John T Knapp & John N Knapp

Ira Center in the Limelight

Three families in Ira Center operated a limestone kiln on their adjoining properties. One kiln operated for nearly 50 years and made a name for itself in the town.

Long Island Hold ’em

In a game of high stakes, one man went all in. Did he win? Stay tuned!

Prisoner of War Camp in World War II

During World War II, there was a shortage of labor on the home front and especially in upstate NY. POW labor was the solution.

Elias Quereau Dutton

Agriculture was the economic backbone for most of the region. Modern times called for modern machinery and thus the need for experienced founders. EQ Dutton was one of those men.

Edward “Ned” Kennedy

This is a story of one man’s lifelong passion that has been passed down through generations and whose musical prowess can still be heard today.