Historical Leaders Historical Leaders and Homes of Auburn, and Homes of Auburn,
NYNY
Founded 1793Founded 1793
In the beginning…In the beginning… 1793: Col. John L. Hardenbergh, a veteran of the 1793: Col. John L. Hardenbergh, a veteran of the
American Revolution, founded AuburnAmerican Revolution, founded Auburn Hardenbergh built the first mill on the Owasco Hardenbergh built the first mill on the Owasco
Outlet, which fostered the growth of the community.Outlet, which fostered the growth of the community. 1805: Originally known as "Hardenbergh's 1805: Originally known as "Hardenbergh's
Corners," soon after the name was changed to Corners," soon after the name was changed to "Auburn." "Auburn."
1806: Col. Hardenbergh dies. His remains and 1806: Col. Hardenbergh dies. His remains and those of his wife are in Auburn's Fort Hill Cemetery, those of his wife are in Auburn's Fort Hill Cemetery, in the Mount Hope Section. in the Mount Hope Section.
1815: Auburn became an incorporated village.1815: Auburn became an incorporated village. 1848: Auburn received its charter as a city.1848: Auburn received its charter as a city.
ArchitectsArchitects
John I. Hagaman – Auburn’s first major architectJohn I. Hagaman – Auburn’s first major architect– Cayuga County Courthouse 1833-1836Cayuga County Courthouse 1833-1836
Horatio Nelson White, Horatio Nelson White, 1814-18921814-1892– Designed the clock tower in the center of AuburnDesigned the clock tower in the center of Auburn
Julius A. Schweinfurth, Julius A. Schweinfurth, 1858 – 19311858 – 1931– Bradley ChapelBradley Chapel– Thomas Mott Osborne homeThomas Mott Osborne home– James Street School (now the site of Auburn Post Office James Street School (now the site of Auburn Post Office
Building)Building)
James C. Stout, James C. Stout, 1843 -19011843 -1901– Willard Memorial chapel/Welch classroomWillard Memorial chapel/Welch classroom– The Auburn Button Works FactoryThe Auburn Button Works Factory– Auburn Post Office buildingAuburn Post Office building
FactoriesFactories
Wegman Piano Factory, 1882: Owned and operated Wegman Piano Factory, 1882: Owned and operated by the Henry Wegman family. The company was a by the Henry Wegman family. The company was a division of the Estey Piano Corporation.division of the Estey Piano Corporation.
The Auburn Button Works, early 1900’s: This The Auburn Button Works, early 1900’s: This
produced test pressings to Berliner, pressed Zon-produced test pressings to Berliner, pressed Zon-O-Phone discs, and an endless supply of custom O-Phone discs, and an endless supply of custom labels for the International Record Company.labels for the International Record Company.
Columbian Rope Company, 1903: Founded by Col. Columbian Rope Company, 1903: Founded by Col. E.D. Metcalf. Col. Metcalf would use his bailer E.D. Metcalf. Col. Metcalf would use his bailer twine operation as leverage to get into the rope twine operation as leverage to get into the rope industry. industry.
Early PoliticiansEarly Politicians William H. SewardWilliam H. Seward, 1801-1872: New York State Legislator, Governor of , 1801-1872: New York State Legislator, Governor of
New York (twice), U.S. Senator (NY), Secretary of State for Presidents New York (twice), U.S. Senator (NY), Secretary of State for Presidents Lincoln and Johnson.Lincoln and Johnson.
Cyrus C. DennisCyrus C. Dennis, 1806-1866: First Mayor of the City of Auburn , 1806-1866: First Mayor of the City of Auburn
Christopher MorganChristopher Morgan, 1808-1877: New York Secretary of State 1848-1852, , 1808-1877: New York Secretary of State 1848-1852, Mayor of Auburn 1860 Mayor of Auburn 1860
Sereno PayneSereno Payne, 1843-1912: U.S. Congressman for 30 years. Majority , 1843-1912: U.S. Congressman for 30 years. Majority Leader Leader
William Miller CollierWilliam Miller Collier, 1867 – 1956: Ambassador to Spain and Chile , 1867 – 1956: Ambassador to Spain and Chile
John TaberJohn Taber, 1880-1965: U.S. Congressman from 1922-1962 , 1880-1965: U.S. Congressman from 1922-1962
George R. MetcalfGeorge R. Metcalf, 1914-2002: State Senator, 1914-2002: State Senator
Jerome HollandJerome Holland, 1916-1985: Ambassador to Sweden, first African , 1916-1985: Ambassador to Sweden, first African American director of the New York Stock Exchange American director of the New York Stock Exchange
Museums Museums
Cayuga Museum of Art and Cayuga Museum of Art and History & Case Research History & Case Research LabLab
Seward House
The Harriet Tubman Home
Memorials Memorials
Willard Memorial Chapel
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
ArchitectureArchitecture
Bradley Chapel at
Fort Hill Cemetery
St. Mary’s ChurchGothic Architecture
ActivityActivity
Match the description with the local Match the description with the local historical leaderhistorical leader
___1. Conductor on the Underground Railroad___1. Conductor on the Underground Railroad A. Theodore W. CaseA. Theodore W. Case
___2. Secretary of State for Abraham Lincoln___2. Secretary of State for Abraham Lincoln B. Edwin D. MetcalfB. Edwin D. Metcalf
___3. Founder of Columbian Rope Company___3. Founder of Columbian Rope Company C. William H. C. William H. SewardSeward
___4. Women’s Rights Activist___4. Women’s Rights Activist D. Harriet TubmanD. Harriet Tubman
___5. Scientifically discovered how to put ___5. Scientifically discovered how to put E. Martha Coffin E. Martha Coffin WrightWright
sound on film.sound on film.
Sources Sources
http://www.cayuganet.org/forthill/hardenbergh/hahttp://www.cayuganet.org/forthill/hardenbergh/hardenbergh.htmlrdenbergh.html
www.columbianrope.comwww.columbianrope.com http://www.courts.state.ny.us/publications/http://www.courts.state.ny.us/publications/
benchmarks/issue6/Courthouse.shtmlbenchmarks/issue6/Courthouse.shtml http://www.findagrave.comhttp://www.findagrave.com http://www.mainspringpress.com/scranton.htmlhttp://www.mainspringpress.com/scranton.html http://www.marinelink.com/Story/http://www.marinelink.com/Story/
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