ShareInnovation & Commerce
The businesses and industries of the Empire State have long dominated American commerce, and New York remains a leading center of invention and science. Advances in electricity, glassmaking, photography, engineering, aviation and more have their origins here, and are on display at museums statewide. New York has also been home for many of the industrialists connected to these innovations, whose opulent lifestyle is captured in what are now spectacular historic mansions and estates.
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1838 Selkirk Lighthouse at the Salmon River Lighthouse & Marina
Historic circa 1838 operating Lighthouse at the mouth of the Salmon River where it meets Lake Ontario. This Lighthouse is one of only four (4) remaining in the United States that retains its original... more
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1890 House Museum
The Wickwire residence, built by Chester Wickwire and presently known as The 1890 House Museum, is a local cultural symbol of the prosperity that resulted from the Industrial Revolution in CNY. The... more
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Adirondack History Center Museum
The Adirondack History Center displays and interprets more than 6,000 artifacts, documents and art representing two centuries of Essex County life. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, special... more
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Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District
Two quiet, residential courts designed by Slee & Bryson, built between 1916 and 1920 are featured in this district. Albemarle Terrace is made up of Federal Revival brick houses, set back from the... more
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ALCO Heritage Museum American Locomotive Company
The ALCO Historical and Technical Society was created to preserve and share the history of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), a prolific builder of steam and diesel locomotives that was based in... more
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Allegany State Park-Quaker Area
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Allegany is the largest in the NYS Parks system. One of the greatest 4-season recreational assets in Western New York, it features paved bikeways, and trails... more
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American Museum of Cutlery
Within a 50 mile radius of Cattaraugus, approximately 150 different cutlery companies existed during a 200 year period. The American Museum of Cutlery brings this history to life with photographs,... more
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American Red Cross, Clara Barton House Chapter #1
Clara Barton, established the first American Red Cross in Dansville, NY in 1881. This chapter house functions as both an office and a museum exploring the history of the American Red Cross and the... more
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Antique Boat Museum
Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, the Antique Boat Museum is home to the largest collection of antique and classic boats on display in North America, over 300 unique and... more
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Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum
Learn about how rural farm families lived and worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors to the Museum will learn about New York's rural and farm life development from seeing horse... more
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Beard Street Warehouses (Beard & Robinson Store)
The Beard and Robinson Stores were built by Jeremiah P. Robinson and William Beard in he 1860’s and 70’s and were eventually founded in 1872 during a surge in dockside warehousing after the Civil... more
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Beaverkill Covered Bridge
The Beaverkill Covered Bridge is one of four covered bridges still standing in Sullivan County. It is owned by the Town of Rockland and maintained by the county and carries traffic across the Beaver... more
