The Corinthian July/August 2012

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Greece Museum

Community Yard SaleSaturday, July 28th

10am to 4pmJoin us for a fun community day!

Programs 1

Museum Exhibits 2

Museum Education 5

Historians File 8,9

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In every issue: Points of Interest:

Presidents Message 2

Directors Message 3

Museum Happenings 5,6

Contact Us 10

Many, many thanks to all our Dessert Festival

supporters, especially our local

businesses listed on page 3.

Please show them your appreciation

by visiting them soon.


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This past spring several of ourmembers have met and are contin-uing to meet for the purpose offormulating ideas for programs,fundraising and community out-

reach. The goal is to expand thehorizons of the Society and theMuseum and reach a larger audience. We are aim-ing for young families and hope to build our mem-bership, while developing opportunities to increasevolunteers, leaders and board members. In the fu-ture we will investigate collaborations with theGreece Library and other organizations such as TwoDoors Community Resource Center, scout groupsand schools. We will research publishing books andbooklets, and creating new exhibits. If you would

be willing to contribute your time or talent or knowsomeone who might become a good docent, re-searcher, collection care manager, gift shop volun-teer, or board member, please call 225-7221 or e-mail [email protected].

Recently we have been working with On-Cell, a lo-cal mobile phone messaging company and wesoon plan to begin recording messages about our

exhibits. These messages will not replace our greatdocents, but will have the possibility of enhancingthe experience of our visitors with detailed infor-mation about certain exhibits. We will have moreinformation about this exciting program in the nearfuture.

Bill Sauers, President

Sunday museum hours areThe office hours are Mondays 10 a.m. to Noon

Saturday, July 28th

10am-4pmSee more on page 7

Greece and the Civil War

Celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting

See more on page 8

Vi White, Museum Committee

Student Summer Volunteers

who helps catalog andaccession our 350 volume historicalreference library.

who helps digitize ourslides and is developing a Power Pointprogram on the history of Greece.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 by DeborahHoller Sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 by Preston E. Pierce, EdD Tuesday, November 13 2012

by Michael Lasser
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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We are currently seeking an Executive Director.

Animal Service League

Arikata Martial Arts

Army Strong Community Center

Bill Grays

Blanchard FloristsBlaze Entertainment

Canandaigua National Bank

Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse

Edible ArrangementsFirestone Complete Auto Care (W. Ridge Rd)

Fleming Point

Genesee Country Village & MuseumGreece Chamber Outdoors Committee

Greece Community & Senior Center

Greece Police

Greece Special PoliceGreen Acres Farm & Nursery

Joe Robach

Legacy at Park Crescent

Looking Glass Hairstyling

Mels Diner

Memorial Art Gallery

Midge's TattersMilitary Museum of Rochester

North West BankNorthwest YMCANY Museum of Transportation

Party Productions

Paul Anken

Petra PlacePier 45

Rochester City Historian

Rockcastle FloristSeabreeze Amusement Park

Strong Museum Family Pass

Sweet Dean'sThe Party Is Here Catering

The Signery Sign Shop

Tim Hortons (Long Pond Rd)

Tops MarketTown of Greece

Van Putte Gardens

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home

Village of HiltonVillages at Unity

Wegman Food Markets


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Summer is here. We now have a new Greece teeshirt design, 8 Miles Along the Shore, depictingthe neighborhoods and attractions of HistoricalGreece. For the first time, we are offering our newshirts in mens and womens sizes. The tee shirtsare priced at $10.00 ($12.00 XX-large).

Please stop in any Sunday 1:30-4:00 to check them

out. We hope you like them as much as we do.

While youre here, check out our new books about local attrac-

tions. We have something for everyone. Have a wonderful sum-

mer!

Wendy Peeck, Museum Shop Coordinator

For newsletter input, please contact:

This newsletter is published bi-monthly by the ed

for the Greece Historical Society and Museum.

in your t

and estate planning. We are a non-pro

organization supported by your

*gifts and endowments.

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

Internal Revenue Code

On Tuesday, May 8th, nearly 150 people attended our pro-

gram featuring Rochesters preeminent modern architect, Mr.

James Johnson. Using construction footage and images, Mr.

Johnson discussed many of his local projects and the methods

used to create them, including the Liberty Pole, Temple Sinai, the

Mushroom House, St. John the Evangelist Church, and others.

The program was held inside St. Johns Church.

