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Our 2012 Historical Calendar is now available!
| Only $12 (plus 1.50 shipping) for a year of Nunda History! For more information click here! |
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Announcing a new local history book on the Nunda area! Bicycle riders and local band members pose on East Street in Nunda in this 1890s photograph, one of over two hundred images found in the newest book in Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series. Nunda, Portage, and Genesee Falls explores the history of the three towns and nearby Letchworth Park from the days of the Seneca to the dawn of the 21st century. Written by local historian and teacher Tom Cook, the book's chapters include : "Beginnings: 1800-1850;" "Nunda: 1850s-1950s;""Portage: 1850s-1950s; Genesee Falls 1846-1950s; and "Modern Times: 1950s-Present." In addition to photographs and stories from each of the towns, the book also includes information on the Genesee Valley Canal, the famous Portage High Bridge, and Letchworth State Park. The historic images come from the collection of the Nunda Historical Society, local town historians, local residents, Letchworth Park, and the New York State Archives. The book is being sold locally by the Nunda Historical Society for $21.99. It is available at the Nunda Family Pharmacy, Bell Memorial Library, and the Society's Historical Building. Click Here for a special order form for "Nunda, Portage, and Genesee Falls"
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The Nunda Historical Society has published several books on Nunda area history!
Click on the cover below to find out more about each book!
 The history of 17 churches in the Nunda, Dalton and
Hunt area!
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 Growing up in Nundaaround 1900! |
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 Development of the Nunda School System |
We also have the following local history books for sale:
Memories of a One Room School by Hope Stapley DePuy "Memories of a One-Room School" not only explores the history of a one room school in Geneseo, NY - it also describes what it was like attending the school and growing up in a rural area during the Great Depression. The author, Mrs. Hope Stapley DePuy, captures many details from those days gone by that are divided into chapters including "The School Building," "The Woodshed,", "The School Yard", and her own "School Days." She also shares her memories of life as a farm girl. The book is available for $5.00. Please see the order form for postage. |
Marjorie Conrad Frost's Early Years,
1808-1983 This booklet is still available from the Historical Society for $5.00. |
Nunda Historical Society Cookbook This booklet is still available from the Historical Society and Nunda Family Drug Store for $8.00. Lots of local recipes from Nunda! |
| Centennial History of Nunda 1808-1908 by Capt HW Hand (with name index and additional notes) has been reprinted! Click here for details! |
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Originally created to celebrate the new Millennium, this keepsake commemorates the long and rich history of the Nunda Area. Important landmarks and themes our Towns history are surrounded by the Three Sisters of the Seneca People, the original inhabitants of our Valley. Whether you live or have lived in Nunda, or if your ancestors help to build our community, this warm memento will quickly find a special place in your home and family history! The Nunda Tapestry Afghan is 100% pre-washed cotton. It has beautiful colors and is made in the USA! It measures 48" x 65" and is only $50.00 plus shipping and handling! All proceeds benefit the Nunda Historical Society. Quantities are limited, so be sure to order one soon! The Historic Tapestry may be ordered at Nunda Family Pharmacy or through the convenient order form which can be reached through the link below! |
