The first edition of the Jamestown Journal (1826-1938) rolled of the press on the 21st day of June in 1826. Organized and established by Adolphus Fletcher
Abner Hazeltine, son of Daniel and Susannah (Jones) Hazeltine, was born on June 10, 1793 in Wardsboro County, Vermont. After graduating from Williams College in Williamstown,
The phrase “Riding the Rails” and hobos usually conjure up the history of the Great Depression of the 1930’s. This involved the railroads and the
Anyone traveling along Falconer Street in Jamestown, may have noticed the playground at the corner of Falconer and Sturges Street. This is the Lillian G.
Fenton was born on the Fourth of July, 1819, in the Town of Carroll. He was the youngest son of George Washington Fenton and Elsie
Reuben E. Fenton’s leadership as governor is arguably the most significant contribution he made to the state of New York. However, getting to that point
The home of the Fenton History Center, Jamestown N.Y., is known for an assortment of things, chief among them is Lucille Ball and furniture making.
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