Aerial Photos
Before the invention of the airplane, someone wanting a “birdseye” view of the village had to climb to the top […]
The Canal Route Change of 1857
In the 1850’s, a battle of wills ensued in Port Byron over the route of the canal that led to […]
How Port Byron Became Port Byron
While writing about John Beach and his Mill, I was reminded of the stories that credit Beach with changing the […]
John Harvey Beach and the Biggest Mill in the State
A 1839 portrait of John Harvey Beach. Beach’s Mill (1830-1857) Port Byron Anyone who has picked up any history […]
Beach’s Mill Race and the 1876 Feeder Map
One of the largest remains of our village past can be found south of Port Byron, running up the valley […]
Shop Local!
The downtown of Port Byron has certainly had its up and downs. The old photographs and postcards show stores, restaurants, […]
Octagon Cabins
These photos have been kicking around for a long time, but I never tire of looking at them. Thanks go […]
Mike Chuttey’s Map; Circa 1930
Some times in history we get to say Wow! and Huh! at the same time. Some times a artifact will […]
The American Legion Building
The nice folks over at the American Legion have been going through a remodel and I see that the […]
On the Search for Brigham Young’s house(s)
The Society received a request from someone in California asking for a photo of Brigham Young’s house. This person was […]