History of the Museum / News Release Archive - November 2006 * Represents newest additions to our Archive NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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Military Heritage Program part of New York State History Month to include program about Save Haven and introduction of new book by local author. The North Tonawanda History Museum will present its 3rd Annual MILITARY HERITAGE NIGHT on Thursday, November 16, 2006. It will be a New York State History Month Event! Scott Scanlon, Niagara Bureau Chief for the Buffalo News, will share his experiences as President during the 1990s of Safe Haven, Inc., a non-profit group devoted to recounting the story of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter in Oswego, the only spot on American soil to house Holocaust survivors during World War II Scott Scanlon has been the Niagara County Bureau Chief since September 2004, when he returned to his native Western New York after living in Oswego, on the far end of Lake Ontario, for 15 years. During that time, he was a reporter and editor with The Post-Standard, the Syracuse-based daily newspaper in Central New York. He became acquainted with the story of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter during a small gathering of former refugees in the early 1990s and joined an organization dedicated to recounting the story of the only refugee camp for Holocaust survivors on American soil during World War II. Most Americans don't know such a place ever existed. Before he met the refugees, neither did Scott, who in the 1980s had received a bachelor's degree in history and English from the University at Buffalo and a master's degree in history from the University at Binghamton. He majored in European history, with a focus on the World Wars. But this sort of "local history" had never been covered, not even at Oswego State College, until recently. Between August 1944 and early 1946, nearly 1,000 refugees from 18 countries in Europe were housed at a decommissioned military base at Fort Ontario in Oswego. About one-third had escaped from Nazi concentration camps and most had been detained in Italian concentration camps. All had managed to survive, and flee into Italy as the Allied Army moved north in that country, and a flood of refugees moved south. They came to America in a Naval convoy that carried four times as many Nazi POWs as Holocaust survivors, arrived in New York Harbor and were deloused, then taken by train to an unknown destination on the shores of Lake Ontario. During their stay in Oswego, they were integrated into the local community and, despite some opposition, allowed to remain in the U.S. and apply for citizenship after the war. Safe Haven Inc., an all-volunteer non-profit group made up of a cross-section of Central New Yorkers, helped saved this story from extinction and, in the fall of 2002, opened the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center in Fort Ontario Park. Scott served as president of the group from 1993 to 2000, and led the planning for 50th and 55th reunions of the former refugees and Oswegonians that helped gather hundreds of photographs, documents and videotaped interviews from those who had been involved with what has become known as the Safe Haven story. Those materials served as the foundation for the museum and a documentary, "Safe Haven," which will be shown during Scott's presentation Nov. 16. Scott also will share information about an interesting Niagara County tie to the Safe Haven story and discuss what it took for a non-profit group to open a permanent museum. For more information about Safe Haven, go online to www.oswegohaven.org There will also be a reading and book signing by North Tonawanda native and author Diane M. Meholick of her new book, “Buffalo Stories,” and her first two books, “Painting Katherine” and “A Switch in Time.” Diane Meholick was born and raised in North Tonawanda. Graduating from North Tonawanda High School, she earned a B.S. in Media Communications and a B.A. in Humanities from Medaille College. Writing has been her passion since childhood, with her first novel, “A Switch in Time,” published in December 2000. “Painting Katherine” followed three years later in April 2003. Her third book, “Buffalo Stories,” has just been published by Outskirts Press. The winners will also be selected during the evening of prizes in the Museum’s 1 st Annual Fall Raffle. The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum is preparing to advance from Phase One, the startup phase, of its 2-1/2 year old museum of the history of North Tonawanda to Phase Two of an eventual Three-Phase Plan. The raffle was initiated to kick off the campaign for the project. The following wonderful prizes have been donated for this raffle by some of the Museum’s loyal and dedicated members: A CASIO handheld color TV from the North Tonawanda office of Greater Buffalo Savings Bank; a GOOSE WEATHERVANE PLANTER from Hodgepodge Café & Gifts in our historic DowNTown Shopping District; an autographed copy of the newly released collection of short stories, “BUFFALO STORIES” by North Tonawanda native Diane M. Meholick, the latest of her three published books ; and a set of two ANTIQUE STONEWARE CROCKS (10 gal. & 3 gal.) from Humphrey House Antiques. The donation for individual tickets is $1 and a book of 6 is $5. The public is invited to the program. There is no admission charge. Many of the historical and ethnic gift items sold in the Museum and on its online gift shop will be available for purchase also. Also available for purchase for holiday giving are tickets to the Museum’s February 17 “Simple Gifts” concert in the Riviera Theatre and tickets to the August 5 Historic Treasures Tour. You may also make reservations as holiday gifts for the May 19 bus tour to the Cobblestone Museum and Medina Railroad Museum. