Warren County New York Fractional Currency and Bank Notes

At certain times of recessions or depressions the government authorized issuance of fractional currency or bank notes issued by local banks or governments. We recently received an interesting collection of such paper currency from Jack Kokoletsos. We thank Jack for his unusual donation.     This ten cent fractional currency was issued by the Corporation…
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“Let’s Go To The Fair”

Almost every county in New York celebrates an annual fair.  Warren County was no exception. The Warren County Fair had its beginnings in 1857 as the Warren County Agricultural Society. I’d like to share some images from a recent accession of material relating to the Warren County Agricultural Society (1863-1886), The Warrensburgh Fair and Exhibition…
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