
Hotel Jamestown Turns 100
So many little pieces of Jamestown history hide in plain sight. We pass them every day and either we never see them or we do
NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026

So many little pieces of Jamestown history hide in plain sight. We pass them every day and either we never see them or we do

The Chautauqua County Home Bureau published “Crafty Cookin’” in 1984. This recipe was submitted by Orm Seekings from the “Homecrafters” chapter. UPSIDE-DOWN DATE CAKE 1
The Harmony Historical Society traditionally holds its annual History Fair every year in September. In their “Book of Favorite Recipes,” the Society thanked Irene Nagel,
The Falconer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary published “Firehouse Favorites” in 1994. Under the chapter “Firemen’s Favorites,” Larry Nutt submitted this recipe. GRANDMA NUTT’S DOUGHNUTS 1

The annual Fenton History Center Church Tour was held on a picture-perfect day on Saturday, July 20. Eleven people attended. We began at Zion Covenant
“ALPHABET SOUP” is the cookbook created and published by the families of the M.J. Fletcher Elementary School 2009-2010. This recipe was submitted by Kathy Storms.
This month’s recipe is from the Falconer Preschool Cookbook published in 1996-97. This recipe is from the home of Andi Matecki who was in the
This recipe is from the SS Peter & Paul Family Cookbook published in 1988. It was submitted by Kathleen Montini. SIMPLY MARVELOUS ANTIPASTO SALAD 1
In 1993 the Ellery Senior Citizens published a “Favorite Recipes” cookbook. This Spring recipe was submitted by Bessie Kohn. MAPLE MARSHMALLOW CUSTARD 2 cups milk2
Diana Lodge No. 114 published “A Book of Favorite Recipes” in 1961. This recipe was submitted by Hilvie Anderson. PINEAPPLE DROP COOKIES 1 cup brown