Vol 28 No 5 Nov/Dec 2013 - Skaneateles Historical Society

The Museum at The Creamery
THE SKANEATELES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NEWSLETTER
Nov-Dec 2013
Vol. 28, No. 5
Laurie Winship, Editor
Gift Shop Treasures
NOVEMBER PROGRAM
Genealogy Searching Techniques
Don’t miss the wonderful selection of
unique gift ideas we have this year. Our
Christmas ornament features Bob
Green’s photo of the iconic gateway
lampposts at the entrances to the village.
On Tuesday, November 26, Harold
Witter will give a presentation on how to
get started on a genealogy project. Based
on his experiences in developing a
genealogy of his family that contains
over 1,000 pages, Mr. Witter will explain
the references people can use to do
research, other than the usual online
sources. Online genealogy links are only
as good as their input data, so if just one
name is omitted, the searcher can be
misled. Informational handouts will be
available.
Please join us at 7:30 at the Museum at
The Creamery. Bring a friend or
neighbor! Refreshments will be served as
always.
We also continue to carry a selection of Westerwald
Pottery, made in Pennsylvania. In addition to those shown,
we have new ones on order, including soap dishes and new
sizes of crocks.
The purpose of the Skaneateles Historical Society is to conduct and encourage historical research and to collect, preserve, and exhibit
historical material in connection with the Town of Skaneateles.
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PLEASE HELP!
CREAMERY HOURS, NOV-DEC
Nov 1-22, Fridays 1-4 p.m.
Nov 29-Dec 22, Fri, Sat, Sun 1-4 p.m.
Dec 27, Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Or by appointment
There will be a training session for
docents, our tour guides, after the first of
the year. If you’re interested in joining us,
please call 685-1360. We are also looking
for people to help with routine
maintenance jobs and some indoor
painting.
Dickens Festivities
The Historical Society’s annual Holiday Open House will
be held on Sunday, December 8, from 1-4 p.m. Stop in for
holiday goodies, sing-alongs with Dickens characters, and
shopping in our gift shop for a wonderful selection of gift
ideas. At 3:00 The Wizard of the North, John Henry
Anderson, will perform a magic show for children and
adults.
The Thornden Morris Dancers will be performing on
Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 p.m. Morris dancing is a
form of ritual folkdance which comes from the Cotswold
region in western England. Don’t miss this!
RECENT ACQUISITIONS
Family photos of Fred Fundis and his wife, Linda Bailey
Family photos of the Skagg Kresge family
Photos of day cruiser Dickiebird III, sailed by William Cornell Blanding, of Syracuse, on Skaneateles Lake in
the early 1900s
DRESSMAKER’S FORM?
We are looking for a small dressmaker’s form to use for displaying dresses in our collection. Mannequins are
too large for the tiny waists of women of the era, so if you have a dressmaker’s form, or know where to find
one, please contact us at 685-1360. Thanks!
The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]
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This recipe for molasses cake, from 1890, is one of the fascinating items in the new exhibit explaining the Hall
family’s history in Skaneateles. Other highlights include Thomas Hall’s Quaker background; his life growing
up on the Loveless farm on West Lake Road, which is currently in the news for possible development; his
attendance at the Octagon School; his relative, Caleb Allis, who ran a store on Genesee St. known as the
Cheap Store; a plank of wood from the barn floor that he carved his name on in 1860; his old leather wallet;
and a photo of the pew in the Presbyterian Church that he gave in memory of his mother.
We even have the recipe transcribed and printed out if you’d like to try it! We will also be serving it for our
refreshments at the November 26 program meeting. Please stop in to see this wonderful display. And a big
thank you to Thomas W. Hall II for loaning us many of the items included in this exhibit.
The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE BUSINESSES
ARCHITECTS
BANKS
JANICE M. MILLER, ARCHITECT
Residential & Light Commercial
4357 Jordan Road Skaneateles, NY 13152
[email protected]
(315) 685-0641
COMMUNITY BANK, NA
Desiree Murphy, AVP
www.communitybankna.com
1 East Genesee Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-8324
ROBERT O. EGGLESTON, ARCHITECT
Residential, Light Commercial Zoning
1391 East Genesee Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
[email protected]
(315) 685-8144
BED & BREAKFAST
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ART RESTORATION
GRAY HOUSE
47 Jordan St
Gray-House.com
(315) 685-0131
WEST LAKE CONSERVATORS
Preservation of Art and Historic Artifacts, Paintings, Paper,
Frames, Murals and Textiles
www.westlakeconservators.com
P.O. Box 45 Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-8534
THE REDD ROSE BED & BREAKFAST
Country Setting on 3.2 acres Home and Barn Built in 1850’s
1193 Lacy Road Skaneateles, NY 13152
Contact: Rose or John Warakomski
(315) 685-3943
ATTORNEYS
CHIROPRACTORS
MILFORD, LYNCH & SHANNON –
J. RICHARD LYNCH
Over 70 years in the General Practice of Law with an
emphasis on Estate Planning, Real Estate and Business
Transactional Law.
2-4 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152
[email protected]
(315) 685-0047
SKANEATELES CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE
A quarter century of service to our community.
David Petters, D.C.
1342 New Seneca Turnpike Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-0710
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE
LEO’S BODY SHOP
Celebrating 45 years – Auto Body Repair
Commercial Fabrication – Steel – In shop & Portable Welding
804 West Genesee Street Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-5968
UPSTATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL, INC.
