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Manlius Historical Society completes needed roof, stucco repair restoration

Bettie Appenzeller (from left), Pat Glafka and Robert Andersen, local historians and members of the Manlius Historical Society pose for a photo outside its location in downtown Manlius. Needed restoration work on the outside of the Manlius Historical Society was completed this summer thanks to community donations. (BCR photo)

Bettie Appenzeller (from left), Pat Glafka and Robert Andersen, local historians and members of the Manlius Historical Society pose for a photo outside its location in downtown Manlius. Needed restoration work on the outside of the Manlius Historical Society was completed this summer thanks to community donations. (BCR photo)

Banking antiques are displayed inside the Manlius Historical Society. The building was built to be a bank in 1915, but closed in 1933 during the Great Depression. (BCR photo)

Manlius High School memorabilia is displayed inside the Manlius Historical Society. Most of all the original Manlius High School framed group senior class pictures and annuals are on display starting with the year 1921 thru 1995, when the school closed. (BCR photo)

A plaque hangs on the outside of the historical society listing the original 2001 officers when the society was incorporated. The officers were also active when the historical society purchased the First State Bank building in 2002. (BCR photo)

Tom Cox (left) and son, Tim Jr., both of Cox Masonry in Sterling, paint the outside of the Manlius Historical Society. Restoration work on the building took place this summer. (BCR photo)