Historic Palmyra

United States New York  Archives and LibrariesHistoric Palmyra

The Official organizational founding of Historic Palmyra]was in 1912 with first meetings of the Palmyra Historic Society. Historic Palmyra has records including all areas of the society. As the Society expanded all new activities and records from 1934-69 and another collection covering 1964-2005.

Collections
Collections relating to history of area and Palmyra


 * Highway use records from 1800’s
 * Family bibles from 1790’s
 * Day books from 1800 – 1900
 * Erie Canal information
 * Original art work (Examples)
 * E. J. Read including Major John Gilbert type setter Book of Mormon
 * E. B. Grandin
 * Private District school records Palmyra, NY 1816-1833
 * Military artifacts – 1812 – current
 * Photographs of early schools, homes, businesses, street views
 * Religious artifacts and history
 * Wayne County Fair history
 * Original manuscripts on history of Palmyra, 1836 by James Reeves
 * Indentures
 * Deeds
 * Photographs
 * Newspapers
 * Business records.
 * Urban Renewal History – Palmyra, NY 1964 – 1976

History
Alling Coverlet Museum – 122 William Street – Palmyra, NY 14522    founded and opened 1976 July 4th. 40 years old Old newspaper printing office and type office

Fight for Palmyra
Urban Renewal History – Palmyra, NY 1964 – 1976 - Historic Palmyra saved the north side of the Village of Palmyra included the Grandin Building, all buildings between William and Market Street as well as business district on William Street and Market Street.

Address and Phone
Historic Palmyra 132 Market Street Palmyra, New York 14522 Phone: 315-597-6981 Email: bjfhpinc@rochester.rr.com