60th anniversary of the Livonia Avon and Lakeville Railroad

Larry Mandelker 4/14/25 Larry Mandelker 4/14/25

60th anniversary of the Livonia Avon and Lakeville Railroad

Last night, I had the privilege of attending the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Livonia Avon and Lakeville Railroad. Organized in collaboration with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, this event marked a significant milestone in the railroad’s history.

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Hiking Whiting Road Nature Preserve

Larry Mandelker 4/8/25 Larry Mandelker 4/8/25

Hiking Whiting Road Nature Preserve

Exploring the Whiting Road Nature Preserve in Webster, New York, is an ever-changing experience. The landscape transforms dramatically from season to season, offering a unique and captivating hiking adventure.

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Rust and Ruinism: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Larry Mandelker 3/31/25 Larry Mandelker 3/31/25

Rust and Ruinism: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Did you know that the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia, was once one of the largest hand-cut stonemasonry buildings in North America? Originally opened in 1864 to house 250 patients, it became a symbol of overcrowding and neglect by the 1950s

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