Green bordered pin depicting the Mechanics Institute in the center. "Compliments of Duffy-McInnerney Co., is printed surrounding the image of the school. According to mcnygenealogy.com website, the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute was founded in 1885. The building featured on the pin, was the Eastman building. George Eastman purchased the half block east of the Rochester Athenaeum that included the Mechanics Institute. The location was Washington and Spring Street, According to Mr. E.R. Andrews, President of the Board of Directors in 1898,"It began with teaching branches related only to the practical side of life, although it has been the aim of managers to cultivate the moral and aesthetical character of the pupils as far as possible in connection with their practical training." , undated
Item — Carton: 1, Object: 90
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection consists of late 19th Century and early 20th Century pins related to Rochester New York. The material was collected by L. Warren Patterson of Spencerport, New York. The collection consists of pins and medals related to Rochester businesses, clubs, fraternal organizations, schools, special events, political campaigns, and veterans organizations. Other kinds of ephemera are also found in the collection, such as a shoehorn. Many of the pins were also manufactured in Rochester.
Dates
- Other: undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Extent
1 Files ; 3 cm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
Contact:
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
585-428-8095
585-428-8353 (Fax)
christine.ridarsky@libraryweb.org