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The Geneva Women’s Free Rest Room Association
Brief history of the Geneva Women’s Free Rest Room Association. -
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. -
Geneva’s Lakefront: 1904 and Today
A 1904 map of Geneva's lakefront reveals the extent of change that has occurred in the built environment and residents' attitudes about it in 120 years. -
Irving Hall
A brief history of Irving Hall located on Seneca Street. -
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. -
Food and Drinks Businesses in Downtown Geneva
Brief histories of downtown buildings in Geneva, that are currently bars and restaurants -
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 -
Hearing from You: William Holleran, Carpenter
Brief biography of carpenter William Holleran -
W.F. Humphrey Press on Pulteney Street
Brief history of W.F. Humphrey Press -
Labor and Labor Day in Geneva
Early history of Geneva Federation of Labor. -
From Beyond: Geneva’s Unheard Voices (A Theatrical Walking Tour)
HWS Theatre and Historic Geneva present a theatrical walking tour that brings to life iconic African American figures from Geneva’s past. -
Temple Theatre and Regent Theater
Brief histories of the Temple Theatre and Regent Theater -
Lakeside Park
A brief history of Lakeside Park in Geneva. -
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 -
My Geneva Is….
For our curator his Geneva is Geneva History Museum and Lake Drum Brewing. -
Salvation Army
Chronicle of the Salvation Army’s presence in Geneva. -
Vacation In Your Own Backyard
Activities that can be done Geneva throughout the summer -
Living in a Digital World
A public historian adjusts to working in the new "normal." -
Meet Gerald and Viacita Fowler, Part 1
Gerald Folwer and his work at the Schine theatres in Geneva. -
“A Jewel of an Actress:” Emily Bancker in Geneva
Emily Bancker's performances at the Smith Opera House in the 1890s. -
Early History of the Geneva Family YMCA
The beginning of the Geneva Family YMCA -
Modern Day Figure Skating in Geneva
Recollections on being a member of the Lake Country Figure Skating Club. -
Books and Reading
An appeal plea to read books, newspapers, or magazines in print or electronic format. -
Christmas in Geneva 50 Years Ago
Christmas shopping based on ads from the November 27, 1968 edition of the Geneva Times. -
Welcome to Geneva: Enjoy Your Stay
Brief history of hotels in Geneva. -
A Genial, Good Hearted Man: Dan Deegan, Part 1
The first in series about business man and sportsman Dan Deegan. -
The Great Lunch Wagon Controversy of 1897
Debate in 1897 on whether Geneva should have a lunch wagon. -
Every Building Tells A Story: Retail Architecture, Part I
First in a series about retail architecture in downtown Geneva. -
Images from the Collection
Stories behind six images from our photo collection -
Classical Music in Geneva, Part II
The second in a series about classical music performances in Geneva. -
Classical Music in Geneva, Part 1
The first in a series about classical music performances in Geneva. -
The Last Music Store
Brief history of music stores in Geneva, New York -
Geneva 15 years ago
Reflections on living in Geneva. -
Famous 19th-Century Musicians in Geneva
I have been researching music in Geneva for several years. If I found a newspaper article while searching for something else, I saved it. In this way I came across a number of unfamiliar names who performed in Geneva in the 19th century. The advertisements, previews, and reviews certainly made them sound important, but who were they? -
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. -
Geneva’s Stories: Urban Renewal in Geneva
The first video in a monthly series of short Geneva history stories, beginning with Urban Renewal. -
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. -
Accidental History Topics
I’ve posted photos to the historical society’s Facebook page for two and a half years. Digging further into the collection to come up with fresh material, I found this photo of Castle Street -
Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District
By John Marks, Curator of Collections and Exhibits About 18 months ago I wrote about the details of national, state, and local historic preservation programs. They bear revisiting in the wake of the National Register of Historic Places approving the Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District. The district includes most of traditional downtown, the rectangle formed by Seneca, Exchange, Castle, and Main Streets. Linden Street More » -
Lift Up Thine Eyes: The Upper Floors of Downtown Geneva
Overview of downtown Architecture -
Looking Back on Chocolate Almond Coffee Cake and Department Stores
Brief history of J. W. Smith Dry Goods Co. -
Geneva’s Armory: Form and Function
Overview of the history of Geneva's Armory building. -
Linden Street
Geographically, Linden Street is the heart of downtown. -
Pierce and Bickford
Brief biography of architects Joseph Pierce and Hiriam Bickford.
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.