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Tuesday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m. Greece Public Library

City Songs & the Great American Songbook (1900 - 1950) by M. Lasser

Michael Lasser will describe his coming of age in Broadway theaters and jazz clubs around Manhattan in the 1950s. He gives one man's take on the music he has lived with for more than half a century. First, he’ll explore the ways in which songs portrayed Broadway and Harlem. He’ll follow with a chronological look at how the urban sen-sibility evolved in the early decades of the century, followed by the Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.

Michael Lasser, a former teacher and theater critic, is host of the syndicated public-radio show Facinatin' Rhythm (winner of the Peabody Award) and the

author of two previous books.

Autographed copies of his book will be available at the conclusion of the pro-gram, cost $35.00.

Sunday, November 17th 2:00 p.m. Greece Museum

The Prohibition Era in Greece by Maureen Whalen

Join us on Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m. at our museum center for a presenta-tion by Maureen Whalen on the Prohibition Era in Greece. The program is based on the museum’s newest exhibit, Rumrunners, Speakeasies, and Bathtub Gin. What a col-orful time in our history. Latta Road was condemned as “the highway to hell,” the most dangerous gang of rumrunners in Western New York lived in Greece, and police and Coast Guard pursuits often ended with bullets flying.

Maureen spent eight months researching the events and personali-ties of the time and curated the exhibit with the help of Joe Vitello, Alan Mueller, Wally Rust, Fred Stock, Bill Sauers, and Arnie Ammer-ing. A special thanks goes to The Signery for making and donating our title signs and curbside sign.

Craft & Collectibles Show Saturday, November 23rd 10:00 - 4:00

at the Greece Museum

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"President's Message"

October was another busy month for the Greece Historical Society. Several mundane house-

hold projects were completed, such as cleaning gutters and furnace maintenance. We signed a

contract to replace the windows in the museum gift shop and another contract to rebuild our

back exit deck, although that project might not be completed until next spring. Our October

program at the library was well received and we all learned a lot about the history of wineries in

this area.

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration dinner was October 26th. We would especially like to thank

our sponsors (see page 4).

We have just received word from the Landmark Society of Western New York that we will be receiving two awards

at their annual awards ceremony on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. at Rochester City Hall. A Special Citation

Award for 50 years as preservation advocate in the Town of Greece and another citation for sponsoring the recently

completed Historic Resources Survey of the Architecture of James H. Johnson.

All are welcome to attend the Landmark Society Awards Ceremony.

Don't forget our Holiday Craft & Collectibles Show on November 23rd.

Bill Sauers, President

Our Calendar “GHS Events and Programs”

Museum and Museum Shop hours: Sundays 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

and during office hours Mondays 10 a.m.- Noon

City Songs & American Life by M. Lasser, Tuesday, Nov.12th **

The Prohibition Era in Greece by Maureen Whalen, Sunday, November 17th*

Craft & Collectibles Show Greece Museum, Saturday, November 23rd 10:00 - 4:00

Holiday Open House Greece Museum Sunday, December 15th, 1:30 4:00 p.m.

*Sunday programs are at the Greece Museum, 2:00 p.m.

**Tuesday programs are at the Greece Public Library, 7:00 p.m.

Please join us for any or all of these events. We are here for you. If you’ve

been curious about something in Greece’s past, please let us know.

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“Museum Shop”

Our Museum Shop has received a gift of several historical books from the Landmark Society of Western New York, including books about the Erie Canal, waterfalls of the Adirondacks and Catskills, and the Finger Lakes. Are you into hiking? We have books on that too. All of these books are offered at a very reasonable price. Stop in and check out these historical books. There is so much

to learn about New York State. We also have books about beginning your genealogy search. I just learned something interesting about my family!

Mark your calendar for November 23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. to shop our annual craft sale.

We are here Sundays 1:30-4:00 pm. and look forward to your visit.

Wendy Peeck,

Museum Shop Coordinator

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Who Support Us!

