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4 The Open Door by Publisher Corrin Strong
After strong opposition
to change from readers, we've decided to keep the name "Genesee Country"...for
now. See also our GC Forum
8 Short Tracts
by Editor Georgia Mullen
--A replica of an early 19th century ark, used
to transport products from the Genesee Country to Baltimore, is floated down the
rivers through two states in honor of Steuben County's bicentennial.
--A secret
room, accessed by a secret stairway, is uncovered in Scott's Corners. Did it harbor
runaway slaves traveling on the Underground Railroad?
12 Genesee
Country Sketches by Scott Adamson: The Niagara Escarpment.
No small bluff,
the geologic formation continues to change.
16 There's something
in a name by Donovan Shilling.
How...and why...were our towns, villages
and cities named? Where did those strange names...like Arkport, Painted Post and
Horseheads...come from?
22 Hammondsport by Christopher Jon Peterson.
Water, wings and wine characterize this Steuben County village at the
southern tip of Keuka Lake.
28 When giants walked the earth: Presidential
campaigning in the early Genesee Country by Kirk House. Winners and losers
both fought their election battles in Genesee Country towns and villages.
43 Charlotte & Barber Conable by Jan Surasky.
The 5-time U.S.
Congressman and World Bank President had a loyal partner in his wife.
48 Owen Hughes paints noses by Michael Lasser.
World War II airplane
artists keeps up his trade.
52 Apples: taste a Genesee Country original
and taste the best by Susan Peterson.
New varieties continue to be developed,
often using vintage varieties.
60 Adventures B&B Reservation
Service by Rich Gardner.
Better than a travel agent, Andrea Barnhoorn
knows her clients and can pick the perfect inn for your perfect trip.
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