SONNENBERG GARDENS

CANANDAIGUA, NY

May 6, 2023: Junius Ponds as seen from just off Route 318, Junius, New York A view of one the Junius Ponds, as seen on a spring afternoon from just off State Route 318 in the town of Junius, New York. Long used as a source of drinking water for the nearby village of Lyons, this series of mecromotic glacial ponds is today maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a habitat for a wide variety of rare flora and fauna, including one of the last remaining Upstate New York populations of the critically endangered bog turtle <i>(Glyptemys muhlenbergii)</i>.
May 6, 2023: Junius Ponds as seen from just off Route 318, Junius, New York Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua, NY is a stunning Victorian estate that is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful gardens in America. The grounds feature nine acres of formal gardens, including a Japanese garden, an Italian garden, and a Victorian rose garden. The gardens are surrounded by a variety of trees and shrubs, providing a tranquil atmosphere for visitors to explore and relax.

The estate was gifted to Mary Clark Thompson in 1909 by her father, Frederick Ferris Thompson, who was a prominent banker and philanthropist. Mary, an avid horticulturist, created the gardens with the help of her husband, Major Charles Clarke. The gardens have been carefully maintained since their creation and have been restored to their former glory.

Visitors to Sonnenberg Gardens can explore the many gardens, trails, and pathways that wind through the estate. There is also a historic mansion on the grounds, which features Victorian touches and antiques. Inside the mansion, visitors can learn about Mary Clark Thompson's life and her contributions to the gardens.

Sonnenberg Gardens is a unique and beautiful destination for visitors of all ages. The estate is open from May through October, and admission is free. Special events are held throughout the year, including concerts and festivals. The gardens are a great place to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature.

SONNENBERG GARDENS is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in CANANDAIGUA NY. US MID #8403601933

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 713,839 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

May 6, 2023: Junius Ponds as seen from just off Route 318, Junius, New York A view of one the Junius Ponds, as seen on a spring afternoon from just off State Route 318 in the town of Junius, New York. Long used as a source of drinking water for the nearby village of Lyons, this series of mecromotic glacial ponds is today maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a habitat for a wide variety of rare flora and fauna, including one of the last remaining Upstate New York populations of the critically endangered bog turtle <i>(Glyptemys muhlenbergii)</i>.
March 28, 2023: Seneca Lake shoreline from Lakefront Park, Geneva, New York Looking eastward along the northern shore of Seneca Lake from Lakefront Park in Geneva, New York on a beautiful early spring day.
February 18, 2023: New York State seal and mottos on interior of window, Finger Lakes Welcome Center, Geneva, New York At the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Geneva, New York, a large window in the main hall is decorated with the New York state seal and the state's and country's official mottos.
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.
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.
Lehigh Valley Depot in Hemlock NY This image developed from a glass negative at the Livingston County Historian's Office shows the rural train depot that once stood just north of the Hemlock Fair Grounds. While freight trains would load up fertilizer, and building materials from Woodruff, Reed, & Co.'s two warehouses nestled against the Hemlock Outlet, eager guests could take a few short steps from the train platform to J.H. Morton's Hotel. In 1902 the Morton Hotel was advertised as "First-class accommodations headquarters for hunters and fishermen. All kinds of liquors and cigars sold." While the Hemlock Fair would attract crowds of visitors every fall, the abundance of nature in Hemlock would bring outdoorsmen to town all year long. 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>
March 6, 2022: Village Hall, Honeoye Falls, New York Built in 1886 atop a bluff on the shore of Honeoye Creek, the Village Hall is a contributing property to the National Register-listed historic district comprising mdowntown Honeoye Falls, new York. In addition to the offices of the municipal government, it originally doubled as the local fire hall. If you're an architecture buff like me, you can read <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/53365361046">more about the building</a> at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/">Western New York Architecture Deep Cuts</a>, my other account where I go deeper into the weeds about these sorts of things.
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.
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January 26, 2022: Civil War Memorial, Elton Park, Bloomfield, New York Designed by sculptor James Goodwin Batterson, the Civil War Monument at the center of Elton Park in the village of Bloomfield, New York is one of the earliest-ever artistic depictions of an American Civil War combatant. If you're an architecture buff like me, you can read <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/53351293361">more about the monument</a> at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/">Western New York Architecture Deep Cuts</a>, my other account where I go deeper into the weeds about these sorts of things.
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.
August 31, 2021: Parking area (aka "text stop") on eastbound New York State Thruway at mile marker 353.1, Victor, New York The parking area off the eastbound lanes of the New York State Thruway at mile marker 353.1, in the Town of Victor, New York. In addition to the 27 Service Areas with their dining facilities, restrooms, and fuel stations, the New York State Thruway offers travellers eleven of these more limited-service rest stops (rebranded "text stops" in 2013 to combat distracted driving). In addition to overnight parking for both passenger vehicles and big-rig trucks, these areas offer garbage bins, picnic tables, dedicated pet areas, and emergency phones.

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SONNENBERG GARDENS
151 CHARLOTTE ST
CANANDAIGUA
NY
14424-1363

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MID # 8403601933
Name SONNENBERG GARDENS
Alternate Name SONNENBERG GARDENS
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237089093
NTEECC C41
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 812,099
REVENUE 713,839
LAT/LONG 42.898142, -77.272331
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 069
US Census Tract: 050900
US Census Block: 2001