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Rex Tracy, Local Photographer
Brief biography of photographer Rex Tracy (1903–1987) -
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. -
A Finger Lakes Staycation
Thoughts on a spending a summer vacation closer at home. -
Box Lacrosse in Geneva
Overview box lacrosse in Geneva from 1933 to 1950. -
Mr. (Geneva) Lacrosse: Dr. Jay Byington Covert
Dr. Jay Byington Covert was possibly the biggest promoter of lacrosse in Geneva. -
Early History of Lacrosse at Hobart College
Chronicle of the early history of lacrosse at Hobart College. -
The Early History of Lacrosse
The Native American roots of lacrosse. -
Last Picture Show?
Memories of the seeing movies at the Smith Opera House, Cinema (originally the Regent Theater) and Geneva Movieplex. -
Jenny Lind, the 19th-Century Taylor Swift?
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish soprano, is compared to Taylor Swift. -
Stereo Cards in Our Collection
Brief history of stereo cards. -
December 1922
Happening in and around Geneva in December 1922 based on local newspapers. -
People from the St. Patrick’s Cemetery 2023 Tour
Overview of the residents featured in the 2023 tour of t Patrick's Cemetery -
Apple Cider in Popular Culture
As a symbol of a simpler time, apple cider has appeared in popular culture, including paintings, songs, and even a Presidential election. -
Irving Hall
A brief history of Irving Hall located on Seneca Street. -
A Tale of Two Williams
The connection between gunsmiths William Gardner (1793-1882) and William Billinghurst (1807-1880). -
New Acquisitions
Overview of the newest exhibit at the Geneva History Museum, New Acquisitions. -
Town and Gown at Historic Geneva, 2023
Overview of our relationship with Hobart and William Smith Colleges. -
Teaching Black History at Geneva High School
Experience of speaking to Geneva High School's African American Literature class about local African American history. -
Online Collections in the Public Domain
Overview of museums with online collections in the public domain. -
Hearing From You: The Breuer Hotel
Brief history of the Breuer Hotel. -
This Was Written By A Human
Musings on the latest technology and writing monthly blog articles. -
I’ll See You in My Dreams: 1920s Records and Record Players
Overview of record players and records sold in Geneva during the 1920s based on ads in the Geneva Daily Times. -
Cracker Factory
The third and final post about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. -
Geneva Cutlery Company
The second in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Cutlery Company -
The Geneva Shears Company
The first in a series of posts about 35 Lehigh Street in Geneva, New York. Includes a brief history of the Geneva Shears Company. -
Food and Drinks Businesses in Downtown Geneva
Brief histories of downtown buildings in Geneva, that are currently bars and restaurants -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 4
The fourth and final article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 3
The third article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 2
The second article in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
The Pre-Emption Line, Part 1
The first in a series about the Pre-Emption Line. -
Music in Geneva: Jack Bullock
Brief biography of musician Jack Bullock. -
Music in Geneva: Ken Petersen, Legendary Appleknocker
The story of Ken Petersen and the Appleknockers -
Hearing from You: William Holleran, Carpenter
Brief biography of carpenter William Holleran -
2021 Collections Year in Review
Artifact donation highlights in 2021. -
Hearing from You: The Rest of the Story
Examples of how our online viewers recently helped to fill in the gaps for some of Geneva’s stories. -
More Stories from St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Overview of some of the residents of St Patrick's Cemetery -
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. -
Off to College, Then and Now
A comparison of the admission process at Hobart College in 1839-1839 and 1911-1912 -
Twenty-first Century Collecting
Thoughts on collecting contemporary items. -
“Any New and Useful Improvement”
Geneva patent holders before 1900. -
Lifelong Learning
Overview of lifelong learning opportunities from around the community. -
Ella Cripps: “Hobby and Occupation – Music”
Brief biography of Ella Cripps -
Vocational Education Through the Years
A brief overview of vocational education. -
Historians at Home: John Marks
The first post in our "Historians at Home" series. -
DeSales High School: The Early Years
A look at the early history of DeSales High School -
2020 Collection Reflections
Artifact donation highlights in 2020 -
My Geneva Is….
