GENESEO – The Association for the Preservation of Geneseo says that this year's work will begin Saturday on the ongoing Save the Wall Project along South Street (Rte. 20A) and Mount Morris Road (Rte. 36). According to the FundRazr.com pafe for the project, volunteers will resume work at 9 a.m. Saturday on the iconic Wall at the edge of the Wadsworth estate. says APOG's Save the Wall Project Fund Razr page. "Thank You everyone who … [Read more...]
‘Save the Wall’ Project Lays Solid Foundation for 2015
Reading this on your phone? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – With warmer weather on the horizon, the Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) is again assembling volunteers for the famous mile-long gateway stone wall in the Village of Geneseo. According to APOG, work on the Save the Wall project, which began in 2012, will resume on Saturday June 6, and continue every Saturday and Sunday until … [Read more...]
Wing Nuts Gather to Raise Money for APOG
GENESEO – The Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) scored a smashing success with its first annual Wingfest and wing eating contest, attracting SUNY students, professors and local residents alike to the Village Park on Saturday. Wing enthusiasts from across the County came out to eat and vote on the best wings from three local restaurants and two SUNY Geneseo dining halls. The idea for a chicken wing festival and eating contest … [Read more...]
Save the Wall, Rebuilding the Heritage of Geneseo
GENESEO -- A volunteer effort to restore the wall that runs for one mile along 20A in Geneseo has been organized to promote historical awareness of the Livingston County area. Dr. Kurt Cylke, a Professor of sociology at SUNY Geneseo and the leader of the "Save the Wall" project is encouraging individuals and organizations throughout the county to contribute to the restoration in any way possible, due to the exstensive … [Read more...]