Just the History Tour – Oswego, New York

EXPERIENCE

This activity can be scheduled at a day and time mutually agreeable to both you and your guide by calling ahead. We meet in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. You begin by viewing the castle-looking Oswego Armory which is now our YMCAand our beautiful City Hall.
Then we move towards Franklin Square and make a stop at our movie theater which is on the historic register because of its Art Deco design.
You’ll see the homes of two historically significant women and hear there stories. There’s a story about Alvin Bronson during the War of 1812 you won’t soon forget.
Then you head towards the river to look upon our lighthouse and see the oldest industrial building in Oswego. We will meander down the River Walk and immerge where we began our tour.

HIGHLIGHTS

Hear the stories of the people who built historic homes in Oswego.
See how our Downtown Revitalization grant has built up our city.
View the Oswego River and the historic Pierpont Lighthouse in our harbor.

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