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the North Tonawanda Senior Center at 110 Goundry Street. Light refreshments are provided. For information, call 213-0554 or email to nthistorymuseum@aol.com. NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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North Tonawanda History Museum focuses on ethnic heritage with two holiday programs The North Tonawanda History Museum and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church will present a joint Christmas gift to the community on Wednesday, December 13. The Chopin Singing Society will perform in concert beginning at 7 p.m. in the Church at Oliver Street and Center Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. John H. Koleck, author of “The Hybraid Amerykaniec: Dziadzi”, his autobiographical story of growing up in the North Tonawanda Polish community in the early 20 th century, will be present and will sign copies of his books, which make excellent holiday gifts. The Museum will offer ethnic and historical gift items for sale for holiday giving. This year marks the Chopin Singing Society’s 107 th year of existence. Since its founding in 1899 by Boleslaus Michalski, a Polish immigrant, it has continued to fulfill its mission, the promulgation of the best in Polish music and song. The choir will be under the direction of Adrianne Tworek-Gryta, a teacher of voice at Villa Maria College. Accompanist will be Emma Ziskind. The Choir has concertized widely, including tours in Poland, Brazil, and Canada. The Choir represented New York State in Washington, D.C., during the Bicentennial year. It has also made guest appearances in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, Boston, Salem, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Detroit, Miami, and Palm Beach, Florida. In 1990, the choir won top prize in the International Choral Competition sponsored by the Polish Singers’ Alliance of America. Other accomplishments include its five year stint on Channel 4 in a series of concerts making it one of Buffalo’s most recognizable choruses. The Society appeared at Kleinhans Music Hall with the Buffalo Philharmonic for fifteen years in its annual concerts. The society sponsored the Chopin Young Pianists’ International Piano Competition for twenty years. Its winners now grace concert halls. Claudia Hora, of the Buffalo area, was one of its winners. In addition to this appearance for the North Tonawanda History Museum, the Choir will hold its annual “Wigilia” celebration on December 2 at the Father Justin Knights of Columbus Hall. This is a recreation of the Polish Christmas Eve tradition. On December 3, the Choir will appear at a Sacred Holiday Concert at St. Stanislaus Parish. On December 5, the Chopin Society will present a Holiday Concert at the Beechwood Nursing Home. On Thursday, December 14, the North Tonawanda History Museum will present GERMAN CHRISTMAS NIGHT in collaboration with the Historical Society of North German Settlements of Western New York in Bergholz. The Museum and Historical Society will also celebrate together the 35 th anniversary of the Society. This program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the North Tonawanda Senior Center, 110 Goundry Street. The program is free and open to the public! Light refreshments will be provided. The Museum will offer ethnic and historical gift items for sale for holiday giving. Call the Museum at 213-0554 for information. NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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Museum Board to Recognize 2006 Contributions The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum at its November 6 meeting designated 40 recipients of recognition from the Museum for their service and/or contributions to the Museum in 2006. They are invited to attend the Museum’s Thursday, December 14, “German Christmas Night” program at the North Tonawanda Senior Center so that Museum Trustees may thank and publicly recognize their contributions to the Museum. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. To be honored are: VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR 2006 Stephen Ash DONORS & BENEFACTORS OF THE YEAR 2005–6 James P. Fretthold/Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc. & York Children’s Foundation STUDENT VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Jessica Brant CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS OF THE YEAR COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF THE YEAR 2005-6 North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation, Parks & Senior Citizens HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Pamela Hogan NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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Museum Names Additions to Advisory Committee The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum at its November 6 meeting named the following individuals to its Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2007: Margaret Cheeley, a North Tonawanda resident, owner of Humphrey House Antiques, who is also a retired art teacher from the Buffalo Schools. Mrs. Cheeley is also a member and Vice Chair of the North Tonawanda Historic Preservation Commission. She previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and is an active volunteer. Diane Meholick, a Niagara Falls resident and North Tonawanda native, a self-employed author of three published books, and a title examiner for SecoLink Settlement Services, LLC. She previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and is an active volunteer. H. William Feder, Ph.D., a Niagara Falls resident, historian, author, and former long-time Niagara County Legislator. Paul F. Hoover, a North Tonawanda resident and retired founder of Pioneer Printers. He previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees. George F. Rand IV, an Amherst resident, and descendent of the Calvin G./Almira Hershey Long Rand family which played an important role in the history of North Tonawanda. He previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and is Honorary Chair of its “The Future of Our Past” Campaign. NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum announces the winners of its 1st Annual Fall Raffle Drawing. Winning tickets were drawn at the Museum’s Military Heritage Night on November 