THE MOUNT MORRIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MOUNT MORRIS, NY

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The Mount Morris Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Mount Morris, New York. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Mount Morris and the surrounding areas. The society was founded in 1974 and is run by a board of directors.

The society operates out of a historic building known as the Livingston County Almshouse, which was built in 1868. The building has been restored and is now used as a museum and research center. The museum houses a collection of historical artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Mount Morris and Livingston County.

The society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and exhibits. They offer educational programs for local schools and organizations, as well as genealogical research assistance for those interested in tracing their family history.

Membership in the Mount Morris Historical Society is open to anyone who is interested in supporting their mission. Members receive access to special events and discounts on museum merchandise.

Overall, the Mount Morris Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Mount Morris and the surrounding areas. Their efforts to preserve and promote local history help to ensure that future generations will have a better understanding of the past.

THE MOUNT MORRIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOUNT MORRIS NY. US MID #8403601356

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Vac-Eclipse-April 2024-068 4x3 Eclipse Vacation. Letchworth State Park. April 2024.
Vac-Eclipse-April 2024-080 4x3 Eclipse Vacation. Letchworth State Park. April 2024.
Dansville & Mt. Morris Railroad Depot, 1941 Originally opening in the 1870s, the D&MM Depot was a wooden rectangular building that was later expanded in the 1920s. While the engines and tracks no longer remain in the village of North Dansville, the depot has undergone a number of restorative changes and stands today as Battle Street Brewery. Part of: The Jane Schryver Collection Recommended Citation: Livingston County Historian's Office, New York For more information contact us at the Livingston County Historian’s Office at: <a href="https://www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian</a>
WNY and Pennsylvania Station, Mt. Morris At the turn of the century Mt. Morris was a bustling town of industry. Passenger and freight trains would travel through the villages two trains stations before converging on S. Main St. The Genesee Valley Greenway along Genesee St. follows the tracks where the station stood until the railroad discontinued service in 1963. Recommended Citation: Livingston County Historian's Office, New York For more information contact us at the Livingston County Historian’s Office at: <a href="https://www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian</a>
September 4, 2022: Fishing on Honeoye Lake, Richmond, New York A fisherman on a speedboat cruises Honeoye Lake on a murky afternoon, as seen from the boat launch at the State Marine Park on East Lake Road in the town of Richmond, New York.
September 1, 2022: Vintage-style neon sign for The Coffee Cup Restaurant, Main Street, Dansville, New York Seemingly straight out of the mid-20th century is the neon sign outside the Coffee Cup Restaurant on Main Street in Dansville, New York. This section of the village's business district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 as the Dansville Downtown Historic District.
"A JELL-O YEAR" -- 1924 The Jell-O girl was introduced in 1904 and became the face of the company. -- University of Delaware Library
Dansville Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Depot Here some fashionable passengers wait on the platform for their train in North Dansville, NY. You can see from the departing freight train on the right that this station was a transportation hub for both people and goods. Part of: The Jane Schryver Collection Recommended Citation: Livingston County Historian's Office, New York For more information contact us at the Livingston County Historian’s Office at: <a href="https://www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian</a>
April 12, 2022: Genesee Valley Greenway, Mount Morris Lake and small dam, Mount Morris, New York Seen from the bridge carrying Mount Morris Road (NY 36) over the Genesee River just north of the village of Mount Morris, New York, this small dam lies at the bottom of the reservoir formed by the much larger and better-known Mount Morris Dam which is located a little more than a mile upriver within Letchworth State Park. In the background is the scenic footbridge carrying the Genesee Valley Greenway over the river.
January 8, 2022: Winter rural landscape, Lima, New York As seen on a frigid winter afternoon, this is the type of rural landscape that regales drivers along Route 5 and 20 in the town of Lima, New York.
Caledonia Erie Depot, 1909 On what is now a small residential side street in the village of Caledonia, there once sat the Caledonia Erie Depot. Across the street the Ball Mill processed grain which passing freight trains would transport to Rochester and beyond. The railroad here transported products and people through Caledonia for over 100 years, only to close after the formation of Conrail in 1976. Photography by J.E. Bailey Recommended Citation: Livingston County Historian's Office, New York For more information contact us at the Livingston County Historian’s Office at: <a href="https://www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.livingstoncounty.us/162/County-Historian</a>
April 4, 2021: Early springtime rural roadside view, Easter Sunday, Middlebury, New York Pastoral scenery along New York State Route 19 in the town of Middlebury, Wyoming County, New York as seen on Easter Sunday 2021.

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THE MOUNT MORRIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 94
MOUNT MORRIS
NY
14510-1451

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MID # 8403601356
Name THE MOUNT MORRIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 161089883
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.715873, -77.874756
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 030900
US Census Block: 3016