19th Century – Page 2 – Oswego County Historical Society

An image of a magic lantern slide from the late 19th century. The circlular image features a young woman suspended between columns with a brightly lite sky and futuristic city landscape behind her.

Joseph Boggs (J.B.) Beal's collection. Image Courtesy Wikimedia Commons. More information: magiclanternsociety.org. December 14, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street Oswego , NY 13126 United…

Annual Events, Featured, Fundraisers

2025 Landmark Lawn Sale, Day 2

August 16, 2025 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm

August 16, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street Oswego , NY 13126 United States (315) 343-1342 Free Oswego County Historical Society is…

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2025 Landmark Lawn Sale, Day 1

August 15, 2025 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm

August 15, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street Oswego , NY 13126 United States (315) 343-1342 Free Oswego County Historical…

Essays, Featured, People

The Oswego State Normal and Training School, An Interpretation

November 26, 2024

This essay was originally published in the 1943 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 While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive.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…

Annual Events, Fundraisers

2024 Landmark Lawn Sale

August 16, 2024 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm

August 16, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Oswego County Historical Society is holding their Landmark Lawn Sale! There will be books, Oswego memorabilia, household items, collectables, vintage jewelry, historic…

People

Morgan Robertson and His Sea Stories

June 7, 2024

This essay was originally published in the 1942 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 82 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The…

Essays, People, Transcripts

The Pageant of New York

June 6, 2024

“This essay was originally published in the 1942 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 82 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The…

Essays, Featured, People

Old Homes of Oswego – Part 2

June 6, 2024

“This essay was originally published in the 1941 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 83 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The…

Community Stories, Industry, People

The “Vandalia,” The First Screw Propelled Vessel on the Great Lakes

June 6, 2024

“This essay was originally published in the 1941 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 83 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The…

Essays, People

Three Generations Of Coopers In Oswego

May 29, 2024

“This essay was originally published in the 1941 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 83 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The…