Unfortunately the sound system made it difficult to hear. How-ever, with the financial help of Mike Sofia, the Doan Dealerships,St. Johns Women's Guild, and other donations, we were able tohave the program professionally video recorded. This resulted in amuch better sound quality on the recording. In the near futurewe will be expanding the video to add an introduction and addi-tional footage, including more about St. Johns Church.

Check the Corinthian, our monthly e-mail or Facebook forinformation on the release of our new video.

President: Bill Saue

Vice President: Wendy Pee

Secretary: Sandy Pe

Treasurer: Jack Wallenho

Executive Director: Need

Honorary Trustee: Don Newcom

Trustees: Sue HodSandy Pe

Wendy Pee

Bill Saue

Paula Sm

Cyndie Shev

Lee Strau

Jack Wallenho

Viola Wh

Roberta You

Committee Chairs:

Grounds, Building Scott Bow

Historian Alan Muel

Museum Viola Wh

Museum Shop Wendy Pee

Newsletter Editor Cyndie Shev

Programs Bill Saue

Publicity Marge Zer

Registrar Need

Tours, Education Kathie Firk


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Kathie Firkins, Lee StraussEducation Committee

Native American DaySaturday, November 10, 2012 10:00 12:00

We are pleased to have with us anthropologist, George Hammel, the Native AmericanCollection manager of the Rochester Museum and Science Center. He will bring rare

artifacts from Greeces early Iroquois fishing and hunting summer camps.Storyteller Barbara Bethman-Mahooty will engage us with Seneca tales.

A list of winners for our Chinese raffle will be published in the Sept-Oct issue of the Corinthian. If youwould like a list of the winners now, e-mail your request to Bill at [email protected].

On June 11thour volunteer

docents met atthe museum

for their annualluncheon.

Another successful plant sale was

held May 19th. Members of the local

garden clubs (who maintain our gar-

dens) sold their own hostas, dahlias,

lilies and other perennials, as well as

annuals and garden related items.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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On Monday June 18th, nearly 350 of our neighbors and friends enjoyed generous

dessert samples from

and our new neighbor to the south,

Some of the samples included strawberry shortcake, cookies, iced coffee, chocolatedipped strawberries and strawberry salad. Grilled food was also available, unfortu-

nately the vendor, , sold out early. Community groups also shared infor-

mation about their organizations including: , the

, the , the ,

and the .

of provided face painting, balloon art and a

bounce house for the little ones. and also

provided additional entertainment during the evening.

Inside the museum guests were able to view our new exhibits on Girl Scouts and

Local Men of the Civil War. Many enjoyed a tatting demonstration with

in the dining room and a Civil War display from the

in the living room.

Thank you to the countless volunteers who helped with your time and talents, to the

businesses that supplied door prizes and raffle prizes and to of

and to for providing the DJ and MC. Special thanksgo to and for their financial sponsorship.

Finally, thank you to our friends and neighbors who came to support the Greece

Historical Society.

We want to thank

them for their

continuing support:

Bowlin's Remodeling 585-944-9234

Canandaigua National Bank www.cnbank.com

Doan Dealerships www.doandelivers.com

Greece Chamber of Commerce www.greecechamber.org

Long Pond Auto Body www.longpondautobody.com

Long Pond Family Restaurant www.longpondfamily.com

North Ridge Glass 585-458-4041

Northwest Savings Bank www.northwestsavingsbank.com

Tops Friendly Markets www.topsmarkets.com

Vay-Schleich & Meeson www.meesonfamily.com

Wegman Food Markets www.wegmans.com
http://www.cnbank.com/http://www.cnbank.com/http://www.doandelivers.com/http://www.doandelivers.com/http://www.longpondautobody.com/http://www.longpondautobody.com/http://www.longpondfamily.com/http://www.longpondfamily.com/http://www.northwestsavingsbank.com/http://www.northwestsavingsbank.com/http://www.meesonfamily.com/http://www.meesonfamily.com/http://www.wegmans.com/http://www.wegmans.com/http://www.wegmans.com/http://www.meesonfamily.com/http://www.northwestsavingsbank.com/http://www.longpondfamily.com/http://www.longpondautobody.com/http://www.doandelivers.com/http://www.cnbank.com/


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GREECE MUSEUM

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYYARD SALEYARD SALE

Plan now to join us for a fun shopping

experience at 595 Long Pond Road.

Grab a friend to shop or get a space

to sell your stuff, new or used.

10x12 space only $2510x12 space only $25

Reserve your space now, Call/Text 230-8218

Or Email Cyndie: [email protected]

Sat. July 28th10-4


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Photos, data supplied by

Historian's Office.

