history of Grand Island and then are treated by the Grand Island Historical Society, to a bus tour of its historical sites. Society member Maggie Gushue serves as chairman and Mary Cooke is bus tour coordinator. First to make the tour on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 were the Huth Road School students.
This year's event began with a visit to River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. Society docents described what life was like in the mid-1800s as the children toured the home. The next stop on the tour was to historic Ferry Village. The students traveled past Tucker's Store, the last remaining "general store," the Bedell House site, the old ferry landing, Davern House and Davern's Tavern, which is now the Niagara River Station Fishing Club. Also mentioned was the Staley House, home of the first island telephone switchboard and the fact that Ferry Village at one time had its own gas well, sewer system and water tower.
The next destination was the Holiday Inn area at the east end of Whitehaven Road. Along the way the last remaining ice house was viewed at the old Rumsey farm on East River Road. The ice was taken from the river in the winter and would last until the summer in the specially designed house. At the Holiday Inn, the students were told of two historic events. The first was Ararat, the Jewish city of refuge that never came to be. The second was the Whitehaven Settlement, Grand Island's first industrial development established in 1834. All that remains of the settlement today is the smokehouse, saved when the Holiday Inn was built in the early 1970's.
The last stop was to view the smokestacks jutting out of the water just off shore at East River and Kirkwood Drive. These stacks belong to the SS Corona, a wooden steam-powered ship built in 1869. This ship transported passengers and freight for many years on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. A fire broke out on November 18, 1898 and the Corona burned to the waterline and sank.
Historical Society Announces April 2003 Meeting
The Grand Island Historical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003 in River Lea in Beaver Island Park. The program will be a 'Show and Tell' of members' historical items. Everyone is welcome to come and bring an item they can tell about and perhaps something passed down in the family.
Historical Society Announces Open House April 6
The Grand Island Historical Society is hosting an Open House at River Lea in Beaver Island Park on Sunday April 6, 2003 from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to come and enjoy a tour through the 1850s house. Admission is free.
Historical Society Announces March 2003 Meeting
The March 2003 Historical Society meeting will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003 in the Grand Island Memorial Library Community Room. Jim Sharpe will present a video of sesquicentennial events. The society's general meeting will follow the program. Newcomers are very welcome.
Quilt Winner Announced At River Lea - Dec. 2002
Mary Cooke and Suzanne Grafinger are holding the quilt.
Barbi Lare Photo
The Grand Island Historical Society's last Open House at River Lea for the 2002 season was held on Sunday, December 8th.
Interested folks wandered the rooms of the building to enjoy the decor and
to remember the past. It was also the time for the raffle drawing for the Christmas Quilt offered this year. Joan Costlow of Alden, NY was the lucky winner.
Hat Show At Final River Lea Luncheon 2002
Maggie Gushue who presented the Hat Show is shown left and Doris Reese,
Martha Kuusisto (hat winner) and Mrs. Gushue are pictured on the right.
Barbi Lare Photos
The home of the Grand Island Historical Society, RiverLea, was the location
of a series of Holiday Luncheons themed Christmas Memories 2002.
Historical Society member Maggie Gushue presented the "Hat
Fashion Show" during the final luncheon on Saturday, December 7, 2002. The show featured changing styles and hats spanning many years with many of them donated by Pat Rupp.
A feature of the Hat Show program was a raffle/door prize with a period hat box that went to lucky winner,
Martha Kuusisto.
Historical Society's Final Holiday Open House - Sunday, December 8, 2002
Christmas Holiday activities at River Lea come to an end on Sunday, December 8, 2002 when the Lewis F. Allen farmhouse, Society's headquarters in Beaver Island Park, will be open from 1-4 p.m. The house is completely decorated for Christmas and many of the decorations will be for sale.
A Christmas Quilt Raffle will take place that afternoon and raffle tickets for the 43" x 54" quilt in seasonal colors and fabrics will continue to be available until that time. Harpest Pat Ruof will play throughout the afternoon, refreshments will be served and there is no charge.
Historical Society's Holiday Luncheons 2002 A Sell-Out
Jodi Hayes Dodd Photos
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Historical Society Christmas Luncheon Chairmen Carolyn Doebert and Doris Rees and their committee are to be commended on the success of the Society's holiday luncheons held December 3, 4, and 7, 2002. Seating for 50 at River Lea for all three days was a sell-out. Tuesday's program featured "Schoenhut Circus-Antique Toys," and was presented by Ruth and Bob Zimmerman. The Zimmermans brought a large display of circus toys from their collection, all made by the Schoenhut Toy Company between 1872-1935. Society member Maggie Gushue presented a "Hat Fashion Show" on Wednesday which will be featured again at Saturday's luncheon.
