Calendar

  • February 28

    History Detectives are the Fenton's young historians for grades 4-7. The students will meet 10 times a year to discover Jamestown's past stories, people and places. Cost $8/month or $60 for the year. Last Saturday of the month Jan.-July, Sept. - Nov. from 1-3 PM at the Fenton History Center.

  • April 11

    NEW! Brown Bag Lecture Series
    Noon to 1 PM. Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Donations encouraged, Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October, at the Fenton Mansion until further notice.

  • May 19 - September 29

    "From Stage to Talkies; Theaters in Jamestown"
    Vaudeville, touring companies, talent shows, silent films and talkies - all are part of Jamestown's long history in entertainment. The exhibit features images, stories, playbills and more about the over 20 theaters in Jamestown's past.

 

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Free Images

Photographs
Reproductions of most of the thousands of photographs in the collection of the Fenton History Center can be made upon request. Contact Sylvia Lobb, Registrar, for pricing and information at (716) 664-6256 or information@fentonhistorycenter.org.

 

Free Images

The images on this page are the property of Fenton History Center and may be reproduced for private or educational use but may not be sold or made part of another collection of images for sale. Use of the images must include the credit "Photograph from the collection of the Fenton History Center, Jamestown, NY"

Boatlanding

Boatlanding - circa 1892

Visit the "Steamboat Landing" entry in the Jamestown Historical Markers site for more information
Celoron Park Waterfront - circa 1890's
Steamer "Cincinnati" at Chautuaqua Institution Dock-circa 1885
Jamestown City Hall and the Jamestown Fire Department - circa 1930's
Jamestown High School and Collegiate Institute - circa 1920's
James Prendergast Free Library - circa 1892

Brooklyn Square - circa 1866.

Visit the "Brooklyn Square" entry in the Jamestown Historical Markers site for more information.
Jamestown Street Trolley Double Decker "Columbia" - circa 1895

Fenton Mansion at "Walnut Grove" - circa 1865.

Visit the "Home of Reuben E. Fenton" entry in the Jamestown Historical Markers site for more information

Governor Reuben E. Fenton born 1819 - died 1885

Visit the "Home of Reuben E. Fenton" entry in the Jamestown Historical Markers site for more information