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.

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:

113 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY, 14150-2129

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

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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