Heading up the Christmas celebration at River Lea was Chairman Dorothy Roehrig. Carol Moore handled luncheon reservations, Suzanne Grafinger was raffle chairman and Marcia Traun served as luncheon hostess. Decorating throughout the house was done by the Bridgeview Garden Club (dining Room), East Park Garden Club (kitchen), Historic Trinity (bedroom and hallway), River Lea Quilter's Guild (library) and Grand Island Historical Society (living room, Grand Island room and bathroom).
The 150-year-old Lewis F. Allen home, the Society's headquarters in Beaver Island Park, will be open Sunday, December 8th from 1-4 p.m. for the final open house event of the 2002 holiday season. There is no charge and refreshments will be served.
Directions: After leaving the Beaver Island Parkway to enter the park, continue past the site of the Beaver Island Casino and travel along the river where the road circles to the left. River Lea is off to the right, almost at the end of the circle.
First Time Visitor to River Lea - Nov. 2002
Fred Claus Photo
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The Grand Island Historical Society held its November 2002 open house on the 17th of the month when photographer Fred Claus snapped this picture of his daughter Mikayla who was visiting the Society's headquarters for the very first time. Historical Society docent Florence Dollard offers an antique fan as Mikayla Claus, 3, enjoys trying on a vintage hat for size. Holiday Open Houses are scheduled from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays, December 1st and December 8th. There is no charge.
Historical Society Holiday Events 2002 - Heartwarming, Breathtaking - Don't Miss Out
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Society members Dottie Roehrig and Carol Moore had just begun decorating River Lea on Nov. 21, 2002 when these photos were taken. Most of the holiday trimmings will be put into place during the week of Thanksgiving 2002. Click photos for a larger view
The Christmas Holiday activities at River Lea in Beaver Island Park are always heartwarming, breathtaking and a way of remembering Christmases of long ago and a way of going even further back than that at holiday time. River Lea's Holiday Season 2002 begins with Historical Society members opening the 150 year old River Lea farmhouse to the public from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, December 1 and again on December 8, 2002. Harpest Pt Ruof will play throughout the afternoon, refreshments will be served and there is no charge. The Society, with help from various Island women's organizations, will completely decorate the home for Christmas with many of the decorations for sale. The Society's headquarters, built by Lewis F. Allen, and visited often by President Grover Cleveland, includes a bedroom, library, bathroom and "Grand Island" room upstairs. The huge living room downstairs is off to the left of the front door and center staircase, with the dining room on the right of the entry and the kitchen behind it. A large decorated Christmas tree will highlight the livingroom, the staircase railing will be bedecked in holiday trimmings and no room will go untouched for Christmas 2002 at River Lea. This year's events, chaired by Dottie Roehrig, are titled "150 Years of Christmas" in keeping with the town's Sesquicentennial and the age of the house.
Raffle tickets are available for a chance to win a beautiful Christmas "throw" made especially for the Historical Society by members of the River Lea Quilters Guild. It is 43" x 54" and made in colors and fabrics of the season. The quilt raffle will be held on December 8th during the Open House.
Members of the Historical Society will present their annual Holiday Luncheons by prepaid reservation only during the first week of December (Tuesday, Dec. 3, two openings; Wednesday, Dec. 4, booked; Saturday, Dec. 7, four openings). The $12 per person reservation includes a complete lunch and a program (Carol Moore, 773-3817).
If you have never visited River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, this is a perfect time of year to see what the Grand Island Historical Society is all about. Membership is $10 and everyone is welcome to join.
Directions: After leaving the Beaver Island Parkway to enter the park, continue past the site of the Beaver Island Casino and travel along the river where the road circles to the left. River Lea is off to the right, almost at the end of the circle.
Historical Society News - 2002
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The Grand Island Historical Society met at River Lea November 7, 2002 to begin
another season of activities. Members Carolyn Doebert (left) and Sharon Nichols
present a selection of the items now showing at the Society's home in Beaver
Island Park. The year's programs and events were discussed with the upcoming open house (Nov. 17, 2002) and
the Christmas Luncheon schedule being the main topics. The Society meets
on the first Thursday of the month.
Historical Society Open House - November 17, 2002
An Open House will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2002 at the Grand Island Historical Society headquarters, River Lea in Beaver Island State Park. Docents will provide a history of this victorian home and era. A special display on "Grand Island School Memories" will be featured. Admission to River Lea is free and the public is cordially invited. Directions to River Lea are printed at top of page.
