Although we usually say that William Pryor Letchworth was the creator of the Glen Iris Estate, there was someone else who also earned the title. Find out who in our new Glimpse. (1/22/12)

The Civilian Conservation Corps are an important part of Letchworth Park's story. Here is a list of the camps in the Park! (12/21/11)

Lets go back in time to 1933 and see what Letchworth Park had to offer visitors! (12/21/11)

Once upon a time you could stand on the Portage Bridge and watch a train go UNDER you! See how in our latest addition to the site!(10/27/11)

A favorite feature of the Park will soon be celebrating its 150 birthday. Got to our latest image in our historic photo album to see what it is! (10/1/11)

During the days of the Glen Iris Estate a beautiful Swiss chalet or "cottage" stood on the west end of the Council Grounds. We recently added a second image of the structure and fascinating facts to our Historical album! (8/21/11)

Back in the days of the Glen Iris Estate you would never know where tourists would end up. Check out this interesting photo taken near the Lower Falls! (8/05/11)

What did Mr. Letchworth's lands look like around 1870? We recently updated our page of two images taken from the Portage Bridge at that time. Take a look! (7/01/11)

Although most 19th century visitors focused on the wonderful scenery of the Portage Falls, at least one photographer took the time to preserve another aspect of Mr. Letchworth's Glen Iris Estate. Check out this rare image in our Historical Photo Album! (5/29/11)

Have you ever stumbled upon the mysterious gravestone in Letchworth Park? A recent visitor to the Park did and sent in a question and photograph. Find out more about the gravestone in our latest FAQ. (5/17/11)

Time for a little spring cleaning. We recently polished our earlier scans of a great old stereoview of the Portage Bridge. Take a look! (5/17/11)

Those who visited the Glen Iris between the 1960s and 1980s will remember Peter and Cora Pizzutelli, the Glen Iris innkeepers. We are sad to report that Peter Pizzutelli recently passed away. Our latest Letchworth Memory is our tribute to Peter. (4/7/11)

Lots of changes have taken place in the last half century. You can see some of them on the 1963 Park Map just added to our "Pieces of the Past" (4/6/11)

Want to see the interior of the Museum when it was first opened and other images of the Park from 1913 and 1914? Check out this new piece of the Park's past! (3/24/11)

What was the Park like in 1935? What changes have taken place since that time? Find out by going to our newest Pieces of the Past! (2/16/11)

Have you ever stopped to see the impressive monument to the 1st NY Dragoons that stands not for from Inspiration Point? Here are two early views of the monument in its original location! (1/26/11)

This 1890s stereoview taken at the Portage Bridge provides some interesting historical details! (1/22/11)

Who worked for Letchworth Park in 1919? Find out by reading PART II and the American Scenic and Historical Preservation Society's report for 1919! (1/17/11)

What was the Park like in the early years? Read the official report for 1919!(1/13/11)

Did you every go swimming the the Lower Falls Pool at night? Here is what it looked like in the late 1950s! (1/12/11)

Wouldn't it be nice to spend a warm summer day at the Park? This short photo essay follows a group of young people on such a day trip a century ago. (1/1/11)

What would it have been like to visit the Glen Iris and Park in 1910 when Mr. Letchworth was still alive? Here is a newspaper article from that time. (12/17/10)

If you wander among the stones in the Park's Pioneer Cemetery, you will come across those of the Fancher family. Here is their story written by one of their descendants. (10/28/10)

Have you ever stopped in the parking lot next to the railroad bridge in the Park? Here is the view of the bridge you would have gotten from that spot 135 years ago this fall! (10/3/10)

Although outside the modern Park boundaries, Whaley Tavern has an important place in Letchworth's history. Do you know why? The historical marker for the site explains why! (10/3/10)

Looking for the Letchworth family tree? With the help of a Letchworth family member we have fixed the problem we had presenting Mr. Letchworth's genealogy. Take a look! (8/29/10)

The past comes alive in many ways in Letchworth State Park. Our latest "Pieces of the Past" introduces you to the Memorial Trees that stand on the Glen Iris Lawn. (8/12/10)

Take a trip to Portage Bridge through this 1902 railroad map of the Station area. (7/27/10)

St. Helena is one of the "vanished villages" of Letchwork Park. Take a look at the community as it was around 1900! (7/3/10)

Our lastest view is an interesting shot of the Portage Iron High Bridge around 1880. What is even more interesting is what can be seen through the bridge! (6/16/10)

Have a historical question about the Park? Please check our Frequently Asked Questions to see if others have asked it. Our latest answer has to do with the cabin areas in the Park! (5/01/10)

We recently upgraded one of our older images showing the Portage Wooden Bridge. Now you can see the catwalks and stairways better - take a look! (5/01/10)

Gibsonville was once an important community within the boundaries of the Park and boasted one of the most impressive mills in the area. Here are some outstanding images of that mill that were recently shared with us by our friend Karen Gibson Strang! (4/25/10)

In Mr. Letchworth's day a caretaker and his family lived in a beautiful swiss cottage at the East end of the Council Grounds. Here is a photograph of that house around 1911. (4/4/10)

On your next visit to the William Pryor Letchworth in the Park be sure to visit the old memorial tree which stands nearby. This photograph shows the new Museum and the Webster tree around 1918. (3/13/10)

Want to sing about Mary Jemison? Here is a song written to her in 1914! (2/9/10)

Letchworth in winter is quite beautiful and can be explored on one of the Park's winter hikes. You can, however, enjoy an icy scene from long ago without leaving home! (1/19/10)