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Cattaraugus County

An Imperiled Civil War Memorial

November 22, 2015 by Mark H. Dunkelman 3 Comments

Cattaraugus County Memorial Dedication 4 copyMore than two hundred Civil War veterans and a large crowd of citizens gathered in Little Valley, the county seat, on September 7, 1914, for the dedication of the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building. A plaque above the entrance stated the structure’s purpose: “To the memory of its soldiers and sailors in the War of the Rebellion, this building is erected by Cattaraugus County.” [Read more…] about An Imperiled Civil War Memorial

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Cattaraugus County, Civil War, Historic Preservation, Landmark Society of Western NY

Grant Awarded To Help Save Civil War Memorial

March 3, 2015 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Cattaraugus County Memorial Dedication 1914The Landmark Society of Western New York has awarded a $2,500 grant to promote an effort to save the Cattaraugus County Civil War Memorial & Historical Building in Little Valley, NY.  The grant was made to the Citizens Advocating Memorial Preservation (CAMP), a local citizen group formed to stop plans to demolish 100-year-old building dedicated to Civil War Veterans

The funds will be used to develop a preliminary preservation plan.  The work will be performed by Clinton Brown Company, which specializes in renewing historic buildings. [Read more…] about Grant Awarded To Help Save Civil War Memorial

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Cattaraugus County, Grants, Historic Preservation, Landmark Society of Western NY

Casino Push Recalls 1960s Catskills Nuke Project

September 30, 2014 by John Conway 2 Comments

Sullivan County Nuclear PlantEven those who are not particularly astute observers of the current battle for casino licenses have recognized that the struggle has devolved into one in which some of those in the running have resorted to pointing out how desperate they are.

Sullivan and Ulster Counties seem to be in the lead in this dubious category, and although it will likely be worth it if it lands a casino for one or both, it remains to be seen what the long term impact of such reverse promotion will be, especially if no casinos are forthcoming. [Read more…] about Casino Push Recalls 1960s Catskills Nuke Project

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Catskills, Cattaraugus County, Industrial History, Orange County, Sullivan County, Ulster County

History and Economic Development:
Some Lessons from Western New York

July 23, 2013 by Peter Feinman 7 Comments

1698There are two regions which have Path through History plans listed on the ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDEC) for New York State.

I’ve reviewed the Long Island region proposal here.  As will be seen, there are certain overlaps and parallels in their respective plans and differences as well between their plans and those of the Western New York region, which I’ll cover here. [Read more…] about History and Economic Development:
Some Lessons from Western New York

Filed Under: History, Western NY Tagged With: Allegheny County, Buffalo, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Economic Development, Erie County, Lake Ontario, Monroe County, Niagara County, Path Through History, Rochester, Tourism

Peter Feinman: The George Bailey of New York History

January 9, 2012 by Peter Feinman Leave a Comment

George Bailey is alive and well and living in New York. No, not in Seneca Falls which claims to be the inspiration for It’s A Wonderful Life‘s Bedford Falls, but in Cattaraugus, south of Buffalo. There Patrick J. Cullen serves as the president of the Bailey Savings and Loan AKA the Bank of Cattaraugus (see The Bank Around the Corner by Alan Feuer, New York Times). [Read more…] about Peter Feinman: The George Bailey of New York History

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Cattaraugus County, Peter Feinman, Public History, Ulster County

Civil War Nurse Dedication Ceremony

November 11, 2010 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

In 1911, Civil War nurse Lucy Blanchard died in Fenton, Michigan. Her remains were brought back to Syracuse and she was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. For ninety-nine years, her grave was unmarked and the memory of her service faded. Thanks to the efforts of Michigan historian Len Thomas, Lucy’s life story has been researched in depth. With the help of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, a government headstone has been placed on Lucy’s grave.

On Saturday morning, November 13 at 11 o’clock, all are invited to pay tribute to this courageous lady, so long forgotten. For more information and a map to the gravesite, go to:

Filed Under: Western NY Tagged With: Cattaraugus County, Civil War, Gender History, Medical History, Military History, Onondaga County, Syracuse

NY Correction History Society: Cattaraugus County

December 18, 2008 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

To mark this December month of Cattaraugus County’s Bicentennial, the website of the New York Correction History Society (NYCHS) is unveiling a multi-page timeline presentation on the executions of 12 men convicted of murder in that “Enchanted Mountains County” of southwestern New York.

Besides detailing the 12 murder cases individually, the timeline presentation also serves as a vehicle to explore interesting historical developments that provide wider context to the cases. These include looking at the histories of the county jails, sheriffs, and courts as well as at execution methods and at other Cattaraugus-related murder case convictions not resulting in executions.

The timing of the presentation’s unveiling is appropriate because the first and the last Cattaraugus murders resulting in executions took place during Decembers 70 years apart. The first happened Dec. 18, 1869; the last, Dec 9, 1939.

Of the 12 men executed, two were hanged at the Little Valley Jail (both involved December murders, 14 years apart), four were electrocuted at Auburn Prison, and six were electrocuted at Sing Sing.

Next to each date on the timeline appears a very brief entry outlining the case. Under each entry appears a link line “For more details.” Clicking that link line accesses a page providing an in-depth account of the case.

In addition to the case narration and explorations of historical contexts, the individual case pages include notes discussing source materials used. The source notes sections are provided so that others interested in pursuing further research can have starting points for beginning their quests.

The NYCHS project was undertaken with the encouragement, support and assistance of Cattaraugus County administrator Jack Searles and County Historian Sharon Fellows. Thomas McCarthy is the NY Correction History Society’s general secretary and webmaster.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Cattaraugus County, Crime and Justice, NY Correction History Society, Online Resources

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