The following educational slide shows are
available for loan. Each comes on a carousel rack and includes
two scripts, one for adult audiences and one for children.
These slide shows are made available to educational
agencies free of charge.
19th Century
Cheerful Appearance of Thrift and Prosperity: A look
at the furniture used by early settlers of Ontario County.
The Legacy of Wailatpu: Local pioneers, Narcissa and
Marcus Whitman and their work in Oregon.
Village Life in America: Take a walk down Canandaigua's
Main Street in 1860.
Points of View: 19th Century Artists perceptions of
Canandaigua.
Entertainment and Tourism: What first attracted people
to Ontario County? How did people spend their leisure time. See
why Canandaigua is known as the Chosen Spot.
Views of Sonnenberg Gardens: Take a unique tour of
Canandaigua's famous 19th Century Victorian Mansion owned by
F.F. and Mary Clark Thompson.
For Progress, Pride and Prosperity: The story of Mr.
and Mrs. F.F. Thompson, local Philanthropists.
County Changes
On the Waterfront: The story of Canandaigua Lake waterfront
development.
Up from the Depths: The story of how people in the
county coped with the Great Depression and how it affected Ontario
County's history.
Where Healing is in the Air: The study of Canandaigua's
Veteran's Hospital.
Onward and Upward: Local Commercial Renovation in business
districts.
Transportation
Street Railways of Ontario County: The Orange Limited,
a horse drawn trolley was Ontario County's first mass transportation.
There were others that are graphically described in this slide
show.
Geneva, Canandaigua and All Points West: This is a
brief history of railroads in the county.
Canandaigua Lake Steamboats: From the mid 1800's to
the mid 1930's Steamboats were the primary source of transportation
for goods and passengers up and down the lake. Onalinda,
Ogarita and Onanda were just a few of these unique
vessels reviewed in this show.
Horse Drawn Transportation: This show provides an overview
of carriages and their role in the economic development of the
county. There are many great photographic images of Horse Drawn
vehicles
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