16 in the North Tonawanda Senior Center. A Casio handheld color TV donated by Greater Buffalo Savings Bank was won by Doris Meholick. A Goose Weathervane Planter donated by Hodgepodge was won by Bonnie Bagwell of Sanborn. An autographed copy of “Buffalo Stories,” the recently released third book by North Tonawanda native Diane Meholick was won by Charles Clark. A set of three stoneware crocks donated by Humphrey House Antiques was won by Ross Service. NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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The North Tonawanda History Museum has been awarded a $200 grant from the Niagara Area Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, for the purchase of a DVD player for its oral history program in area nursing homes. The Museum initiated monthly history programs at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility, Alterra Sterling House of Niagara, and Northgate Healthcare Facility in the summer of 2006. In its infancy, and being developed by Museum Director Donna Zellner Neal and Oral History Program Coordinator Jason M. Law, it is expected to be a permanent regular museum activity and incorporates the Museum’s oral history program. NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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North Tonawanda History Museum focuses on ethnic heritage with two holiday programs The North Tonawanda History Museum and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church will present a joint Christmas gift to the community on Wednesday, December 13. The Chopin Singing Society will perform in concert beginning at 7 p.m. in the Church at Oliver Street and Center Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. John H. Koleck, author of “The Hybraid Amerykaniec: Dziadzi”, his autobiographical story of growing up in the North Tonawanda Polish community in the early 20th century, will be present and will sign copies of his books, which make excellent holiday gifts. The Museum will offer ethnic and historical gift items for sale for holiday giving. This year marks the Chopin Singing Society’s 107th year of existence. Since its founding in 1899 by Boleslaus Michalski, a Polish immigrant, it has continued to fulfill its mission, the promulgation of the best in Polish music and song. The choir will be under the direction of Adrianne Tworek-Gryta, a teacher of voice at Villa Maria College. Accompanist will be Emma Ziskind. The Choir has concertized widely, including tours in Poland, Brazil, and Canada. The Choir represented New York State in Washington, D.C., during the Bicentennial year. It has also made guest appearances in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, Boston, Salem, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Detroit, Miami, and Palm Beach, Florida. In 1990, the choir won top prize in the International Choral Competition sponsored by the Polish Singers’ Alliance of America. Other accomplishments include its five year stint on Channel 4 in a series of concerts making it one of Buffalo’s most recognizable choruses. The Society appeared at Kleinhans Music Hall with the Buffalo Philharmonic for fifteen years in its annual concerts. The society sponsored the Chopin Young Pianists’ International Piano Competition for twenty years. Its winners now grace concert halls. Claudia Hora, of the Buffalo area, was one of its winners. On Thursday, December 14, the North Tonawanda History Museum will present GERMAN CHRISTMAS NIGHT in collaboration with the Historical Society of North German Settlements of Western New York in Bergholz. The theme for the program is “Preparing for a German Christmas.” Fern Suckow will tell of the German origin of the Christmas tree and its ornaments. Wilma Lass will discuss the baking of traditional Christmas cookies and Stollen (Christmas Morning Bread). Elaine Timm and June Stanzel will recreate the mood of the Children’s Christmas Eve program. Dolores Hill will be accompanist for the program. The Museum and Historical Society will also celebrate together the 35th anniversary of the Society. This program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the North Tonawanda Senior Center, 110 Goundry Street. The program is free and open to the public! Light refreshments will be provided. The Museum will offer ethnic and historical gift items for sale for holiday giving. NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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North Tonawanda History Museum focuses on ethnic heritage with two holiday programs The North Tonawanda History Museum and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church will present a joint Christmas gift to the community on Wednesday, December 13. The Chopin Singing Society will perform in concert beginning at 7 p.m. in the Church at Oliver Street and Center Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. John H. Kolecki, author of “The Hybraid Amerykaniec: Dziadzi”, his autobiographical story of growing up in the North Tonawanda Polish community in the early 20 th century, will be present and will sign copies of his books, which make excellent holiday gifts. The Museum will offer ethnic and historical gift items for sale for holiday giving. This year marks the Chopin Singing Society’s 107 th year of existence. Since its founding in 1899 by Boleslaus Michalski, a Polish immigrant, it has continued to fulfill its mission, the promulgation of the best in Polish music and song. The choir will be under the direction of Adrianne Tworek-Gryta, a teacher of voice at Villa Maria College. Accompanist will be Emma Ziskind. The Choir has concertized widely, including tours in Poland, Brazil, and Canada. The Choir represented New York State in Washington, D.C., during the Bicentennial year. It has also made guest appearances in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, Boston, Salem, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Detroit, Miami, and Palm Beach, Florida. In 1990, the choir won top prize in the International Choral Competition sponsored by the Polish Singers’ Alliance of