Presentation by Donna Scott
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Lansing Town Hall
29 Auburn Road, Lansing
Free and open to the public
About the presentation:
Salt has been harvested in this area for hundreds of years. For decades, it was transported to market by boats on lakes, rivers and the Erie Canal. Boat-building companies in Ithaca and other cities thrived by serving this important industry. What do we know about salt transport in this region? How did the Erie Canal compete with railroads and trucks? This presentation, with many archival photos and documents, is based on extensive research by Ms. Scott and others into this important era of Finger Lakes history.
About Donna Scott:
Donna Scott is a Director of Friends of Salt Point and member of Lansing Historical Association. Retired from Cornell University, she has many interests including the history of bicycles, old houses, and salt production in Lansing and NYS. An officer in the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Finger Lakes and a member of the Cayuga Bird Club, she is a former Lansing resident.
This event is co-sponsored by the Lansing Historical Association.
Salt Point is managed by the Friends of Salt Point Ltd., a 501(c)(3) organization, in cooperation with the Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department.
Contact: Robert Rieger
607-283-3032
Address:
Lansing Town Hall
29 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
Phone:
(607) 533-7388
Fax:
(607) 533-3507
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Program information and drop slot located in Town Hall foyer (24 hours per day).