Famous People of the Prohibition Era Contest

In conjunction with our Prohibition exhibit, we'd like to test your knowledge of the prohibition era. Enter our "Name these Famous People" contest (see page 5) and deliver your answers to our museum gift shop on or before December 8th. The person who correctly identifies the most people will win a prize of a

quality gift basket. Winner will be announced at our Holiday Open House on December 15th.

Picture acknowledgements: William P. Gottlieb/Ira and Leonard S. Gershwin Fund Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress, The George Eastman Museum and Carl Van Vechten

We greatly value and appreciate your donations*.

*Tax deductible per Section 501(c)(3)

of the Internal Revenue Code.

This newsletter is published monthly by the editor

for the Greece Historical Society and Museum.

~ Cyndie Shevlin

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Thank you for supporting our 50th Anniversary Celebration

We would like to thank our sponsors and advertisers for supporting the Greece Historical Society on our

50th

Anniversary. Names of businesses and individuals who contributed are listed in the dinner booklet,

on a sign that is on display in the museum and acknowledged here in the November Corinthian.

Advertisers:

C.P. Ward General Contractor Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home

North Greece Fire Department Rock’s Hair Design

Danc’letics of Rochester Wegmans Food Markets

Ricci’s Family Restaurant Ontario Beach Park Program Committee

State Senator Joseph Robach VanPutte Gardens

Kiwanis Club of Greece County Clerk Adam J. Bello

Special T Cakes & Desserts Steve Magnanti from the Signery

Rick Antelli, Hair Stylist & Barber Arndt Funeral Home, LLC

Green Acre Farm & Nursery Long Pond Family Restaurant

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society Ralph DeStephano, Buckman Enterprises

Personal messages sponsored by:

Catherine Cyrulik Lee Strauss

Jean Izard Bill Selke

Friends of the Greece Public Library Maureen Whalen

Bill Sauers Sandy Peck

Ellen Donahue David & Rita Garretson

Marion Smith Gil Holtz

Mabel and Vicky Thayer Michael Veness

Kathie Firkins Jane Grant

Linda Kastin Rock’s Hair Design

Greece Ridge Lions Club Jim and Betty Tudisco

Anonymous- saluting the CharBroil House Marie Poinan

Anonymous- saluting Art and Lorraine Beane Gina DiBella & Al Gonnella

Anonymous- saluting Lakeshore Fire Dept Bill Tegas

Watch for additional pictures and story in our December issue.

We Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Greece Historical Society!

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Name These Famous People of the Prohibition Era See page 3 for instructions

Greece History

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Carol Debelis and Ruth Curchoe sort through clothes from the 1930s in the museum attic.

Owning and maintaining our own building includes such things as an annual check of our heating system.

Museum Photos

On October 8th, Jane Oakes told us about the forgotten wineries of the Genesee Country, including the Fetzner and Lake Ontario Wine Companies in Greece and Charlotte and the Irondequoit Wine Company.

On October 15th, Bill Sauers was the guest speaker at

the Kiwanis Club of Greece meeting. He spoke about

early aviation in Rochester and the history of the

Rochester International Airport.

Thanks Bill Peeck for helping to clean out our gutters.

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Museum News

Holiday Craft & Collectibles Show

Saturday November 23rd, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us for our Holiday Craft & Collectibles Show at the GHS on November 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our local crafters are so

talented; we will have many beautiful items here for you to see.

This is a perfect opportunity to avoid the chaos at the Mall and find a unique gift for your family and friends. Our Museum Shop will be open.

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ROC-THE-DAY for GHS December 3rd, 2019

“ROC the Day”, a day for giving, is coming up

soon! On December 3rd, the United Way of

Greater Rochester will hold a 24-hour

donation drive for not-for-profit organizations

in the Rochester community. On this epic one

-day giving event, thousands of community

members will be able to make end-of-year

gifts to help advance their philanthropic

passions.

We are asking you to support the Greece Historical Society on December 3rd, 2019, by going to www.roctheday.org

and making your donation. Your contribution will be used for maintenance projects and to help fund our programs

and exhibits. Thank you for your generous support.

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