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Introduction
The Association was established during the community's Sesquicentennial
celebration of 1981 for the purpose of collecting materials and artifacts
pertaining to the history and development of the Allegany area. The Education
Department of the University of the State of New York granted an Absolute
Charter on December 10, 1987.
Current officers of the Association:
- President: Francie Potter
- Vice President: Marjorie Geise
- Secretary: Shirley Russell
- Treasurer: Alice Altenburg
- Corresponding Secretary: Marion Elling
- Trustees: Mel Duggan, Jim Hitchcock, Marilyn Frisina, Margaret Parker, Fr. Tom Walsh and Kathy Premo.
Location
The Association's permanent meeting site and shelter for historical artifacts
is in the former United Methodist Church located at 25 N. Second Street in the
village of Allegany. The church, a local historical landmark, was constructed
in 1855 by the Methodist Episcopal Congregation, one of the earliest religious
societies in the village. The Association now owns the building. The layout of
the church has been preserved, including the original pews and pulpit.
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Meetings The Allegany Area Historical Association will meet on Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany. Tales of War and Confinement from World War II is a book containing letters
from Richard (Richie) Boser and Clemens (Clem) Martiny written to the editor of
the Allegany Citizen during the Second World War. Mr. Boser served in the
European theater of action, and Mr. Martiny was with the Seabees in the South
Pacific. Their letters were researched as an Eagle Scout project by Amit Patel
of Allegany. The book also has a letter written by N.V.V.F. (Van) Munson
detailing his experiences as a German prisoner of war. This book sells for
$6.00, plus $3.00 shipping and handling. A third printing has been done of Our Allegany Heritage, 1831-1981 , our
orginal book about the history of Allegany, New York. This soft cover edition
sells for $10.00, plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Either book can be obtained from: The Allegany Area Historical Association,
PO Box 162, Allegany, New York 14706. Checks should be made to A.A.H.A.. Expect
2 weeks for delivery. How
to contact AAHA
James Buttram, a history major at St. Bonaventure University will give a presentation about the historic buildings of Allegany. This was part of an internship Mr. Buttram did between the Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure and the 4th grade classes of Allegany Elementary School.
Mr. Buttram gave the students a Power Point presentation showing the history of twenty Allegany buildings, which then became the subject of an art project for the students. The students' artwork was auctioned off at a reception at the Quick Center on February 22, with all proceeds benefiting the historical association.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Click here for a membership application
For further information write to:
Allegany Area Historical Association
P.O. Box 162
Allegany, NY 14706
or via e-mail:AAHA
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