by Old Mentz | Jun 17, 2012 | Cayuga County, Port Byron, Post Office
This photo had no information other than what you see written here. What is also neat is a view of the building across the street, reflected in the window. I believe this was called the Enterprise Building.
by Old Mentz | May 27, 2012 | Blake's Pharmacy, Port Byron
The Port Byron Drug Store as seen in the early 1900’s. The store was located in the lower left part of the Masonic Block, or what is known today as the hardware store.
by Old Mentz | Apr 29, 2012 | Barge Canal, Don Gallagher, Mosquito Point
Don Gallagher wrote on this photo;1961- Front view of Mosquito Point Hotel on Route 38 located on the Barge Canal and Seneca River between Port Byron and Conquest. Picture taken in 1961. Hotel owned by Don Gallagher and Bess Burns. I sold it to Ed and Babiarz of...
by Old Mentz | Apr 20, 2012 | Barge Canal, bridge, Don Gallagher, Mosquito Point, Port Byron
This was the bridge that once crossed the Seneca River at Mosquito Point. Don Gallagher wrote on this photo that the last span was over the barge canal and that the third span was over the Seneca River, most likely meaning the old branch of the river that went around...
by Old Mentz | Apr 6, 2012 | Cayuga County, Don Gallagher, downtown, history, Mincemeat, Port Byron
I found a bunch of photos that I will highlight here on the blog over the coming days. These two were taken at the same time by Jesse Pingert, and come from the collection of Donald Gallagher of Weedsport. The description on the back states that the factory roof caved...