HVAC and Energy Management Services
Joseph Spalding, Bill Spalding, and Peter Brillo
110 East Lake Road Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-6937
The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]
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PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE BUSINESSES
CRUISES
KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN
MID-LAKES NAVIGATION – CRUISE & DINE
Supporting the history and enjoyment of Skaneateles Lake
www.midlakesnav.com
11 Jordan Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-8500
SKB DESIGN, INC.
Supreme Kitchen & Bath
Where quality meets affordability & functionality
www.SKBdesign.info
(315) 406-6742
DENTISTS
P.GARD LOREY, DDS &
SEAN P. SMITH, DDS, PC
1579 Cherry Valley Turnpike
Skaneateles, NY 13152
www.smilesofskaneateles.com
(315) 685-5874
FINANCIAL PLANNING
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Financial Planning ● Retirement ● Investments ● Insurance
D. William Winkelman, CFP® Financial Advisor
35 Fennell Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-1959
FRAMING
NASH’S PICTURE FRAMING & ART
Picture Framing ● Artist Materials ● Local Art
12 State St., Auburn NY 13021
315-252-3451
LAWN CARE – LANDSCAPING - SNOW
PLOW
FINGERLAKES LANDSCAPE & DESIGN, LLC.
2 Fennell Street, Suite 206
Skaneateles, NY 13152
www.fingerlakeslandscape.com
(315) 685-9180
PLUMBING & HEATING
FINGER LAKES MECHANICAL
Plumbing ● Heating ● Water Filtration
Mike Foote, Owner
[email protected]
(315) 685-3297
INSURANCE
PUBLICATIONS
DELMONICO INSURANCE AGENCY
Auto, Home, Life, Marine, Commercial, and More.
www.DelmonicoInsurance.com
39 Jordan Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-8921
GIFT OF THE ALUIEN: THRICE BORN
Young adult fantasy, a young man’s heroic journey
by Summer Hanford
www.summerhanford.com
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE BUSINESSES
REAL ESTATE
RESTAURANTS/TAVERNS
FINGER LAKES REALTY PARTNERS
LAKE HOUSE PUB
Lunch ● Dinner ● Drinks ● Live Entertainment
www.lakehousepub.com
6 West Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 554-8194
Dedicated to serving your every real estate need
www.FingerLakesRealtyPartners.com
44 East Genesee St Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-9755
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WILLIAMS REALTY
www.skaneatelesrealty.com
The only boutique real estate brokerage operating continuously
since 1948, offering personal and professional services in and
around Skaneateles.
13 E. Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-7324
DOUG’S FISH FRY
“No trip to Skaneateles is complete without Doug’s Fish Fry”
www.dougsfishfry.com
8 Jordan St. Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-3288
RECREATION
SHIPPING
SYCAMORE HILL GARDENS
Open Mother’s Day for Baltimore Woods
2130 Old Seneca Tpk, Marcellus, NY 13108
www.sycamorehillgardens.com
THE UPS STORE
Providing shipping, copying, printing, packaging and other
services
[email protected]
27 Fennell St. Suite B Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 685-0155
The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]
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Pavers make a unique holiday gift idea!
Are you looking for an unusual gift idea? Consider buying a tribute paver to help support the Historical
Society, in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone special. Two sizes are available, 4” x 8” and 8” x
8”. Forms are available at the Museum at The Creamery, in the outside display stand and inside the front
door when we’re open.
What Do You Buy Online?
Shop through ShopforMuseums.com and Make a Free Donation to the Skaneateles
Historical Society.
Did you know you can shop hundreds of major online retailers and support our Historical Society at the
same time? Simply visit ShopforMuseums.com, select Skaneateles Historical Society to receive a
donation, then click through on any of the store links and do your shopping as you normally would. Once
you check out, a percentage of your purchase amount becomes a free donation to us.
Shop your favorite stores- places like Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, Staples, HP and Old Navy.
Whether you are shopping for flowers, books, computers, clothes, gifts, shoes, gardening supplies or travel
gear, you can find it on ShopforMuseums.com. Thanks in advance for using ShopforMuseums.com
to support us!
BOARD MEMBERS: President, Karlene Miller; V-P, David Bates; Secretary, Mona Smalley; Corresponding Secretary, Karen Lengyel;
Treasurer, Betsy Foote; Town Historian, Beth Batlle; Village Historian, Jorge Batlle; Members-at-large, Lloyd Cline, Julie DiBagio, Robert
Green, John Havemeyer, David Miller, Barbara Patrick, Nina Popow, Susan Spalding, Richard Whalen
MUSEUM DIRECTOR: Laurie Winship
The Skaneateles Historical Society 28 Hannum St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-1360
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]
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Special thanks to...
Joe Spalding and Bill Stinson for serving on our Steering Committee for the past seven
years, helping to oversee our Museum Expansion. Their help has been invaluable.
All of our volunteers who work in the gift shop, serve as docents, and do other work :
Lisa Riordan, Mona Smalley, Harold Leonard, Joe & Sue Spalding, Dave Miller, Julie
DiBagio, Sally Holben, Karlene & Bill Miller, Pat & Walt Blackler, Pat Elkovitch,
Karen Caveny, Ann Buehler, Pat Blackwell, Jan Jurgensen, Nancy Pauls, Gail van der
Linde, Nina Pittard, Judy Freeman, Georgina Gregory, Gay Hembach, Judy
Morrissey, Barb Patrick, Joan Thomsen, Ann Killian, Ralph Jurgensen, Lloyd Cline,
and all the other Board members. We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you.