Collections

The City of Buffalo, N.Y. rapidly grew from a small village along Lake Erie to a bourgeoning industrial hub with the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825. The city later became a center for the Steel Industry and other manufacturing.

Historical documents, images, and artifacts relating to the Chester, New York community.

Scrapbook created by Laura Abigail Gosline during her time at the New Paltz Normal School from 1915-1917

Images of Lynbrook captured by Leo H. Bock, a long time Lynbrook resident.

The Long Island Postcard Collection documents mansions of the Gilded Age, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life.

Historical artifacts including clothing, tools, and medical equipment.

Images, documents, and ephemera relating to the formation and development of Pearl River, New York.

Depicts life in Saratoga Springs, New York from a "local" perspective as captured by photographer Harry B. Settle and a few aspiring photographers.

Images taken by William Seward (Will) Teator (1860-1930), between 1890 and 1910, of Upper Red Hook (N.Y.) scenes, people, family groups, buildings, etc.