Letchworth Links
Doorway to other sources of Letchworth Park and area information

Here is a list of links related to Letchworth Park and Genesee Valley History which you may find interesting and useful.

Sites marked with a have useful information if you are planning a trip to the Park!

(Please remember we are not responsible for content, information, material, or services found at these sites!)

 

New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation

This is the official website for the New York State Agency that operates Letchworth State Park. It includes maps, camping and cabin reservation information, lists of recreational facilities, and much more. Be sure to go to the Genesee Region.

The Friends of Letchworth

Join this non-profit group that works to promote and preserve Letchworth State Park. Take this link to go to their new website and learn more about the group!

The Letchworth Genealogy

This is a link to the Letchworth Family Tree as created and maintained by one of the members of the Letchworth family. We highly recommend it!

Forest Lawn Cemetery

This is the beautiful cemetery in Buffalo New York where Mr. Letchworth is buried. It is worth a visit! For more information about his grave, see Mr. Letchworth's Grave.

Cubic and 360 Photographs of Letchworth Park

This site contains wonderful images of Inspiration Point, the Upper Falls and Bridge, the Trout Pond, Wolf Creek, and Big Bend by Bernhard Wagner. If you can't get to the Park, it is the next best thing to being there! Warning - they may take a minute or so to download fully. As Mr. Wagner points out, downloading with dial up service is "almost a lost cause".

Thank you Mr. Wagner for this chance to "visit" Letchworth!

Whitford's History of New York Canals

This interesting and valuable resource was first published in 1906. Much of the work, including the history of the Genesee Valley Canal is available through this link.

Historical Topographical Maps of the Park Area

This link takes you to historical.maptech.com which has placed topographical maps by the USGS on line for viewing. You can see a rather detailed map of the Park area from about 1905.

Glen Iris.Com

Here is the official commercial site for the Glen Iris Inn. It includes some history and modern photographs of the Glen Iris Inn.

Reserve America.Com

This commercial site has extensive information on camping and lodging at Letchworth Park including site descriptions, fees, and maps.

Letchworth Geology Fieldtrip

A good (and scientific) geological description of the Park written by students of the St. Lawrence University Geology Club

Mt. Morris Dam

This is the official Army Corp of Engineers web site for the Mt. Morris Dam. Good photographs and lots of information about the Dam.

Genesee Country Western NY Page

This commercial site is produced by a Western New York magazine and has quite a bit of travel and tourist information for Letchworth Park and the surrounding area.

Livingston County Historical Society Website

Since Livingston County is one of the counties that border on Letchworth Park, exploring it's history gives important insight in the Park's past. This website, maintained by the Livingston County Historical Society provides a wealth of information and links, including information on the Livingston County Historian's Office.

Nunda Area History

This is the official website of the Nunda Historical Society. The Park was once in the Town of Nunda, and you can find related history and good research links at this site.

New York State CCC Museum

A great site for information about the Civilian Conservation Corp. Includes information on New York State camps as well as others around the Nation, and has a good set of links to other sites.

Canal Society of New York State

A site devoted to the history of Canals in New York State.

Eagle Byte Historical Research

This site is a great resource for researchers, teachers, and students of New York history. Lots of links and a great timeline for New York State.

 

 

 

 

 

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