HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BRISTOL

CANANDAIGUA, NY

South Lima Erie Railroad When the Erie railroad first came to South Lima in 1852, many locals made their living by farming. The rich soil in the area was so ideal for celery, onions, and mushrooms, that one 1899 article described it as a "boom town." To accommodate the massive amount of produce that was being shipped out on the Erie railroad, the Bahrenburgh Brothers Co. had a wooden storage building built by the Fay & Dryer architecture firm in 1902. Two years later, a spark from a passing train started a fire that destroyed many homes and businesses including the storage building. It's replacement was built the same year and still stands today along Muck Rd. Part of: The Doug Morgan 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>
South Lima Erie Railroad Credit: Livingston County Historian, NY

The Historical Society of Bristol is a non-profit organization located in Canandaigua, New York. Founded in 1974, the society is dedicated to preserving the history and cultural heritage of the Bristol area, which encompasses the towns of Bristol, South Bristol, and East Bloomfield.

The society operates a museum and research center in Canandaigua, which houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of the area. The museum features exhibits on topics such as local industry, agriculture, and transportation, as well as displays on notable figures from the area's past.

In addition to maintaining the museum and research center, the Historical Society of Bristol also hosts educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. These events are designed to promote an understanding of the area's history and to encourage community engagement.

The society is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages. Memberships are available for individuals and families who wish to support the society's mission and participate in its programs and events. Overall, the Historical Society of Bristol is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Bristol area in New York state.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BRISTOL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CANANDAIGUA NY. US MID #8403601451

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).

South Lima Erie Railroad When the Erie railroad first came to South Lima in 1852, many locals made their living by farming. The rich soil in the area was so ideal for celery, onions, and mushrooms, that one 1899 article described it as a "boom town." To accommodate the massive amount of produce that was being shipped out on the Erie railroad, the Bahrenburgh Brothers Co. had a wooden storage building built by the Fay & Dryer architecture firm in 1902. Two years later, a spark from a passing train started a fire that destroyed many homes and businesses including the storage building. It's replacement was built the same year and still stands today along Muck Rd. Part of: The Doug Morgan 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>
January 17, 2023: A Gaggle of Geese at Keuka Lake, Penn Yan, New York A gaggle of Canada geese <i>(Branta canadensis)</i> hover over, and float in, the frigid waters of Keuka Lake as seen from the lawn behind the Hampton Inn on a gray, drizzly winter morning.
October 11, 2022: Autumn scenery, County Route 36, Cohocton, New York Dazzling autumnal scenery as seen along County Route 36 (Atlanta-East Wayland Road) in the town of Cohocton, New York.
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.
Spike in the cat perch Pittsford, NY
Boots and Priya Pittsford, NY
Zac and Spike Pittsford, NY
March 11, 2022: A Straight Shot Down Route 14A, Town of Seneca, New York The arcadian countryside of upstate New York's Finger Lakes region is on full display in this view headed south along State Route 14A in the Town of Seneca, New York on a pleasantly mild late-winter afternoon.
Village Hall, Honeoye Falls, New York, March 2022 Honeoye Falls Village Hall, 5 East Street, Honeoye Falls, New York, March 2022. An 1886 work of the Rochester-based firm of Fay & Dryer, this handsome brick edifice stands on the shore of Honeoye Creek and is a contributing property to the NRHP-listed Honeoye Falls Village Historic District. The stout massing, the rough texture of the exterior, the profusion of round- and segmentally-arched windows, and the Classical detailing (note the projecting crown on the second-story window above the entrance, with its ends styled into volutes) are all indicators of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture that was popular at the time. The robust corner tower, with the "Iron Fireman" sculpture adorning the top of its pyramidal roof, was an 1888 addition intended for the fire department with which the village government shared the building until 1975; its original purpose was as a place to hang firehoses out to dry. In addition, the second floor contained a large auditorium whose stage played host to a wide variety of fundraising dances, theatrical and vaudeville performances, and even movie screenings.
Beau and Boots Saturday
Spike relaxing in the cat bed window perch Firday afternoon
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.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BRISTOL
4471 RTE 64
CANANDAIGUA
NY
14424

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MID # 8403601451
Name HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BRISTOL
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 161392322
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LAT/LONG 42.812977, -77.39233
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 069
US Census Tract: 052100
US Census Block: 1047