Genesee County History Department
3 West Main Street - Current location of the Genesee County History Department
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The Genesee County History Department is an educational institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, interpretation, and promotion of archival materials relating to the County. The purpose of this department is to provide protection and a systematic control for the records created by our local government. Records Management is an administrative service that ensures the legal disposition of obsolete records, identifies, preserves and encourages the use of archival records, provides efficient records storage and makes records available when needed. Promoting local history is a service provided by preparing resource guides of the collection, brochures, books and by presenting programs to various community organizations. The photograph above shows 3 West Main Street, Batavia, current home of the Genesee County History Department. The front section of the building was built in 1893 to house the Power Station for Batavia. It was converted into a Fire Department in 1948, used as a restaurant during the 1980s, and was purchased by Genesee County in 1996. The History Department was relocated to this historical building during the summer of 1998. The department, and its Research Library and County Archives, is located at:3 West Main Street, Batavia, NY
14020
Telephone: (585) 344 - 2550 Ext. 2613 The library is open to the public: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Highlights of the collection include:
Access to the collection may be obtained through the department's card catalog, finding guides and with staff assistance. The department provides assistance with research, tours of the department and projects for students. Students of all ages are encouraged to use the collection. Note: A fee is charged for out-of-county individuals requesting research, and for use of the photocopier. |
