NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
The Fenton History Center remembers member Frank E. Stow, Jr., of Stow, New York, who passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of
Q1. Name the Jamestowner who was on the 1936 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team.Q2. When was the trolley system converted to electricity?Q3. Where was the original
Q1. What was introduced to the city hose company in 1896?Q2. Who became active in the operation which included the lease shoe department?Q3. Who was
THE COMING OF THE IRISH, BY DANIEL J. MOYNIHAN, JR.* We find amongst the pioneer settlers the O’Briens, Spellacys, Smiths and O’Connells, of whom we
Q1. Name the table company that was on Harrison Street.Q2. How many gallons of gas could you buy with rationing stamps during World War II?Q3.
The Fenton History Center mourns the loss of Ralph Wayne Leamer, who passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2025, at his home in Ashville at
The Fenton History Center mourns the loss of Sara W. Reale, who devoted many years to the museum as an educator. She was born January
The Fenton History Center mourns the passing of former Education Director Barbara A. “Barb” Strychalski, who died on August 27, 2025, at the age of
Walter E. Washington (1915-2003). He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1933 and from Howard University in 1938 and later received his LLB and Juris
The Fenton History Center remembers Carolyn Pearson Graham Volk, who passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 93. Carolyn was born on