Small, off-white pin with the message in dark blue lettering, " October 16, Let's Go, Cornhill Church." According to "Cornhill.org," Cornhill refers to the third ward of Rochester, New York. It is unclear which Cornhill church this pin refers to, and what significance the date, October 16th has. According to "mcnygenealogy.com," in the article titled, "The Third Ward and its Cornhill Historic Preservation District," by 1831, under the leadership of the first regular pastor, The Reverend Thomas James, a church site at the northeast corner of Spring and Favor streets, had been obtained, and a small one-story, wooden structure was completed and occupied as a church edifice (p.32)." Replaced in 1879, and 1907, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, became the foremost Black church in Rochester, serving as a spiritual and activist community. Perhaps this pin is connected tot the historic AME Zion church in Cornhill. , undated
Item — Carton: 1, Object: 143
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 ; 2 cm
Language of Materials
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