Welcome to the History Corner!
Celebrating the rich history of Port Byron, New York, an old Erie Canal village in the Town of Mentz. This site is dedicated to the legacy and heritage of our community as well as a variety of regional historical tidbits. I hope you enjoy your visit and will stop by again.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Then and Now


Many may enjoy seeing some photos of the past as compared to today



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The old Baptist Church - today Masonic Lodge #130:

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From Penny Post Cards

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(Empty lot of old Methodist Church facing the old school)



Then photos digitized by Bill Hecht - Rootsweb Collection.
Now Photos taken by Dawn Roe 7/8/2012

More to come!


Last but not least, yes folks the tank is alive and well:

Now parked to the side of the American Legion