On Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Madison County Office Building No. 4 (DMV Building) will once again host Archives Day. Come and see paintings that are more than 100 years old and used to hang in the Madison County Courthouse prior to a 1960s renovation.
A dozen paintings will be on display, most have been in storage for the last 50 years. Along with the paintings, featured documents on display will include oaths of office for the judges, biographies of the judges, court cases that the individuals took part in, and how the county is working in partnership with Buffalo State University’s Art Conservation Department to restore the paintings to their original glory.
Two of the paintings have already been restored, and another is currently out for restoration. There is no charge for this event. For more information, contact Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz at 315.366.2453 or at matthew.urtz@madisoncounty.ny.gov.