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Form Follows Function: The Octagon House
A short history of the octagon house at 760 Castle Street. -
The Chew Family
A short biography of the Chew family in Geneva. -
Tale of Two Board Presidents: Dr. George and Marjorie Hucker
Brief biographies of Dr. George and Marjorie Hucker. -
To Strike or Not to Strike
A brief history of labor unions in Geneva. -
A National Reading Club Comes to Geneva
A short history of the Bay View Reading Circle in Geneva. -
The Community Response to the (Geneva) Princeton Plan
The community response to Geneva’s attempts to address racial imbalance in its schools. -
The (Geneva) Princeton Plan: 56 Years Later
A look back at Geneva’s attempts to address racial imbalance in its schools. -
Film Reels and Video Tapes
Overview of the film reel and video tape preservation project -
What Price Peace?
The formation and activities of the Geneva Peace Council during the 1930s. -
From Pre-Emption Park to Courtyard Apartments
A reflection on our November 2023 Community Conversation and housing in Geneva -
A Survivor of the Civil War: The Letters of James Pressley Fulton
Overview of the Civil War correspondence of James Pressley Fulton (1843-1919) who served in the 126th New York Infantry. -
No Movies on Sunday
In April 1919, New York State passed an act that granted cities a local option to legalize Sunday movies. A look back on how Geneva legalized showing movies on Sundays. -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery, Part 2
The second article about the history of the Syrian community in Geneva. -
Miniature Golf in the 1930s
A brief history Geneva’s miniature golf courses -
Pass the Ocean, Spin the Top: The Friendship Squares of Geneva
A brief look at the Friendship Squares of Geneva. -
A Digital Dark Age
A continued discussion on the digital world in the context of archiving -
The Interesting Life of Smith’s Park
Overview of Smith’s Park, developed by nurseryman and philanthropist William Smith. -
African American Veterans Buried At Glenwood Cemetery
Profiles of African American veterans buried in the Swift Post Veteran’s Plot (formerly Soldier’s Hill) at Glenwood Cemetery -
Family Connection Through Printing
Family connections to Geneva through printing companies -
The Rest of the story: 1972 Geneva High School Student Walkout
A continuation of the Finger Lakes Times Looking Back article about the March 1972 Geneva High School (Geneva, New York) student walkout. -
The Inevitable Woman: Helen Moore Quigley
A brief biography of Helen Moore Quigley. -
American Issues Forum
Overview of “Geneva, A City of Many Nations,” one of the panel discussions based on the American Issues Forum and held as part of the city's Bicentennial activities. -
Got A Nickel?
Brief history of slot machines in Geneva. -
Visiting the Syrian Community in Glenwood Cemetery
A brief history of the Syrian community in Geneva, New York. -
Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church
A brief history of Grace Willowdale Episcopal Church., -
Over the River and Through the Woods: Loomis Wood
A history of the Loomis Woods. -
Listening and Learning
Overview of cassette tape transcription and audio reel digitization projects connected to oral histories in Historic Geneva’s collection. -
My Geneva Is … Then and Now
Photographs are important to documenting Geneva's stories. One example is the photographs for a lot on Lake Street. -
A Victorian Murder Trial
Overview of the 1899 murder trial of Michael Houlihan -
The Spanish Association of the Finger Lakes
Brief history of Spanish Association of the Finger Lakes in Geneva, New York. -
Those Who Came Before Us
Overview of local historians who have chronicled and preserved Geneva's stories. -
Was Charles Bean a Conman, Part 2?
More mysteries surrounding Charles Bean -
Was Charles Bean a Conman?
Was Charles Bean's school for young men real or figment of his imagination? -
When Sherlock Holmes, Jr. Came to Town
Who is Sherlock Holmes, Jr., and why did he come to Geneva? -
The Mysterious McPaddens
Trying to chronicle the history of the McPadden Family. -
Keeping Your Archive With Us
How Historic Geneva can help community organizations with their collections -
Benjamin Cleggett; Civil Rights Activist
The story of Benjamin Cleggett. -
Temple Theatre and Regent Theater
Brief histories of the Temple Theatre and Regent Theater -
Washington Harrison Donaldson, the aeronaut
A brief biography of aeronaut Washington Harrison Donaldson -
What’s Up with the Susan B Anthony Photo?
A discussion on accepting items in Historic Geneva's collections. -
My Geneva Is…Home Edition
In an effort to expand the photograph collection, all Genevans are invited to submit photos of houses around Geneva from any time period. -
What Is A Finding Aid And How Does It Work?
A quick tutorial on finding aids -
The Missing House on Park Place
The story of the missing house - 12 Park Place -
Historians At Home: Becky Chapin
Our third post in our "Historians At Home" series. -
William and Luella Gracey
The musical talents of the Graceys. -
Archives In The News
A few current stories about archives in the news. -
Voices From the Archives
Excerpts of oral histories with members of local African American community. -
Why Don’t We Just Digitize Everything?
Reflections on the digital age in the context of archiving -
Mystery of the Mill
A brief history of the flour and grist mill on Castle Street -
My Geneva Is …
For our archivist, her Geneva is cold Sunday mornings at the Geneva Rec Center -
On the Importance of City Directories
Brief history of city directories and the usefulness of directories in conducting research -
St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Part 2
A selection of veterans buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery -
PB Oakley
Brief biography of photojournalist PB Oakley. -
Salvation Army
Chronicle of the Salvation Army’s presence in Geneva. -
What is an Archivist Without Their Archives?; or Why Archivists are Up on their Tetanus
Our archivist working from home during the pandemic -
Meet Gerald and Viacita Fowler, Part 2
Viacita Folwer and her work in Geneva -
Meet Gerald and Viacita Fowler, Part 1
Gerald Folwer and his work at the Schine theatres in Geneva. -
Edwin Becker: Inventor, Poet and Engineer
Brief biography of Edwin Becker -
Brookside Cemetery
Brief history of Brookside Cemetery. -
The Ice War Continueth, Part 3: Kashong Ice Company
The story of the Kashong Ice Company. -
The Ice War Continueth, Part 2
Tensions in the ice harvesting community -
When You’re Shut Out of a Club…Start Your Own
A brief history of the College Club of Geneva. -
The Novelty of a Find
A box found in the Archives provides insight into village politics during the mid-1800s. -
Modern Day Figure Skating in Geneva
Recollections on being a member of the Lake Country Figure Skating Club. -
From Zoology to Metaphysics: College Courses in 19th and 20th Centuries
Overview of courses offered schools and colleges in Geneva during the 1800s and 1900s. -
Almanacks; Or Predicting the Future
Brief history of almanancs. -
Gossip is Not a 21st Century Thing
Overview of publications from Geneva High School -
Blanchard Bartlett Walker: A World Traveler
The travels of Blanchard Bartlett Walker through her diaries and scrapbooks. -
Airports in Geneva
Brief history of airports in Geneva, New York. -
Welcome to Geneva: Enjoy Your Stay
Brief history of hotels in Geneva.
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.