November Historical Society Meeting 2002
A general meeting of the Grand Island Historical Society will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2002 at River Lea, Beaver Island State Park. The program is "Grand Island Memories." The public is cordially invited to attend. Directions to River Lea are printed at top of page.
"150 Years Of Christmas" - 2002
Dottie Roehrig, Historical Society Christmas Chairman
As part of the Christmas Holiday festivities - "150 Years of Christmas" - at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, members of the Historical Society will hold two open houses from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2002 and again on Sunday, December 8th. There will be refreshments, musical entertainment and decorations for sale. The events are free and open to the public. Historical Society Holiday chairman is Dottie Roehrig.
The Society will again present their annual Holiday Luncheons on December 3, 4 and 7, 2002 beginning at noon. Luncheon programs will be Shoenhut Circus Antique Toys on Tuesday, December 3rd and a Vintage Hat Show on Wednesday, December 4th and Saturday, December 7th. River Lea, the historic Lewis F. Allen farmhouse, will be completely decorated for the holidays and will also be open from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 1 and Sunday, December 8, 2002.
Luncheon reservations at $12 per person must be prepaid and are being taken after October 1, 2002 by Carol Moore, 773-3817. Seating is limited and usually sells out early. Checks should be made payable to G. I. Historical Society. Directions to River Lea are printed at top of page.
Fashion Show brings Back Memories - Fall 2002
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The Grand Island Historical Society, in cooperation with the Historic Trinity
Committee, presented "History In Fashions" in celebration of Grand Island's 150th birthday. Modeled were wedding gowns, going away outfits, play wear and everyday dresses. All styles of shoes were on display. A host of lovely ladies modeled the styles of the years, and refreshments
were offered following the show which was narrated by Marilyn Randolph. The costume
committee of Suzanne Grafinger and Margaret Gushue outdid themselves
presenting a wide variety of fashions. Many others provided assistance
behind the scenes to create a very pleasant afternoon on Saturday, October 19, 2002.
Grand Island History Society Quilt Raffle 2002
The Grand Island Historical Society is holding a Quilt Raffle as part of its Christmas Holiday activities at River Lea in Beaver Island Park. The quilt to be raffled is "throw" size, 43" x 54" in beautiful Christmas colors and fabrics, made especially for the Historical Society by members of the River Lea Quilters Guild.
Tickets at $1 each or a book of six for $5 are available from any member of the Society or from Raffle Chairman Suzanne Grafinger, at 773-3019. The quilt raffle will be held on December 8th during the Open House.
The River Lea house will be decorated for the holidays by various Island groups and will be open free of charge to the public on Sundays, December 1 and December 8, 2002 from 1-4 p.m. There will be musical entertainment, refreshments and many of the decorations will be for sale.
Historical Society Holiday Luncheons - 2002
"150 Years Of Christmas"
As part of the Christmas Holiday festivities at River Lea in Beaver Island State Park, members of the Historical Society will present their annual Holiday Luncheons on December 3, 4 and 7 beginning at noon. Luncheon programs will be Shoenhut Circus Antique Toys on Tuesday, December 3rd and a Vintage Hat Show on Wednesday, December 4th and Saturday, December 7th. River Lea, the historic Lewis F. Allen farmhouse, will be completely decorated for the holidays and will also be open from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 1 and Sunday, December 8, 2002.
Luncheon reservations at $12 per person must be prepaid and are being taken after October 1, 2002 by Carol Moore, 773-3817. Seating is limited and usually sells out early. Checks should be made payable to G. I. Historical Society.
Grand Island History In Fashions - 2002
The Grand Island Historical Society and Historic Trinity will present a vintage fashion show on Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2002 as part of the Sesquicentennial celebrations. The show, which will feature entertainment with a Grand Island theme, will be held at 2 p.m. in Historic Trinity Chapel at 2100 Whitehaven Road. Refreshments will be served.
Historical Society members Suzanne Grafinger and Maggie Gushue are combining their talents to create a pleasing collection of clothing with a Grand Island history, and modeled by local residents. Fashions spanning 150 years will be included, from the 19th century cumbersome Victorian, through the 20th century when 'prim and proper' became passe'.
Prepaid reservations at $13 per person are requested. Reservations may be made by calling Dottie Roehrig, 773-5025 or by sending a check, payable to the Grand Island Historical Society, to her at 1890 Stony Point Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072. Admission at the door is $15.
Profits will benefit the Grand Island Historical Society and the Historic Trinity Chapel.
Historical Society Presents Pierce Arrow Cars Program - Nov. 2001
Suburbanization of Grand Island Is Historical Society's April Meeting Topic
Holiday Open House at Riverlea - 2000
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