Gideon Cobb Days!

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June 29 & 30...... 2007

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Background of Gideon Cobb

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Gideon Cobb, born on June 26, 1791, was the quintessential pioneer. He was a soldier who helped secure Brighton and New York State during the War of 1812, firefighter for the City of Rochester, salesman of tools made by his brother William, sand company proprietor, brick company proprietor, teamster, staunch Abolitionist engaged in the Underground Railway, road builder, tavern proprietor, school director, farmer and an interesting story teller. Gideon arrived in the Genesee Country in 1812 and purchased 300 acres in Brighton, including what is now known as Cobb’s Hill where he built a brick mansion for himself on the southeast corner of Monroe and Highland Avenues. The bricks were made by hand from clay found in the fields nearby. This Brighton landmark was demolished in 1965 after many years of neglect. In 1818, Cobb built his first brickyard in the area off Monroe Avenue now known as the Roselawn Neighborhood. Many historic buildings in Brighton, Rochester and other local towns were built from bricks produced in Brighton. The industry continued until 1935 when supplies were depleted.

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On Friday, June 29, @ 11:45 AM

The celebration begins with a luncheon & lecture.

at Buckland Lodge off Westfall Road. Enter access road, going south into athletic playgrounds off Westfall Road between Clinton Ave. & Winton Road.

Program Entitled

“The Buckland Farm Museum”

Speaker: Gary Lehmann, local Historian & Author

Gary Lehmann teaches writing and poetry at the Rochester Institute of Technology and was a past president the Penfield Heritage Association. He has owned and completely renovated the historic mud house at 992 Whalen Road. from 1980 to 1997. This 1,824-square-foot, two-story house of 1835 is the only mud house in New York state with its original exterior intact. Gary is dedicated to local history.

Reservations are limited: Call 756-8312 or e-mail AAW2130@frontiernet.net before June 25.

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Mail following reservation to Historic Brighton, Box 18525, Rochester, NY 14618-0525

Luncheon Reservation Form

Four Choices in Box-Sandwich Menu Selections:

1: Baked Ham & Swiss on Rye with Carrot, Pineapple, Raisin Salad, Relishes & Cookies.

2: Stacked Roast Beef on Kaiser Roll, Horseradish Sauce, Potato Salad, Relishes, Brownie.

3: Tuna Salad on Rye with Lettuce & Tomato, Fruit Cup, Relishes, Cookies.

4: Double Decker Cheese-Swiss & American on Natural Wheat with Alfalfa Sprouts, Waldorf Salad, Relishes, Carrot Cake.

Beverage: Water & Sodas included.

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Cost........$ 15 per person ............(Checks may be made out to: Historic Brighton)

* Please include names of each guest attending (for name tag)

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Saturday, June 30: 9:30 AM-3:30PM

Festivities will move to Buckland House Grounds .

Come and bring all generations of your family to participate in the fun.

The newly refurbished homestead will be open for visitors.

Events:

* Guided Tour of Ground Floor of Renovated Farm House.

* Guided Tour of Farm Grounds Orchard, Garden, and Barn.

*Participate in An Archeological Dig behind Farmhouse.

*Hands-On Review of found Historical Artifacts from previous digs.

*Bus TOURS of Historic West Brighton, Narrated by Brighton Town
Historian, Mary Jo Lanphear

* "Fever Pitch," a barbershop quartet, will entertain from the steps of the Buckland house and throughout the farmstead on that day.

 

Light Refreshments will be available.

 

Park your cars in the lot at the Buckland Park Athletic Fields, and short walk to Farmhouse.

THESE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Come and enjoy an unprecedented immersion in Brighton's history .