For our curator his Geneva is Geneva History Museum and Lake Drum Brewing. -
St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Part 1
Overview the history of St. Patrick's Cemetery and some of its residents -
Memories of Geneva Rollerdrome
A brief history and memories of the Geneva Rollerdrome. -
Alcott Beardsley, Teacher and Musician
A brief biography of teacher and musician Alcott Beardsley -
What’s Next? Future Historic Preservation in Geneva
Discussion of future historic preservation in Geneva. -
Historic Preservation Month
Review of recent historic preservation projects in Geneva. -
Living in a Digital World
A public historian adjusts to working in the new "normal." -
“Likes to Draw Pictures:” Mary Flanigan Gauerke
Brief biography of cartoonist Mary Flanigan Gauerke. -
A Brief History of the T-Shirt
A history of the "plain white t-shirt." -
A New Year’s Wish for More Artifacts
An appeal for artifacts. -
A Christmas Wish for More History
An appeal for photographs. -
“A Friend of the Gutted Stick:” Francis “Babe” Kraus
Brief biography of Francis "Babe" Kraus. -
Early History of the Geneva Family YMCA
The beginning of the Geneva Family YMCA -
William Smith College Athletics, 1972 – Present
Part two of a brief history of William Smith College athletics -
William Smith College Athletics, 1908-1971
Brief history of William Smith College athletics. -
Baseball, or Something Like It
The development of baseball in the United States during the 1800s. -
Come Out and Play: Sports in America Before 1860
Brief overview of sports in America before 1860 -
Childhood Memories of Games and Sports
Local coaches Nan Demuth, Steve Muzzi, Carl Wenzel, Aliceann Wilber, and Mike Hanna share their earliest experiences with games and sports. -
The Landscapes of F.M. Tuttle
An examination of Francis Marion Tuttle's landscape paintings. -
Museum Acquires Two F.M. Tuttle Portraits
Recent additions to the Historical Society's collection help tell one family's connection to Geneva. -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part Three
The final part in a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
Christmas in Geneva 50 Years Ago
Christmas shopping based on ads from the November 27, 1968 edition of the Geneva Times. -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part Two
Part two in a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
Alice Seward and World War I, Part One
Part one is a series about the World War I diary of Alice Seward -
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. -
“The War Chest spilled over. Good for Geneva!”
The creation of the Geneva War Chest during WW I -
Dove’s Geneva Watercolors
A look at Arthur Dove’s watercolors created in Geneva from 1933 to 1938. -
Andrew Hubbs, American Red Ambulance Corps
World War I experience of Andrew Hubbs -
Geneva’s Gallant Sons
The Curator's latest find "Register of Geneva's Gallant Sons War of 1917-1919." -
Dr. Chase’s Third, Last and Complete Receipt Book and Household Physician
The Curator's latest find "Dr. Chase’s Third, Last and Complete Receipt Book and Household Physician. " -
Church Home Hospital
Brief history of the Church Home Hospital -
Patent Medicine
Ads for patent medicine -
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. -
Charles Dickens in the Geneva Newspapers
Charles Dickens in Geneva newspapers -
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. -
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. -
‘Twas Always Thus: Record Cylinders
Brief history of early recorded music -
New: “Music in Geneva” Podcast
In our latest podcast David Brent Johnson, jazz director at WFIU public radio in Bloomington and musician Gap Mangione discuss jazz bassist Scott LaFaro. -
Images from the Collection
Stories behind six images from our photo collection -
New “Geneva Stories” Videos
The latest additions to our "Geneva Stories" video series -
Suffrage Songs
Overview of suffrage songs. -
Classical Music in Geneva, Part II
The second in a series about classical music performances in Geneva. -
Youth and Music in Geneva
Excerpts from the Historical Society's zine about youth and music in Geneva. -
New: “Music in the Key of Geneva” Video and Podcast
Latest additions to our "Geneva Stories" video series and "Music in the Key of Geneva" podcasts. -
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 -
Just a Piece of Wood?
A piece from a piano provides a glimpse into Geneva's past. -
Geneva Stories: Music in Geneva, Part 1
The first in a series about music in Geneva. -
The Sounds of Music
Through National Jukebox, sample sound recordings can be found of various musicians who performed in Geneva in the early 1900s.
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.