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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, November 9 at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Hall at St. Bonaventure Church, 95 East Main Street, Allegany. In a salute to Veteran's Day, Allegany County historian Craig Braack will give a slide presentation called "I Could Stay Here Forever: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery". Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground immediately surrounding it were officially designated as a military cemetery June 15, 1864 by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. More than 300,000 people are buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is administered by the Department of the Army. Veterans from all the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, from the American Revlolution through the present conflicts. Come join us as we honor America's veterans with this timely program. The meeting is open to the public. The 26th Annual Christmas Cookie Sale will be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Nature's Remedy, 120 West Main Street, Allegany.
The 26th Annual Community Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany. A collection of paper products will be taken up to benefit Genesis Huose, a homeless shelter in Olean. 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
Please note the change of location from our usual site.
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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