Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum

09/04/2026

Throw Back: Fentier Village

Fentier Village operated from 1966 through 1969, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each summer. Visitors enjoyed gun fights in the Village Square, and the beautiful Can Can girls always drew a crowd.

07/01/2026

The 25th Annual Dr. Green Lawn 4-Person Golf Scramble is coming to Elkdale Country Club on Wednesday, July 15.

12:00 PM: Luncheon
1:30 PM: Sh***un Start
Prime rib dinner, awards, prize drawings, skins game, golf cart, and green fees included.

$90: Elkdale Members/Reciprocals
$120: Non-Members

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Salamanca Youth Center and the Salamanca Historical Society.

Not a golfer? You can still help by:
• Becoming a Tee Sponsor ($125) or
• Making a donation

📞 Register by July 13 by calling the Elkdale Golf Shop at 716-945-5553.

Come out for a great day of golf while supporting organizations that make a difference in our community

04/04/2026

"Monuments are the grappling irons that bind one generation to another...."
RIP: 64 Main Street

03/28/2026

UPDATE ON 64 MAIN STREET: As of this writing, Saturday March 28th, the building is still standing but this could change as early as next week. Our Facebook post of the dire straits facing this historic landmark has had over 18,000 views and many positive comments on how to save this facade. People really do care!

JOSH ARMSTRONG took the photo of the building, and had it enhanced to show just how beautiful the building could look.

AT THIS TIME...I am trying to secure at least the metal rings at the very top of the building but not sure if that is even possible...

03/14/2026

Is this "Farewell" to 64 Main Street?? Formally known as the Odd Fellow Building, this structure was damaged by fire and demolition is imminent. Built in 1904, the building is architecturally significant as an example of Renaissance Revival style and was constructed as the headquarter for the local chapter of the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF).
Located immediately adjacent to the Masonic Temple, this building has significant architectural features, including the letters IOOF spelled out below the windows and the joined rings at the center of the top cornice.
The building is privately owned and is not on the tax roll. As such, the City of Salamanca is not in a position to try and save the building, as they did with the building adjacent to our museum.
The Salamanca Area Historical Society and Museum feels strongly that this building facade should somehow be saved and believe creative thinking outside of the box is needed immediately.

The Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum is located in a beautifully restored 1882 bank builing.

02/05/2026

The Salamanca Class of 1976 held their reunion. Was it the 10th ? Appears to be the Moose Club. Recognize anyone?

01/31/2026

Presenting the Prospect Elementary 1963 Kindergarten Class. And I have absolutely no names to go with it. I believe the teacher may be Mrs. Barnes ? Does anybody recognize anyone ??

01/17/2026

This is labeled "Federal Flood Project" and appeared in the 1968 Allegany State Park supplement.

12/27/2025

This station had several owners, including Dan Magiera and Arleigh Hill...