by Old Mentz | Dec 9, 2012 | Don Gallagher, Erie Canal, Lock 52, Port Byron
The Lock 52 Historical Society takes its name from Lock 52 on the Erie Canal. I think Lock 52 is the only old canal lock you can see from the NYS Thruway, and many people see it, albeit very quickly, as they zoom by on the highway.The top photo was taken around 1935,...
by Old Mentz | Nov 26, 2012 | Don Gallagher
I never knew the man, but he deserves many thanks for preserving many of the photos I have been using here on this blog. Plus Don added descriptions to them, which is such a help many years after the fact. So Don, for all your work, here is to you.
by Old Mentz | Nov 26, 2012 | Cayuga County, Don Gallagher, Owasco Outlet, Port Byron, Rochester Street, St. John's Church
A view of St John’s that I have never seen before. Don Gallagher wrote;”Rochester Street in foreground. Left to right- Episcopal Church, St John’s R. Catholic Church, then Wellington (Bill) Bush home. Owasco Outlet on right side of picture. The...
by Old Mentz | Nov 20, 2012 | Barge Canal, bridge, Don Gallagher, Mosquito Point
This is the old Mosquito Point bridge which has been seen here on this blog before. Don Gallagher made these notes; “Mosquito Point, Port Byron on Route 38. Picture taken looking east. Taken before 1918 when the Barge Canal opened. Hotel in left of picture was...
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...
