Monthly Archives: January 2013

Oswego: Its People, Places and Events

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

John O’C. Conway is one of Oswego’s “favorite sons”. He was born on July 26, 1911 in Troy, New York. His parents were Daniel H. Conway and Ellen O’Connor Conway. She was the youngest of 9 children in a family from Oswego and was homesick. While John was an infant, the Conway’s moved back to Oswego.

John’s father was a businessman. His enterprises included a knitting factory that was located on Bridge Street. He also served as Mayor of Oswego in the 1930’s, as a Republican. Conway Terrace, a housing development on the City’s east side, was named after him. Continue reading →

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Notes from the Port of Oswego Authority. 13. The Port Arrives in ’55!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

State Senator Henry A. Wise, (Watertown), shockingly blocked the original Oswego Port Authority Bill from being voted on in 1954, greatly arousing the ire of Oswegonians.  He was chastised widely in the local press and during the fall election.  After … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Port of Oswego Authority. Birth of the Port, Part III

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

As 1954 dawned, Oswego and Albany were ready, apparently, for the legislation that would establish the new Oswego Port Authority.  A completely new OswegoCity government was installed, with a new mayor, Robert Iles, and an all-new Council who supported the … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Port of Oswego Authority. Birth of the POA, Stage 2

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

In 1953, ideas about forming Port Authorities were percolating in Albany and the St. Lawrence Seaway seemed to be moving forward, but Oswego was distracted by a variety of more parochial interests.  Only Operation Oswego, led by attorney Hosmer Culkin, … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Port of Oswego Authority. Birth of the POA, Stage One

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

Formally initiated on April 14, 1923, the Oswego Harbor and Dock Commission (HDC) held its last meeting on July 1, 1955, five days before the new Oswego Port Authority held its first, formal   meeting on July 6.  During its 32 … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Port of Oswego Authority. IX. Grain Elevator Politics

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

From 1914 through 1931, Oswego had 4 mayors: Thomas F. Hennessey (D, 4 yrs), John Fitzgibbons (D, 4 years), Moses Prouse Neal (R, 4 years), and Daniel H. Conway (D, 6 years).  Overlapping that same 18-year period, New YorkState had … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Port of Oswego Authority. VIII. The State Grain Elevator

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oswego Historian

The H. Lee White Marine Museum sits on the site of the former New York State (NYS) grain elevator on the northern extension of West First Street.  It was, in fact, an integral part of that grain-storage operation.  That pier … Continue reading →

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