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Resource Center

The Historical Society of the Tonawandas has thousands of references, and our Research Library, Photo File, and Genealogy Collection are HUGE! Since mid-summer 2014, a dedicated group of member volunteers has been enjoying the expanded, sun-lit workspace that the new building offers. NEW SIGN.

Come to our sale at the Resource Center on July 20 from 10 AM to 2 PM!

Historical Society of the Tonawandas Resource Center Established 2014  126 Broad Street, Tonawanda, NY, USA. Tonawanda, North Tonawanda schools, year books. Historic maps - Tonawanda, North Tonawanda
Genealogy, family, ancestry, roots, research Erie Canal

This facility is being used for storage and exhibit work space a  nd is not open to the public  . For your research needs, please continue to contact us at Museum and General Office:

126 Broad St., Tonawanda, NY, 14150-2112

Phone (716) 694-7406   Email  tonahist@gmail.com

Hours: Open to members and their guests on Monday and Thursday from 2 to 5 pm.

Ask us! General inquiry short-form.
Yes, it's in there! Partial catalog of holdings:
Genealogy and Family History
Tonawandas Commerce and Industry
Tonawandas Life & Entertainment
Tonawandas Cemetery Records
Schools of the Tonawandas
Tonawandas Historic Maps
Municipal History of the Tonawandas
Native American History in Western New York
Tonawandas Newspapers
Tonawandas Religion and Churches

We also have Clothing and accessories, Advertising, Armaments, Art, Books, Building Components, Ceremonial artifacts, Communication tools, Documentary artifacts, Exchange medium, Food preparation and processing artifacts, Furniture and household accessories, Medical tools, Merchandizing tools, Personal gear, Personal symbols - pins, badges, trophies, Railroad accessories, and Toys.

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Official Home:  The Historical Society of the Tonawandas, Inc.
Museum and General Office:  113 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150-2129
(716) 694-7406     Email  tonahist@gmail.com
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