Traveling to the Antique shops and auctions in Chautauqua County can lead to wonderful finds of the history of Chautauqua county and past businesses.
In my recent stop at an antique store in West field, NY I found a few old Post cards.
This is a different look than I am used to of The St, Elmo’s Hotel located at the Chautauqua Institution. Does anyone have a time date for this image? I believe the image was taken my J.M. Bonji
This is a postcard of Bestor Plaza and the Colonnade at Chautauqua Institution.
I also picked a book that was used at the Chautauqua Institution in the opera department. The opera, “Adia” was used by one of the members of the Chautauqua Opera. A post card was tucked in the binding of the book to a member of the opera in the year 1989.
The past has a way of resurfacing and sharing moments in time. And all who know the Chautauqua Institution know its rich history.
Chautauqua County is rich in antique shops and flea markets. A few local well known antique shops are Small Emporium in Findley Lake and Landmark Acres Antiques
