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Category: Hall of Fame

Medina Sandstone in the news

Interest in the history of sandstone quarries and quarry workers in Orleans County and the spectacular structures that have been built of this stone is increasing all the time. We’re very fortunate to have two key local individuals who research and publish new information at regular intervals.  The first is …

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David Miller November 8, 2018 November 14, 2018Events, Hall of Fame, Sandstone Trust, Scholarship

2018 Sandstone Hall of Fame Press Release

PRESS RELEASE MEDINA SANDSTONE SOCIETY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY The Medina Sandstone Society Hall of Fame inducted 3 structures made of Medina Sandstone into its Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Medina City Hall on October 18, 2018. These magnificent structures are located across 3 western NY counties. …

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David Miller October 21, 2018 October 21, 2018Events, Hall of Fame

Sandstone Hall of Fame will induct new structures on October 18, 2018

The induction ceremony for 2018 inductees in the Sandstone HOF will take place on Thursday, October 18 at 1pm in Medina City Hall.  This event is open to the public although space is limited. This year the HOF committee members traveled across NYS to visit eight newly nominated structures. The …

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David Miller September 17, 2018 September 21, 2018Hall of Fame

NEWS RELEASE – 2018 Sandstone Hall of Fame nominations sought

Download > Sandstone HOF Press Release 2018 The Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame, started in 2013, will be inducting its 2018 class this coming October. Nominations for induction are now being sought. People from anywhere can send their choices for induction directly to the Hall of Fame Committee of the …

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David Miller April 9, 2018 April 9, 2018Hall of Fame

Sandstone Bus Tour – “Where It All Began”

Where It All Began – Tour One Series Sunday April 29 1– 5:30 pm Sponsored by the Medina Sandstone Society (read more in Orleans Hub article) Join us for an afternoon bus tour and historical remarks on distinguished Medina Sandstone landmarks in Orleans County with narration by Bill Lattin Assembling …

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David Miller April 6, 2018 April 6, 2018Events, Hall of Fame

2017 Sandstone Hall of Fame Inductees

The 2017 Hall of Fame induction was held on October 19, 2017 in Medina City Hall. 2017 inductees were: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester First Lutheran Church in Jamestown Richmond Library in Batavia First Presbyterian Church in Albion Here’s the 2017 tri-fold brochure describing this year’s inductees. Orleans Hub has an …

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David Miller October 19, 2017 September 21, 2018Hall of Fame

Call for 2017 Hall of Fame Nominations

NEWS RELEASE SANDSTONE HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS SOUGHT The Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame, started in 2013, will be inducting its 2017 class this coming October. Nominations for induction are now being sought. People from anywhere can send their choices for induction directly to the Hall of Fame Committee of …

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David Miller June 23, 2017 September 21, 2018Hall of Fame

Four new 2016 inductees for Sandstone Hall of Fame

Four splendid new structures constructed with Medina sandstone were inducted into the Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame on October 20th, 2016. These four buildings join 14 others inducted in 2013-2015.  Pictures and descriptions can be seen at the Hall of Fame in Medina City Hall, 600 Main St. in Medina, …

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David Miller October 20, 2016 October 20, 2016Hall of Fame

2016 Sandstone Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The unveiling ceremonies for the Class of 2016 Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame Inductees will be held on October 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Medina City Hall, 600 Main Street, Medina, NY. The ceremony will be part of a reception scheduled from 1-3 PM.  Refreshments will be served. The Society will reveal …

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Lynne October 10, 2016 October 20, 2016Hall of Fame

Eight new Hall of Fame nominees for 2016

Eight new nominations have been submitted for the 2016 Sandstone Hall of Fame. Three are in Buffalo: St. Michael’s Church, Lafayette Lofts and First Presbyterian Church One in Niagara County: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn (Walmore) Two in Rochester: Old Federal Building and Christ Church One in Wayne County: …

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David Miller August 12, 2016 October 10, 2016Hall of Fame
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The Medina Sandstone Society, Inc., organized under the not-for-profit laws of New York State, calls focus on the village’s notable industrial past and especially the affection of the world’s builders for our native sandstone. We use that image to build local pride, to support hometown initiatives, to embrace historic preservation and to help the Medina area in modern times to reach its full potential.
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