The Albion community is pleased to introduce the Eastman
at Albion Courthouse Square Concert
Series.
Our Mission:
In partnership with the
Eastman Community Music
School , we will
promote the performing arts in our community by offering a series of
professional music concerts. We hope to educate and inspire through
exposure to musical excellence. In using our historic churches as
musical venues, we will more greatly appreciate the cultural heritage of
our community.
 Albion
Courthouse Square:
The Orleans County
Courthouse serves as the central focal point of Albion’s historic
district. Its large dome
surmounted with a cupola serves as a landmark for miles around. Settlement came to Albion, first known as New
Port, in 1823 in anticipation of the Erie Canal. Albion was
designated the county seat when Orleans County was separated from
the northern part of Genesee County in 1825. The original
Courthouse was replaced with the present outstanding example of
Greek Revival architecture in 1857-1858.
Surrounding this
magnificent landmark are seven architecturally
significant churches built in the nineteenth century:
Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph’s Church., First Presbyterian Church, Pullman Memorial
Universalist Church, Christ Episcopal Church, First United Methodist
Church, First Free Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church. Of
particular note is an array of extraordinary stained glass windows
found in the churches as well as the use of native Medina sandstone
in three of the churches.
Albion’s historic district, consisting of
thirty-four buildings including the Orleans County Courthouse and
seven architecturally significant churches, was placed on the
National Register in 1979.
About Albion:
Few locations offer Albion’s numerous
advantages. Situated on the Erie Canal and centered in the
picturesque setting of rural farmland, Albion remains within an
hour’s drive of the cities of Buffalo and Rochester. Albion residents
enjoy the beauty and activity of a rural atmosphere and the
advantages of metropolitan culture and events within easy driving
distance. The shores of Lake Ontario are a few miles
away and offer derby fishing, boating, swimming and camping. Albion is the county seat and home
to many active service
organizations. The Albion Main Street Alliance works to
revitalize the traditional downtown business district within the
context of historic preservation. Fraternal organizations
including Rotary and Lions Clubs, as
well as Legion, Masons and Elk’s Clubs, all work to enhance community
life.
The Albion community features many
historic buildings and the unique Mount Albion Cemetery that are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Village
architecture makes Albion a favorite stop for historians, college
history classes and tourists alike.
Concert Series Organizational Committee:
Sophia Gibbs Kim, Eastman Coordinator, Diane Palmer, Albion
Coordinator Don Allport, Michele Bokman, Jonathan Doherty, Bill Lattin, Gary
Manella, Charlie Nesbitt, Kim Nesbitt, Marissa Olles, Marsha Rivers,
Gary Simboli, David Snell, Sue Starkweather, Mike Thaine, Dele
Theodorakus, Maarit Vaga, Chris Haines
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