America. Other accomplishments include its five year stint on Channel 4 in a series of concerts making it one of Buffalo’s most recognizable choruses. The Society appeared at Kleinhans Music Hall with the Buffalo Philharmonic for fifteen years in its annual concerts. The society sponsored the Chopin Young Pianists’ International Piano Competition for twenty years. Its winners now grace concert halls. Claudia Hora, of the Buffalo area, was one of its winners. On Thursday, December 14, the North Tonawanda History Museum will present GERMAN CHRISTMAS NIGHT in collaboration with the Historical Society of North German Settlements of Western New York in Bergholz. The theme for the program is “Preparing for a German Christmas.” Fern Suckow will tell of the German origin of the Christmas tree and its ornaments. Wilma Lass will discuss the baking of traditional Christmas cookies and Stollen (Christmas Morning Bread). Elaine Timm and June Stanzel will recreate the mood of the Children’s Christmas Eve program. Dolores Hill will be accompanist for the program. The Museum and Historical Society will also celebrate together the 35 th anniversary of the Society. This program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the North Tonawanda Senior Center, 110 Goundry Street. The program is free and open to the public! Light refreshments will be provided. The Museum will offer ethnic and historical gift items for sale for holiday giving. During this final Museum program of the year, the following will be recognized: VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR 2006 - Stephen Ash , Margaret Cheeley, Jane Garis, John P. Zellner Neal, Priscilla C. Zellner Neal, Lou Omel, Danielle Oney, Courtney Reichman, Barbara Wickman, and Walter Wozniak DONORS & BENEFACTORS OF THE YEAR 2005–6 - James P. Fretthold/Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc. & York Children’s Foundation; Michael B. Mroczka; Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation; Pioneer Printers; Riverside Chemical; Speakers in the Humanities, New York Council for the Humanities; State Farm Insurance; and the Tonawanda Indian Community House STUDENT VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR – Jessica Brant (North Tonawanda High School), Marcus Brant (SUNYAB), Joshua Hoover (North Tonawanda High School), and Esther Neisen (Buffalo State College) CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS OF THE YEAR - Historical Society of North German Settlements of Western New York; Sanborn Area Historical Society; North Tonawanda City School District; North Tonawanda Public Library; Buffalo State College Volunteer Learning Service Center; Alpha Phi Omega , Epsilon Sigma Chapter (SUNYAB); and the School of Architecture & Planning (SUNYAB) COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF THE YEAR 2005-6 - North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation, Parks & Senior Citizens; North Tonawanda Department of Public Works; and the North Tonawanda Senior Center HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS - Pamela Hogan; David Maziarz; Joann Mis; John F. O’Connor; Dale Rogers; Carl Tamburlin; and Jerome Whitehead NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM Telling the Story of Our City’s Rich Ethnic & Industrial Heritage As a City Located on the Historic Erie Canal & Mighty Niagara River 314 Oliver Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 (716) 213-0554 e-mail: nthistorymuseum@aol.com - website: www.nthistorymuseum.org A new museum of the rich immigrant heritage of North Tonawanda and its role as an important shipping and manufacturing center on the Historic Erie Canal and the Mighty Niagara River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the late 19th century. 2005 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon Also open by appointment; admission free; donations accepted Proud to be a member of/affiliated with:
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Museum Names Additions to Advisory Committee The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum at its November 6 meeting named the following individuals to its Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2007: Margaret M. Cheeley, a North Tonawanda resident, owner of Humphrey House Antiques, who is also a retired art teacher from the Buffalo Schools. Mrs. Cheeley is also a member and Vice Chair of the North Tonawanda Historic Preservation Commission. She previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and is an active volunteer. Diane M. Meholick, a Niagara Falls resident and North Tonawanda native, a self-employed author of three published books, and a title examiner for SecoLink Settlement Services, LLC. She previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and is an active volunteer. H. William Feder, Ph.D., a Niagara Falls resident, historian, author, and former long-time Niagara County Legislator. Paul F. Hoover, a North Tonawanda resident and retired founder of Pioneer Printers. He previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees. George F. Rand IV, an Amherst resident, and descendent of the Calvin G./Almira Hershey Long Rand family which played an important role in the history of North Tonawanda. He previously served on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and is Honorary Chair of its “The Future of Our Past” Campaign committee. Senator George D. Maziarz, a Newfane resident and North Tonawanda native. He serves on “The Future of Our Past Campaign” committee and is a Charter Honorary Life Member, having served on the original steering committee to establish a history museum in North Tonawanda. Deborah L. Jaeger, a North Tonawanda resident, and partner in the management of Erie Heights Apartments in the City of Tonawanda. Additional members of the Advisory Committee are Kurt P. Alverson, A. Daniel Bille, Dr. Thomas A. Chambers, William M. Davignon, Randy C. Fahs, Esq., Carl P. Hoover, Daniel R. Killian, Michael B. Mroczka, John W. Percy, Rae Proefrock, Lou Santiago, Brett M. Sommer, and Margaret A. Waite. |
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