Our Letchworth History Photo Album

Photo 34

Two Views of Picnics at Portage

Stereoview

Geo. L. Washburn, Photographer, Castile NY

"Portage Scenery"

1870's

This group of tourists enjoy their picnic lunch somewhere near the Portage Falls and the Glen Iris. Mr. Letchworth allowed visitors to walk his grounds, asking only that they "close the gates behind them"!

 

 

Stereoview

Geo. L. Washburn, Photographer, Castile NY

"Portage Scenery"

1880's

This group of visitors have spread their out their lunch somewhere near the Portage Gorge. It may be in the woods above the Lower Falls. Please note the very unladylike pose!

 

See The Story of the Glen Iris for more information.

 

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