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Granger Homestead 295 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 โ +1 585-394-1472 Last Updated: 01/14/2025 |
The Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum is a historic site and museum located in Canandaigua, New York. It offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century life and transportation, featuring a preserved Federal-style mansion and an impressive collection of carriages and sleighs. | |
- Granger Homestead: Built in 1816, this Federal-style mansion was the home of Gideon Granger, the fourth U.S. Postmaster General. The house is beautifully preserved and showcases period furnishings, offering a sense of the lifestyle of a prominent 19th-century family. - Carriage Museum: The museum houses an extensive collection of carriages, sleighs, and related artifacts, illustrating the evolution of transportation before the advent of automobiles. The collection includes elegant carriages, practical wagons, and winter sleighs. - Gardens and Grounds: The estate features beautifully maintained grounds, perfect for leisurely walks. Seasonal events and special programs often make use of the outdoor spaces. |
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Canandaigua Place ยป City Canandaigua is a city in Ontario County, New York, United States. Its population was 10,576 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ontario County. Canandaigua is a beautiful, historic, full service, economically vibrant, safe, lakeside community leading in culture, commerce, governance, education, and healthcare. 52 views ๐ 1New York |
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