by Old Mentz | Dec 7, 2014 | Cayuga County, downtown, Mentz, Port Byron
The downtown of Port Byron has certainly had its up and downs. The old photographs and postcards show stores, restaurants, and garages, and all the needs to serve the local population. But it is safe to say that prior to 1920, the local stores were well patronized as...
by Old Mentz | Oct 7, 2013 | Baptist Church, Cayuga County, church, Mentz, Port Byron
Two postcards of the Baptist Church. The real photo post card is from the collection that Hellen Davies donated to the Society. Compare the two and see what is different.
by Old Mentz | Aug 31, 2013 | bridge, Cayuga County, Erie Canal, Port Byron, Utica Street
Here is a view of the Utica Street bridge over the old Erie that I have never seen before. Thanks to Bill Hecht for passing it along.It was taken from the east side of the bridge and is looking west. The towpath is on the right or north side of the canal.Seeing this,...
by Old Mentz | May 19, 2013 | Cayuga County, Hayden's Mill, Interurban railroad, Mentz, Port Byron Telephone Company
It is hard to see, but the caption says “View at Hayden’s”, which would mean that this is now Rt 38 looking to the south, or towards Auburn. Hayden Road would be just behind us. The old highway is still there, although it now serves as a driveway....
by Old Mentz | May 8, 2013 | Cayuga County, Grace Austin, Mentz, Port Byron, Port Byron school
This is the second of the photos loaned me by Joni Lincoln. It was very faded, so I did my best to bring it back. I did make out that it was taken in 1896 at the Port Byron School. Grace Austin wrote the pageant that marked Port Byron centennial. She was listed as the...
by Old Mentz | Apr 4, 2013 | aqueduct, Cayuga County, Erie Canal, Mentz, Owasco Outlet, Port Byron, Wilt's Mill
It is not too often that I get to see a Dayharsh original, but here is one of Wilt’s Mill. It has the raised lettering in the lower right corner that shows it was made by Mr. Dayharsh all those years ago.Standing on the Green Street bridge, we are looking...
