by Old Mentz | Jun 10, 2013 | medical center, Mentz, Ohara, Port Byron
I I am told that the man with the glasses is Dave Van Scoy and that Lena and Lester Ohara are also in the top photo. But no one seems to know the men in the bottom photo. No one could decide if they were police or firemen.
by Old Mentz | Jun 5, 2013 | medical center, Mentz, Port Byron
Well, I knew the good ladies up to the house would have names. In the top photo, I am told that the man to the right is Onie Horr, and the lady in the middle is Judy Ellis Daniels. The lady to the left is Theresa VanDetto. The man in the bottom photo is...
by Old Mentz | Jun 3, 2013 | medical center, Mentz, Port Byron
Top photo- Herbert and Linda Marshall, with young girl not known.Bottom photo- I am told that the lady in the forefront was one of the Van Ditto sisters. We see Onie Horr in the print shirt, and Dan Randolph looking very dapper in his blue suit.
by Old Mentz | Jun 1, 2013 | downtown, H.J. Fosters, Mentz, Port Byron
This ad was taken from the Port Byron Chronicle, November 27, 1915. I certainly hope that this was not Foster’s store, but rather a nice place for a sign.This photo is looking at the southwest corner of Routes 38 and 31, or where the Pit Stop is today.
by Old Mentz | May 26, 2013 | medical center, Mentz, Port Byron
Found in the ceiling of the Port Byron Medical Center was a photo album that appears to show a 1979 reception for a new doctor, Doctor Yellot. Take a walk down memory lane and let me know so I can put names to the faces. The man appears to be Dr. Yellot,...
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....
