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Form Follows Function: The Octagon House
A short history of the octagon house at 760 Castle Street. -
Cornell Agritech
A brief history of the site Cornell Agritech (formerly the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station) now stands on. -
The Recent Past in Photos
In 2003 Historic Geneva gave disposable film cameras to fifth graders and asked them to take photos of their surroundings. -
Well House and Garden Shed Roof Project
Brief overview of the well house and garden shed roof project at Rose Hill Mansion. -
From Pre-Emption Park to Courtyard Apartments
A reflection on our November 2023 Community Conversation and housing in Geneva -
Irving Hall
A brief history of Irving Hall located on Seneca Street. -
Houghton House
A brief history of Houghton House on the campus of Hobart and William Smith College. -
We Were Here In 1898: Buildings and Places
Overview of buildings and places around Geneva that existed in 1898 and are still here today -
Hearing From You: The Breuer Hotel
Brief history of the Breuer Hotel. -
Cracker Factory
The third and final post about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. -
Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church
A brief history of Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church., -
The Prouty-Chew House: From Family Home to Museum and Work Space
There were many changes involved in transforming the Prouty-Chew house from a house to a museum. -
Food and Drinks Businesses in Downtown Geneva
Brief histories of downtown buildings in Geneva, that are currently bars and restaurants -
The Prouty Family Home
Discover how the Prouty-Chew House changed over the Prouty family's forty-year residence. -
Hearing from You: William Holleran, Carpenter
Brief biography of carpenter William Holleran -
Historians At Home: Jeanine Housman
Our fourth post in our "Historians At Home" series. -
The Missing House on Park Place
The story of the missing house - 12 Park Place -
DeSales High School: The Early Years
A look at the early history of DeSales High School -
Mystery of the Mill
A brief history of the flour and grist mill on Castle Street -
What’s Next? Future Historic Preservation in Geneva
Discussion of future historic preservation in Geneva. -
Concealed Shoes
The phenomenon of concealed shoes. -
Greek Revival Architecture: The Basics
An introduction to Greek Revival Architecture. -
Early History of the Geneva Family YMCA
The beginning of the Geneva Family YMCA -
What’s a Belvedere?
Answers to commonly asked questions at Rose Hill Mansion - what is a belvedere and why is it called that? -
Back to School
Overview of school buildings using photos and floor plans from "Report of [New York] State Superintendent of Public Instruction" (1897) including Cortland Street and Lewis Street Schools in Geneva, New York. -
Modern Living with 16th Century Charm: Geneva’s Row Houses
Brief history of Geneva's row houses -
Every Building Tells a Story: Retail Architecture, Part II
Second in a series about retail architecture in Geneva. -
Every Building Tells A Story: Retail Architecture, Part I
First in a series about retail architecture in downtown Geneva. -
Howard & Union Streets
A brief history of Howard and Union Streets -
Every Building Tells a Story: Brook and North Brook Streets
A brief history of Brook and North Brook Streets. -
Adobe Houses in Geneva
Overview of adobe houses in Geneva, New York. -
Sherrill Street
A brief history of Sherrill Street. -
Surviving Houses on Hamilton Street
Hamilton Street has undergone the most change of any existing street in Geneva. -
Starting Over
Starting over in a new house. -
Tour of Homes, Part Two
Preview of the 2016 Tour of Homes -
Tour of Homes, Part One
Preview of the 2016 Tour of Homes -
Geneva’s Stories: Urban Renewal in Geneva Part Two
Second part of a two-part series on the impact of 1960s Urban Renewal on Geneva, NY. -
Fund for Historic Geneva
After two essays about urban renewal, both government and private, it’s time to turn to historic preservation. -
Building A Better Geneva: Urban Renewal, Part II
After seven years of applying for Urban Renewal money, evaluating property conditions and values, and organizing the work, demolition began in March 1966. -
Building A Better Geneva: Urban Renewal, Part I
For those of us of a certain age, urban renewal is the scapegoat for unpleasant change in our communities. “Why did they [always an unnamed “they”] tear down X, Y, and Z?” “Urban renewal.” While I sympathize with mourning the loss of what used to be, I wanted to find out what urban renewal really was, why communities embraced it, and who “they” were. -
Marian Cruger Coffin
Brief biography of landcape architect Marian Cruger Coffin -
Rose Hill Turns 175!
When newly built, President Martin Van Buren visited Rose Hill Mansion 175 years ago. -
Tour of Homes
37 High Street The definition of “home” varies from person to person. It might be spiritual or physical, temporary or long term. This year’s theme for the Geneva Historical Society’s Tour of Homes is What is Home. The homes and properties on the tour are each unique but they all share one thing in common – to someone they are home. 21 Jay Street On More » -
Lift Up Thine Eyes: The Upper Floors of Downtown Geneva
Overview of downtown Architecture -
Geneva House Architecture
Overview of Geneva's residential architecture. -
Geneva’s Armory: Form and Function
Overview of the history of Geneva's Armory building. -
Pierce and Bickford
Brief biography of architects Joseph Pierce and Hiriam Bickford. -
No Free Money: Historic Preservation 101
Historic Preservation 101
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.