Senate Recognition
Borrello presents proclamation to The Post-Journal
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State Sen. George Borrello recently presented a state Senate proclamation to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of The Post-Journal's first edition.
The Post-Journal was first published on June 21, 1826, known then as the Jamestown Journal. The paper made its debut as a semi-weekly, 56-column newspaper printed by Publisher Adolphus Fletcher printed on the second floor of his shop. In 1870, the Jamestown Journal transitioned from a weekly publication to a daily publication – The Jamestown Daily Journal. In 1941, The Jamestown Daily Journal merged with the Morning Post to become The Jamestown Post-Journal.
The Fenton History Center will have its exhibit on the history of newspapers on display through the end of October. “Read All About It!” was created with the help of The Post-Journal’s long-time Publisher Mike Bird, retired Editor Cristie Herbst and content from historian Helen Ebersole’s book An ImPRESSsive Record, Jamestown Journal 1826-1941.
The exhibit tells the story of local newspaper traditions starting with the first issue of the Jamestown Journal in June 1826 through the current Post-Journal and Chautauqua Gazette. While Jamestown had more than 25 papers since 1826, few lasted more than a decade. The exhibit is told through images, video, and small and large artifacts that represent our publishing history.
“We would love to collect the community’s stories about their interactions with the newspapers in Jamestown. We have a place set up at the “Editor’s Desk” for visitors to share their stories and memories. Did someone in their family work for the paper, or did they? Were they a “newsboy” or carrier? We want to collect those stories,” said Joni Blackman, exhibit curator and executive director.
Stories and memories can also be sent to stories@fentonhistorycenter.org. The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the end of October.