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Railroad Accidents and Safety
Horrific railroad accidents were common in the 1800s in Geneva and elsewhere, as technology and speed outstripped concerns for risk and safety. -
The Battle of the Avenue B Railroad Crossing
When the Geneva village trustees went to war over a rail crossing. -
Disasters on Land and Water
Danger on water and land plagued 19th-century Americans. -
Airports in Geneva
Brief history of airports in Geneva, New York. -
A Mobe By Any Other Name . . .
The debate on what to call automobiles as seen through local newspapers. -
There’s Nothing Like A Model T
A visit to Rose Hill by the Model T Ford Club International provides insights into the Model T. -
Oh, those 1960s Cars!
I am not a car buff. My vehicle doesn’t have to be sporty, exotic or sexy, but it just needs to get me from my home to my destination safely and comfortably. -
Carriages and Wagons and Of Course, the Horse
Almost everyone who knows me knows I am fascinated by horses. The way they move, how graceful they can be, and the fact that their history is so entwined with that of humans intrigues me. -
The First Leg of the Journey Home
A member of the Johnston family's journey back to Scotland. -
The Seneca Chief
History of the steamboat, Seneca Chief -
The Helpful Horse
The rise of the automobile and the decline of using horses for transportation in Geneva, New York.
Historic Geneva is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, genealogy, and the area's industry and agriculture. The Society maintains four historic 19th century properties, an archive and library, a museum and runs programs and events related to the history of Geneva and the Finger Lakes area.