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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Then & Now Photographs

Gron Brothers Livery Stable

Above: East Second Street and Pine Street in Jamestown Gron Brothers Livery Stable
Below: Same view in 2007

Gron Brothers Livery Stable



Jamestown High School

Above: Jamestown High School
Below: Same view in 2007

Jamestown High School




Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown

Above: Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown
Below: Same view in 2007

Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown



Allen Park Swimming Pool

Above: Allen Park Swimming Pool
Below: Same view in 2007

Allen Park Swimming Pool



Jamestown Boatlanding

Above: Jamestown Boatlanding
Below: Same view in 2007

Jamestown Boatlanding



Jamestown Bus Terminal

Above: Jamestown Bus Terminal
Below: Same view in 2007

Jamestown Bus Terminal



Baker Park, Jamestown

Above: Baker Park, Jamestown
Below: Same view in 2007

Baker Park, Jamestown