Trivia

1862 - Ward's Natural Science Establishment is formed in Rochester, New York. With the help of devoted young employee Carl E. Ackley, taxidermy makes strides toward becoming an artform. His efforts help lay the foundation of modern taxidermy in the United States of America.

September 11, 1883 - The mail chute was patented by James Cutler. This device was first used in the Elwood Building in Rochester, NY http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us/rochimag/architecture/LostRochester/Elwood/Elwood.htm