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The Syracuse and Baldwinsville Railroad

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Back in 1886, a group formed the Syracuse and Baldwinsville Railroad to service the mills on the Seneca River in the village.  This bit of history of my hometown of Baldwinsville, New York fascinated me.  I grew up hearing trains … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life and Remembrance

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

In about a month, I will be participating in my second Relay for Life event in my town of Baldwinsville, New York.  The event is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society to help in their goal to find … Continue reading →

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Finding History

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

I know some of you thought my latest assignment about hometown history might be a little too much like a school report.  When I was in school, I would have agreed.  Today, we have the Internet, Google and Wikipedia which … Continue reading →

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View 177: Salt Potato Eating Championship

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

With all the pomp and circumstance of a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) bout, Major League Eating came to my town of Baldwinsville, New York last weekend for the first ever Salt Potato Eating Championship.  In the past I have mentioned … Continue reading →

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Too Much Blue

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Last weekend I attempted to get the Moon set the morning after I took the Gibbous Moon.  Clouds came in which totally obscured the moon.  As long as I was up, I waited for the morning light near an old … Continue reading →

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