Franklin Railroad and Community Museum

On this date in 1869 work begins on the Delhi Branch of the Oswego and Midland (later the O&W). Below is a few different pictures of the O&W in Walton (where the Delhi branch started). #OnThisDay #history #owrr

Come see our newly redone O&W display where we take a deep dive into the local towns it ran through. We are open today from 1-4.

On this day in 1835 an act was passed to incorporate an institution of higher learning in Franklin named Delaware Literary Institute. Below is pictures of the DLI campus and the 1837 catalogue from the museum’s collection. #OnThisDay #DLI #franklinny #history

Today in Local History: April 16, 1965 - Franklin Color Guard.

On this day in 1792, Franklin is formed from the town of Harpersfield. At this time Franklin was a part of Otsego County. Below are a few different views of Franklin from the museums collection. #onthisday #history #franklinny

The Merrickville O & W Train Station built in 1911. Though hard to imagine now, Merrickville had its own creamery, feed store, post office and general store. It was the practice to have station signs indicate the mileage to the railroad’s end terminals. For through passengers, it might have indicated the tedium yet to be endured. ... Franklin Railroad & Community Museum Located at 572 Main St, Franklin, NY 13775 #FranklinRR #History #FranklinNY #Preservation #ILOVENY #DelawareCountyNY #WesternCatskills #FranklinRRCommunityMuseum #BeachInn (Phot Credit John and Sue Hudson Collection)

75 Days of DCHA 2020 marks the Delaware County Historical Association’s 75th Anniversary. We are counting down to the end of this year by highlighting some of ...the donations we have received in that time, listing objects, archives or buildings for each year DCHA has been in existence. Today’s Highlighted Year: 2001 Items from Delaware Literary Institute, Franklin, NY Several items of memorabilia from the Delaware Literary Institute in Franklin, NY, were donated by Jarvis Hyzer from Otego, NY. These included a picture of women seated on the steps of Ladies Hall around 1900 and several pieces of ephemera.

Today's Anniversary: November 27,1836 - First Stone Hall of DeIaware Literary Institute completed, Franklin. Photo shows the second Stone Hall.

Beach Inn located in Franklin NY just west of the village on Rte. 357 Photo on left taken about 1920 and was given to John H. Beach by Nadine Beach Phillips of Hartwick, NY. She was the 3rd great granddaughter to Daniel Beach.... Photo on right by John H. Beach Click the link below for more information on this historic Tavern and Inn. https://www.beachtavernfranklinny.com/ Franklin Railroad & Community Museum Located at 572 Main St, Franklin, NY 13775 #FranklinRR #History #FranklinNY #Preservation #ILOVENY #DelawareCountyNY #WesternCatskills #FranklinRRCommunityMuseum #BeachInn

Franklin Library Year unknown Franklin Railroad & Community Museum ... Located at 572 Main St, Franklin, NY 13775 #FranklinRR #History #FranklinNY #Preservation #ILOVENY #DelawareCountyNY #WesternCatskills #FranklinRRCommunityMuseum (Photo Credit Delaware County Historical Society) https://www.dcnyhistory.org/franklinbooklet.html

DON'T FORGET Saturday, September 26th, 2020 The 4th Annual Catskill Conquest Rally ... There are 50 automobiles scheduled to run in this years rally! The Franklin Railroad and Community Museum is a checkpoint for the rally with an anticipated time of arrival at the museum between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. The museum will have antique cars and trucks on display. Come and see the beautiful old vehicles and the great exhibits at the Franklin Railroad and Community Museum!! Open Saturday September 26th from 1:00-5:00PM Open Sunday September 27th from 1:00-5:00PM Located at 572 Main St, Franklin, NY 13775 #FranklinRR #History #FranklinNY #Preservation #ILOVENY #DelawareCountyNY #WesternCatskills #FranklinRRCommunityMuseum Click the link below for more information! https://www.1903autorun.com/? (Photo Credit https://www.1903autorun.com/)