Excursions: 2018 There comes a time when a contingent of the group says, “Let’s leave this little oasis for a few hours to explore Susan W. Smith
VB Stewart et al… More Uticans Settle Westminster Park This month we see Reverend Dr. Fowler inspiring another family of his congregation, the family of Victor Bell Stewart of Utica, to invest in the Park as well. Linda Twichell
Wish They All Could Be Summer Girls In the 1960s, the Beach Boys were crooning about California Girls. But in the late 19th century, a young man’s thoughts of summer romance was focused on the Summer Girl. Lynn E. McElfresh
The Glorious Fourth of Yesteryear Independence Day, or the Glorious Fourth, was a hugely celebrated affair back in the Gilded Age. Congress didn’t d... Lynn E. McElfresh
Early Families in Westminster Park The founders of Westminster Park were savvy entrepreneurs. They carefully laid a framework for the community, establishi... Linda Twichell
The Bridge: 80 Years Young Have you ever walked across the Thousand Islands Bridge? I’ve been crossing that bridge for the past 60 years ... Wayne C. Strauss
Reveille Island, proud history This month Reveille Island has come on the market for sale, and we think it is important to share its history to help find another caring steward. Susan W. Smith
The Seaway’s 60th, Part 3: Working at Heights Perspective, in history, is everything. Aerial photography captures a River being transformed by the Seaway... Craig I. Stevenson
Two Young Men, One Big Adventure The summer of ’78 was in full swing. The weather was superb, mid 80’s during the day, with low humidity, upp... Dan Mack
We Thank You Ken Deedy If you don’t know Ken Deedy, you have heard of him. And if you haven’t heard of him, you have still been tou... Susie Smith and Susie Wood
1878: Sale of Lots in Westminster Park In November of 1875, articles appeared in newspapers across Northern New York State, announcing the intent of the Presby... Linda Twichell
