In the late 19th century, Rochester was the third largest producer in the United States of patent medicines, the forerunners of today’s over-the-counter medications. Our evening’s presenter, Don Hall, will give a fifty-five minute presentation on patent medicine as it relates to Rochester, New York. See the products, learn about where they were made and…
Written by David Crumb, Parma Town Historian and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, NY) August 18, 2013 Part four of four Ampor Beach Ampor Beach was founded in 1907 by the Associated Master Plumbers of Rochester thus (AMPOR). The land was purchased by the Association for summer cottages. The first arrivals were the…
More Than APeck of Peaches Last year we celebrated applesbut this year everything is coming up PEACHY Sponsored by, and for the benefit of the Parma Hilton Historical Society, we are once again highlighting local produce that at one time put Parma on the map! Join us at Wood Kettle Brewing on Sunday, September…
Early Aviation in Rochester Although history tells us aviation started with the Wright brothers in 1903, it wasn’t until 1909-1910 that aviation really got ‘off the ground’ and the public took notice. Rochester was no exception to aviation fever, beginning with the organization of the Rochester Aero Club in 1909 and the first flights…
Fresh air, lake breezes, the sounds of laughter and the smell of fried cakes are reminiscent of fun and adventure at Sea Breeze amusement park. Our guest speaker, Kevin Dorey, will walk us through the history that is Seabreeze Amusement park from its inception through photographs and discussion. Join us as we learn about…
Written by David Crumb, Hilton Historian and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, New York) on August 4, 2013 Zellweger, Davison and Alder Beaches Part three of four Zellweger Beach Just east of Hilton Beach, and accessed by the end of Huffer Road, is a small private beach known as Zellweger Beach. There, many…
Covered Dish Picnic Just around the corner is the start of another fun-filled season of presentations and activities with the Parma Hilton Historical Society – which means it’s time for our annual Covered Dish Picnic. Mark your calendars and save the date to join us at 6 pm at the Hilton VFW Post 6105…
Written by David Crumb, Hilton Historian and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, NY) July 21, 2013 Part two of four Wright’s Beach What was known as Wright’s Beach is now known as the west end of Hilton Beach. Cottages were built between the First and Second Outlets where marsh waters drained back into…
Wautoma Beach Written by David Crumb, Hilton Historian, and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, New York) July 7, 2013 Part one of four Parma Historian for many years, Shirley Husted much loved her lakeside cottage at Wautoma. In the beginning there was very little development along Parma’s Lake Ontario Shoreline, save a fisherman’s…
Written by Tammy Mullen and published in the Westside News (Spencerport, NY) August 18, 2014 To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of World War I, the Parma Hilton Historical Society is unveiling a new book honoring veterans who served from the local area – including Hilton, Parma, Hamlin, Greece, Spencerport and Ogden….