WHAT IS THE HERITAGE AWARD? The new Sandstone Heritage Award, which began in 2023, is intended to recognize buildings, individuals, groups, etc. that significantly contribute to our understanding and appreciation of Medina Sandstone. JAMES FRIDAY Jim is a Kodak retiree and loves local history. In 2021 he wrote a book …
Since the beginning of the Hall of Fame in 2013, we have inducted a total of 43 structures that are displayed in Medina’s City Hall at 600 Main Street. The inductees for 2024 are highlighted below. MOUNT ALBION CEMETERY Albion, NY Mount Albion Cemetery is not only hallowed grounds for …
Exciting News! Check out our brand-new interactive video kiosk at the Sandstone Hall of Fame in Medina’s City Hall! Dive into the rich history of Medina Sandstone with our touch screen kiosk, featuring videos, slideshows, maps, and a comprehensive building database with stunning photos. Learn about Orleans County sandstone …
At the end of the 2023-2024 school year about 60 4th grade students from the classrooms of Mrs. Pane, Mr. Gerdes and Mrs. Patterson visited our Hall of Fame to learn about Medina Sandstone.
See also the 2023 Hall of Fame page 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Medina Sandstone Heritage Awards
We are now accepting nominations for our Hall of Fame, seeking to recognize prominent buildings made of Medina Sandstone that are well-maintained and architecturally significant. Since the Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame was created in 2013, the society has inducted churches, public structures, private buildings and other civic sites. …
Orleans Travel Bureau with the Medina Sandstone Society presents: St. Patrick’s Friary & Decorators’ House tour Thursday June 15, 2023 One-Day Bus Trip Open Itinerary Photos will be added after the tour.
On October 20, 2022 three new structures were added to the Hall of Fame. More details in the 2022 Hall of Fame Brochure The present church, which is of Gothic Revival architecture, was built of locally quarried Medina Sandstone and dedicated on September 1, 1897. St. Joseph’s School and Lyceum …
The Hall of Fame inducted four new buildings for 2019. Thomas B. Hagen History Center (Watson-Curtze Mansion) in Erie, PA St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, NY Zion Episcopal Church in Palmyra, NY St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Rome, NY
The wall at the Sandstone Hall of Fame has been rearranged to make room for our new inductees. We’re very excited to introduce four new Medina Sandstone structures and to welcome representatives from each location to Medina – the birthplace of the Medina Sandstone quarry industry.
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