How to research online newspapers
Old copies of our Washington County Post newspaper are online at Fulton History. This PDF explains how to search. Background: A gentleman in Fulton NY started a website years ago …
One-Room Schoolhouses
On 21-Jun-2023 I gave a presentation about the District schools in the towns of Cambridge, White Creek, and Jackson. I discussed why District schools were started, how they evolved into …
Cambridge Fair
1891 was the beginning of the modern age in Cambridge. The Union School opened, the village sewer was started, the Cambridge Fair was moved from Lauderdale to the village, and …
Cambridge Diner new old sign
The Cambridge Diner has stood on East Main Street since the 1930s. On Sunday 13-Oct-2019 from 2-5pm the revitalized sign was celebrated with the unveiling at 3pm. I recounted some …
1947 Old School Burns
On 18-Aug-1947 around 1am the Cambridge Union School caught fire. Kirk Spurr (CCS 1948) grabbed his camera as he rushed with his father (O.K. “Pete” Spurr) to the family furniture …
Cambridge Firehouse Burns March 1950
(posted Feb-2020) In March 2020 the village voters will be presented with a bond issue to fund a new firehouse on Gilbert Street. I thought it appropriate to look back …