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By the 1840s, Brockport had developed a major industrial economy. It was the home of several iron foundries that produced stoves, tools, and threshing machines. In 1845, Cyrus McCormick came to Brockport and licensed the Backus & Fitch foundry to manufacture 100 of his newly-invented reapers. Either they were never made or did not work. So he then gave the same license to Seymour, Morgan & Co. In 1846, they produced 100 reapers that did work—thereby bringing the Industrial Revolution to agriculture.
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Club House, Brockport Yacht Club, Sunnyside Beach
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Masonic Temple, Brockport, N.Y.
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Market Street, showing Post Office
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Erie Canal, West of Brockport, N.Y.
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Office of Moore's Newspaper Agency, and City Hall
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Mary Jane Holmes Residence, 1907
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Presbyterian Church, 1908
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Hotel Giebel, 1909
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N.Y.C. Station and Lark Inn
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B.L.&R. Trolley Car - State St., Brockport, N.Y., 1910
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Capen Hose House, Main St. and Park Ave.
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Moore-Shafer Shoe Mnfg. Co.
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Sunnyside Beach, Lake Ontario, North of Brockport, N.Y.
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The Batavia Preserving Co., North Main St., 1911
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Lake Ave. looking North, from Brockport, N.Y., 1911
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Methodist Church, 1914
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Grammar School
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Brockport State Normal School
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Settlement in Brockport began after a road was cut through the wilderness from Leroy in 1802.
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Brockport became a village around 1820, when the Erie Canal was laid out, and was incorporated in 1829
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1830 - Population of Brockport, New York - 685
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1854 - Brockport
Brockport, a post-village of Sweden township, Monroe county, New York, on the Erie canal, 235 miles W. by N. from Albany, and 20 miles W. from Rochester. It has several churches, a bank, an academy, and a number of mills and factories. Estimated population, about 1500.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
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BROCKPORT, a village of Sweden township, Monroe co., in the state of New York, U.S., 235 m. WNW of Albany, on the Erie canal. Pop. in 1840, 1,249.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859
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1877 - Market Street in Brockport heavily damaged by fire.
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1895 - Brockport
Brock'port, a post-village of Monroe co., N.Y., in Sweden township, on the Erie Canal, and on the New York Central Railroad, 17 miles W. by N. of Rochester, and 39 miles E. of Lockport. It contains 8 churches, a state normal school, founded in 1866, a national bank, 1 other bank, a manufactory of pumps, several mills, and a large manufactory of reapers and mowers. Two weekly newspapers are published here. Pop, about 4000.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott
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In 1912 the voters of Brockport authorized the construction of the present water system, which draws on Lake Ontario.
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1916
Brockport, a banking post-village of Monroe co., N.Y., on the Erie Canal and on the New York Central and Hudson River R., 17 miles W. by N. of Rochester. It has manufactures of shoes, canned goods, agricultural implements, pianos, etc., and is the seat of a state normal school. Pop. in 1900, 3398.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher
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1925 - Brockport's newspapers, the Republic and the Democrat merged to form the Republic-Democrat.
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1927 - Moore-Shafer shoe company closes in Brockport.
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(Brockport) Lakeside Memorial Hospital is built.
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Owens-Illinois' Glass Container 4 Division, started operations in 1961 in Brockport.
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(Brockport) The sewage treatment plant closed in 1973 when the village was connected to the Pure Waters interceptor line.
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2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Brockport:
SUNY Brockport: Start your visit by exploring the State University of New York at Brockport campus. The campus is known for its beautiful grounds and historic buildings, making it a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll.
Brockport Main Street: Take a walk down Main Street, where you'll find a charming assortment of shops, cafes, and restaurants. It's a great place to explore local businesses and grab a bite to eat.
Brockport Arts Festival: If you happen to visit during the summer, don't miss the annual Brockport Arts Festival. It's a lively event featuring art vendors, live music, food trucks, and more. It's a great opportunity to support local artists and enjoy the community atmosphere.
Erie Canal Heritage Trail: As Brockport is situated along the Erie Canal, take a walk or bike ride along the Erie Canal Heritage Trail. You can enjoy scenic views of the canal, and there are benches and picnic areas along the way.
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Ancestors Who Were Born or Died in Brockport, New York, USA
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Emerson Duncan ALLEN (3 October 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - 27 January 1947, , New York, USA)Alvin John ANDERSON (12 July 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - 1969, West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA)
Louise Huntley BARBOUR (September 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - 9 March 1904, Madison, Wisconsin, USA)Marjorie Wiley BENEDICT (3 September 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - 23 September 1908, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights))Frederick Stephen CASEY (10 December 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - 10 April 1940, Rochester, New York, USA)James Michael COTTER (30 January 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - , )James Kirke DAILEY (26 March 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - , )Fanny Neff DEWEY (6 August 1880, Brockport, New York, USA - , )
Grace Helene DRACHLER (9 January 1922, Greene, New York, USA - 25 January 2004, Brockport, New York, USA)Ancestors Who Were Married in Brockport, New York, USA
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Henry L BENNETT (10 April 1877 - 18 May 1957) and Mildred Sophia "Millie" FELTZ (26 September 1880 - 18 May 1969) married 11 October 1898
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