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Grand Island, NY
Since 1962

News Page 2012

PO Box 135
Grand Island, NY 14072


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River Lea
The Grand Island Historical Society restored and maintains the farm house
known as River Lea and located in Beaver Island State Park.
It was built on Lewis F. Allen's property, Allenton Farms,
by his son, W. Cleveland Allen. Today it is owned by New York State.

Membership Form - Please Join
Directions To River Lea
Calendar of Events
Society Officers 2011-2012
Mission Statement
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Grand Island Historical Society & River Lea History
Grand Island History - Published 1898 By Truman C. White
Jim Fisher's Avocational Archaeology & Lithic Technology Web Site
Grand Island History and Photos (Update 9/20/09)
River Lea Artists - Photos - Paintings
- Artists James Edward Montanari - Eugene Matthew Dyczkowski ("Dick")






Historical Society Meeting - March 2012

   Members of the Grand Island Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at The Apostolic Church, corner of Stony Point and Bedell roads. Guest speaker will be John Fagant, local author, speaking on his book, "The Best of the Bargain: Lincoln in Western New York." The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. Please note the location of this meeting.