“John McKenna’s Plattsburgh, Photos From The McKenna Collection ”
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 4 – 5pm @ Lake Forest Senior Living Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Admission is Free
In 1975 John McKenna, a local architect, took a series of photographs and slides of various commercial enterprises throughout streets in the City of Plattsburgh. It is not known exactly why Mr. McKenna decided to take the pictures that have become a part of the County Historical Association’s collection. His efforts provide an opportunity for us to peer into this period of time in the City.
Participants in the Lake Forest presentation are invited to join in the walk down memory lane and revisit 1970’s Plattsburgh with a unique tour from the Spinning Wheel to the Chez! The presentation will share many of his pictures of storefronts with slides of various architectural details.
Bill Laundry has prepared the presentation of Mr. McKenna’s photographs and slides. He is a member of the Clinton County Historical Association Board of Directors and currently serves as its Treasurer. Mr. Laundry is a native of Clinton County and a life long student of history. He has resided in Plattsburgh since 1969, the year he began his career at SUNY Plattsburgh where he served in the college administration. He retired from that position in 2012 and now dedicates himself to various philanthropic activities. He has recently been recognized as an outstanding community volunteer and will be traveling to Albany to receive an award for his community service.
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The CCHA Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.clintoncountyhistorical.org or call 518-561-0340. Museum admission is free and donations are accepted.
Posted: April 19th, 2018 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru/Regional History.