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It Happened in Lansing
by Isabelle H. Parish
Full of stories and family history by many local historians. Includes list of Rev. War soldiers graves
Edited & Produced by Louise P. Bement, 1987, 59 pgs.
Order number 109303, $5.00

Portland Point Memory Book
A history written by Mrs. Bement's Fourth Grade class (1976) at Lansing Elementary School, 32 pgs.
Order number 109304, $4.00

The Rock Salt Mine (1916-1985)
A history written by Mrs. Bement's Fourth Grade class (1984-85) at Lansing Elementary School, 48 pgs.
Order number 109306, $4.00

Cayuga Lake 1900-1982
A history written by Mrs. Bement's Fourth Grade class (1981-82) at Lansing Elementary School, 58 pgs.
Order number 109407, $4.00

Town of Lansing - Its Beginning
by Louise Bement, 1984, 26 pgs.
An important history on this area and its first settlers. Includes early map.
Order number 109307, $4.00

More Bits and Pieces of Lansingville History
by Nellie Tucker Minturn, 1971, 39 pgs.
This book was reprinted in 1993 and includes 29 wonderful chapters from The First Settlers to Past Masters of the Grange.
Order number 109308, $4.00

Youthful Thoughts (1844-1848)
Compiled by D. Barber & B. Davis, 1992, 142 pgs.
A real treasure of compositions written by Dryden, Groton, and Lansing children in the 1840's. Illustrated with period etchings.
Order number 109309, - Hard bound $8.00 - Soft bound $5.00

Lives Passed: Biographical Sketches from Central NY
by Carol Kammen, 1984, 176 pgs.
Local traditions, anecdotes and history previously published in the weekly history column of The Ithaca Journal, "meet your neighbors and those whose lives enriched or enlivened this special part of the state".
Order number 109312, $8.00

Brigham Young, The New York Years
Richard F. Palmer & Karl D. Butler, 1982, 106 pgs.
Important insights into the character of this great religious leader, with references to his early life in Genoa (now Lansing).
Order number 109314, Hard bound $12.00

One Day in Ithaca: May 17, 1988
Edited by Carol Kammen, 1989, 242 pgs.
A day in the life of many Tompkins County people, including Lansing residents
Order number 109315, $8.00

Early Map of Lansing (17x20)
Taken from the 1853 Tompkins County Map.
Printed on parchment, includes residents names.
Order number 109317, $4.00

Lansing Gazette
Edited and Published by Lord & Burr
Ludlowville, NY - October, 1861. Reprinted for Lansing Day, 1993 - 4 pages
Order number 109320, $.50

Town of Lansing Historic Context Narrative
American History Partnership, 199488 pgs.
From prehistoric inhabitants in Central New York to our mid-late twentieth century landscape, Judith Dulberger and American History Partnership have prepared an historic context on the Town of Lansing. The report describes the concerns over the erosion of Lansing's predominantly rural character and provides recommendations for undertaking surveys of its most important resources.
Order number 109423, $10.00

Remember When - Ludlowville
Compiled by Jeanne (Nobles) Bishop, Louise Bement, Lou Barr, and Bea Davis, 1997. 96 pgs, 170+ period photographs.
The real authors of this coffee-table style book are the people who lived in Ludlowville and shared their memories. Time frame is pre-1900 to 1940s or 1950s. Nice gift for Ludlowvilleites that are out of the area.
Order number 089701 $20.00

Outhouse Note Cards
Eight different pen & ink illustrations of Lansing Outhouses by member Joan Hass. Envelopes included. A perfect gift!
Order number 109525, $5.00

EX-STINK ERA T-Shirts
Four wooden throne houses reproduced in full color on each shirt.
Order number 119528, $12.00 (specify size, large and extra large only).

Privy Revelations
Featuring the Outhouses of Lansing, NY by Louise Barr, Joan Hass, & John Thompson. 1996, 92 pgs. An interesting story relating to the history of outhouses in the town of Lansing including 90+ pictures of Lansing outhouses. Also poems, Backyard Gems and even a Crossword Puzzle.
Order number 089628, $12.00.

Outhouse Posters
20 photos of Lansings best. All in full color. Frameable.
19" by 25"
Order number 089929, $12.00 + $3 shipping

Lansing Central School District, 50 years, 1948-1998
The Lansing Central School District was organized July 1, 1948 from the several district schools in the Town of Lansing. This book relates the history of the forming of the district and its progress . Every senoir class is represented with anecdotal histories of the students since their graduations. Faculty and staff are also noted. You won't find every student you knew, but every short history is of interest.
Order number 099903, $25.00

Gift Membership
It's easy to provide a gift membership to a friend or loved one. Send us your name and address and that of the recipient. We will start sending the newsletter and send you the gift certificate which you can mail personally.
Order number 109527, $10.00

Lansing At The CrossRoads
Lansing At The CrossRoads by Reta Smidt, 2001, 220 pages.The formation of the Village of Lansing. This is the story of the village, how and why it was formed, the problems it faced in its early years, and the victories its people won in gaining control of their own communal future.
Order number 050100, $20.00

Place Names of Tompkins County
Place names of Tompkins County, edited by Carol Kammen, 2004, 132 pages. Have you ever wondered about the name of a street, or road, or region where you live? The municipal historians of Tompkins County have collected a wealth of information that will help answer these questions. The book is easily used as a reference book, but is also a joy to read as the information is presented in small "tid-bits". Sixteen historians worked together to write this fine book, well illustrated with maps.
Order Number 060411, $10.00

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