by Old Mentz | Jan 24, 2014 | Port Byron, Port Byron Telephone Company, Weston
Here we have two versions of the same photo. The number on the calendar is the same, so likely this was taken on the same day. As the photo caption states, CW Weston was the founder of the PB Telephone Company.
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 12, 2013 | downtown, Mentz, Port Byron, Port Byron Telephone Company
We are going to start featuring some photos given to the Society by the phone company. These were from the days of the Port Byron Telephone Co. and show many scenes around the town and village. Our first shows the scene of an accident at the corner of 31 and 38. What...