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The Other Oakfields (Who Knew?) by Darlene K. Warner - 2024
Believe it or not, at one time East Oakfield had 11 thriving businesses!
Our newest book is all about East Oakfield (area near the intersection of Fisher and Lockport Roads), Oakfield Corners (now called Five Corners), and North Oakfield (Albion, East Shelby, and Fisher Roads north of Lockport Road) along with the remarkable people, buildings, and businesses there. These hamlets have a unique history and are deserving of their own book.
Available for $22 plus postage.
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Oakfield's People, Places & Things by Laurie A. Nanni - 2019
In this book you will learn about the good, the bad and the ugly parts of Oakfield; different organizations, people like Cop Ross, the KKK, places like the Warren Sunshine home. You will learn about some of the leading businessmen and women who made Oakfield what it is today.
Available for $20 plus postage.
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For Home and Country by Robyn Kachelmeyer Gage & Lori Derck Widzinski - 2017
For Home & Country - Oakfield, NY During World War II. This publication highlights Oakfield’s “Gold Star” soldiers, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It also gives you a great history of what was happening both in the world and in our little town of Oakfield.
Available for $20 plus postage.
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Mysteries, Murder & Mayhem by Laurie Nanni - 2014
Part 1 in this scintillating series!
Stories taken from Oakfield, Buffalo & Rochester newspapers will highlight some of the dark side of Oakfield. You will hear about mob hits, bootleggers, suicides, robberies, murders and more. This book formed the basis of our tour "South Street - The Dark Side".
Available for $20 plus postage.
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More Mayhem by Laurie Nanni - 2022
Part 2 in this scintillating series!
A continuation of Mysteries, Murder & Mayhem - this book highlights more of the scandals of our village including deaths, mob hits, and more illicit behaviors and crimes.
Available for $25 plus postage.
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Life In Our Little Village (Past and Present) by Darlene K. Warner - 2021
After the major fire of 1985, the Village of Oakfield was going to sue property owners for the cost of clean-up. Also, find out about a proposed a mini mall on Main Street. Read tales about climbing the water tower and surviving! Guess which class painted the barn by the school!
Available for $20 plus postage.
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Main Street Ablaze by Darlene K. Warner - 2011
This book describes some of the many tragic fires along Main Street in Oakfield, NY between 1848 and 1945. Learn what finally spurred citizens to purchase a more modern firetruck to replace the old hand pump. Includes pictures, maps, and insight into life in Oakfield's early years.
Available for $15 plus postage.
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The Oakfield Fort - Digging Deeper by Bill Chase - 2021
In this follow up to "in Search of the Bone Fort", we take a deeper dive into the subject as we explore the lives of the people who inhabited the Native Fort in Oakfield. Great insight into how the Native population survived and even thrived in our area.
Available for $15 plus postage.
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Oakfield's Lost Legacy - Early Enterprise in the Village of Caryville, NY - 2012
The history of Oakfield including the separation from Elba, our early businesses and streets. This book takes us up to the fire of 1866,
when all town records were lost.
Available for $15 plus postage.
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****Limited inventory and we will not be reordering.****
Our Glory Years - The Booming of Oakfield by Darlene K. Warner - 2013
The West Shore Railroad comes to town and ten new industries spring up because of it. During this time, we get advances including electricity, telephones, and new cement replaces the "rotten plank sidewalks". The main business section was booming, and ten new streets were developed. Of all the villages in Genesee County, Oakfield was definitely the place to live.
Available for $15 plus postage.
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****Limited inventory and we will not be reordering.****
Our Little Village by Darlene K. Warner - 2015
Remember or perhaps read for the first time about Oakfield's schools, churches, Cary Seminary, Opera houses, Arnold House, and Haxton’s Dairy. Early South Street, Madonia’s Bakery, West Shore Hotel, The Mazza Block, Oakfield House, D’Alba Pop Bottling, Bucceri’s Grocery Store and of course Sam the Barber.
Available for $20 plus postage.
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****Limited inventory and we will not be reordering.****
Stories Behind the Businesses -Our Carefree Years (The Way We Were) by Darlene K Warner - 2019
This book details the Oakfield businesses during the 1950’s, 1960’s & 1970’s with wonderful stories by the families who owned them. Find out how Al Hilchey got the hardware store. Learn who was a former cowboy and could do some soft shoe. 65 different fascinating and endearing stories for you to read and love.
Available for $20 plus postage.
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****Limited inventory and we will not be reordering.****
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