Our newest, long term exhibit has just opened and features Greece citizens who served in

"The War of the Rebellion" (1861 to1865). Highlighted are several of the units where the largest

group of Greece volunteers enlisted. Rare photos and other memorabilia are on loan from pri-

vate sources and the Greece Historian's Office. Information and photos of some of the local ser-

vice men are on view along with gravesites in several cemeteries.

A roster of all the Greece citizens who served during the war is listed with other information

about their service. This listing is available in a binder with veteran and widow pension data.

The Grand Army of the Republic was an important organization of war veterans and influ-

enced the election of five Republican presidents who served in the Civil War from 1866 to 1900.

Some of that story is also in the binder for the visitor's perusal.

Should you be a descendent of someone from Greece who

served in this war, please contact the Historian's Office; we

would like to hear from you.

Everyone, be sure to visit this important and interesting

exhibit.

We are in need of Docents for our Museum 1 or 2 Sunday afternoons amonth. Call Kathie Firkins, 621-2869.

The Girl Scouts of America are celebrating their 100th anniversary.Juliette Low was the founder who established the Girl Scout troops toencourage girls to participate as valued citizens. She set high ideals for themembers.

The Girl Scouts of Western New York have joined us to exhibit some ofthe earlier scout and leader uniforms, plus memorabilia. Added to the dis-play are items from The Greece Historical Society collection.

All Girl Scouts, young and former members, are invited to come and help

us celebrate this important anniversary. Stop in and see us soon.


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1. Lake & Bay Belt All Resort Ticket2. Japanese Garden Ont Beach Pk.3. Sea Breeze Pier, Lake Ontario4. Glen Haven & Irondequoit Bay5. Sea Breeze Park6. Pt. Pleasant Gasoline Launch

That is just whatfamilies and couples might do in the summer of 1912. Sunday was theideal time for an outing as the aver-age work week was 5 and one half days.The Rochester area was lucky to haveLake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay close athandwhere they might travel for the cool breezes. Remember, it was before the days of inexpensive room fans or air condi-tioning.Between 1900 and 1924, a Mr. J.D. Scott (a very resourceful entrepreneur) came up with a scheme he called "ThePink Ticket Trip". He offered tickets from a small tent he would put up at the downtown four corners (Main and State). For aspecial 50 cent ticket (thats $11.15 today) you boarded the Lake Avenue Trolley to Charlotte and Ontario Beach Park to seethe sites there and perhaps havea ride on the circle swing or the "The Breezer" (Roller Coaster). You might have a phototaken at the outdoor tintype photographer with your "sweetie", as itwas an inexpensive and nice souvenir.

Then it's off to board the J.D.Scott for a short lake trip to the dock at Sea Breeze.At the end of the dock is a small restau

rant called "The Hawaiian Gardens".A dance floor with automatic music provided bya Wurlitzer Orchestra Piano enter-tained the early afternoon crowd, Later on, a five piece live orchestra was on hand to keep the dancers feet tapping to livelytwo steps, waltzes and the Turkey-Trot!Then over the railroad tracks of the "Hojack Line" to Sea Breeze Park with a smallcoaster and a carousel built and run by the Long family of Philadelphia. The cotton candy is quite good as well as the freshroasted peanuts.

Down a path whichleads to Irondequoit Bay theres a Naphtha or Gasoline Launch, waiting totake passengers down tothe end of the Bay.Stops could be made at any of the numerous hotels along the west bank, such as Pt. Pleasant, Birds anWorms, the Newport House etc.The final stop on the Bay was Glen Haven Park with its large hotel, beautiful grounds and aamusement park on the south end. If lunch had not been had earlier, but brought along (which was often the case), this wasthe place to spend some time.A large stage with vaudeville acts always attracted large crowds.

Boarding a Sodus Bay & Rochester Trolley for a trip back to the station on East Main Street, the carwent through a number of Irondequoit'swooded glens and over several streams. Gathering umbrellas, coats, ties, large ladies hats and lunch

basketsfor the last time, you rode the

West Main trolley back to Main and State Street and

to transfer points at

Clinton

or S

Paul Street.The trip could be made in reverse and the length of time at each stopover was only governed by the ticket hold-er.The only caution being, the final boats on the bay and lake stopped running around dusk.

Wouldnt it be fun to takea trip back in time to enjoy the one day excursion??? Remember, all electronic devices must b

left at J.D. Scotts tent fore boarding the trolley........

"Lets Go For An Excursion"- and never leave the county

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Photos, data supplied by Greece Histori-

an's Office.If you have any information

on our photos, call Alan at

663-1706.


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