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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