Tour Overview
The Ithaca Women of Note Tour highlights the lives and accomplishments of prominent women throughout Ithaca’s history.
The Ithaca Women of Note Tour highlights the lives and accomplishments of prominent women throughout Ithaca's history who advanced the opportunities and participation of women in civic affairs, academia, or the workforce. Striving for the betterment of the human condition, these women became distinguished by their leadership roles in social clubs, national movements, or their profession. From institutional buildings and private residences to public parks, the Women of Note Tour covers a multitude of sites as they relate to each individual. The tour covers the first suburbs of Ithaca, including Cornell Heights and Cayuga Heights, as well as Cornell campus and downtown Ithaca.
As always, please use discretion when approaching private property. We hope you enjoy the tour and look forward to your feedback!
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES ABOUT THE TOUR:
Intended to be a driving tour or an avid biking trail.
Listen to the tour on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tompkinshistory/sets/ithaca-women-of-note
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Research and pictures compiled by The History Center in Tompkins County.Stops
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Stop 1: Home of Effie Dallas Morse
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Stop 2: Home and Office of Dr. Emma Corinne Galvin
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Stop 3: Agda Teoline Swenson Osborn Home
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Stop 4: Grave of Sophronia Bucklin in Lake View Cemetery
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Stop 5: Home of Anna Botsford Comstock
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Stop 6: Samantha Nivison's Vision: Cascadilla Hall
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Stop 7: Belle Sherman Elementary School
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Stop 8: Martha Van Rensselaer Hall
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Stop 9: 817 Triphammer Road
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Stop 10: Flora Rose House / Mennen Hall
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Stop 11: Risley Hall
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