This essay was originally published in the 1940 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 80 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The Oswego County Historical Society does not stand by the language used in…
Featured Image: Oswego Harbor, c. 1931. Oswego County Historical Society - Building Photos Collection
This essay was originally published in the 1940 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 80 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times…
This essay was originally published in the 1940 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 80 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The Oswego County Historical Society does not stand by the language used in…
Abstract
Stereographs were a popular format of photography in the United States from approximately the mid 1850s to the early 1900s, with the highest peak in popularity being in the 1870s and 1880s. These views were captured by taking two photos of a subject approximately 2.5 inches apart…
Collection Highlights
The Oswego County Historical Society has been collecting records and artifacts related to Oswego County history for over 125 years. View our collections highlights to see some of the most frequented collections. Please note that not all of our collections are available publicly yet. Inquiries into…
The Oswego County History Timeline traces the people, events, agriculture and industries of the county from Native American roots through to the 20th century.