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Fairport, N.Y. — The Perinton Historical Society will host a Bon Voyage reception on Sunday for five local World War II veterans, one of whom is a centenarian
Perinton Ambulance: the Past and the Future Perinton Ambulance was started through the Fairport Lions Club with an idea and need to service the medical needs of our friends and neighbors. Chief Hoskins will present a look at the origins of Perinton Ambulance with images and stories of the growing pains and challenges of the organization. There will be historical pictures and some vintage equipment to view. Co-sponsored by the Perinton Historical Society and Fairport Public Library.
Rochester's Best Kept Secret: Unveiling the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ! Witness the history and sounds of one of Rochester's best kept secrets! The Auditorium Theatre is home to a 94 year old, world-class theatre pipe organ. Installed in the RKO Palace Theatre in 1928 to accompany silent films, the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ entertained movie and concert-goers for years before falling silent. Enthusiastic volunteers resurrected the sleeping giant years later and rescued it from the wrecking ball before the 1965 demolition of the RKO Palace, forming the all-volunteer Rochester Theater Organ Society (RTOS).