Cuba Historical Society

08/17/2026

The Cuba NY Fair took place for decades--both a fair and a horse racing event. The photos featured here are from 1911 and the newspaper clippings are from 1887.

08/11/2026

Phelps and Sibley, a long time producer of flour in Cuba, NY. The articles include a couple of mentions of Phelps and Sibley in the newspaper through the years. The longer article is about the Halloween happenings of 1949 and the other is from the "Cuba Town Topics" of May 19, 1904.

08/06/2026

100 Years Ago Today. Cuba Patriot August 5, 1926
Cuba Surrenders to Firemen
To Start Work on Big Dam
Child Born In Gypsy Camp
Girls to Entertain

08/03/2026

Built from 1907-1909, McKinney Stables of Empire City Farms is a concrete block and terra cotta horse barn. It was built by William Simpson to house his prize trotter.

On Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m., you have the opportunity to visit the Block Barn grounds for free and watch William Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" (hosted by The Palmer and Cuba Circulating Library). In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the Palmer Opera House.

07/30/2026

100 Years Ago Today. Cuba Patriot July 30, 1926
News Of Health Camp
Cuba Has Two Fires
Forging Youth Caught
Says She Was Robbed at South Cuba
Contract Is Let

07/27/2026

The Alco Credit Union now stands on E Main St where this Ford Garage once stood. You could purchase a Ford, Buick, or Pontiac right here in Cuba!

07/23/2026

100 Years Ago Today. Cuba Patriot July 23, 1926
Saves Drowning Man
Allegany Office Closed
Warren Has Big Oil Fire
Abusing Library Lawn
Gasoline Car on Pennsy

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

On August 25, 1908, Firemen from both Cuba and Friendship joined together for a day of games and parading. Friendship fireman reported that Cuba entertained them "in fine style, leaving no stone unturned to their pleasure."