The Alden Historical Society offers a variety of items for purchase, including books, collectibles and souvenirs for your favorite Aldenite. Items are available during openings of the Alden Heritage Center. Mail order inquiries can be made by emailing aldenhistsoc@gmail.com. However, we cannot accept credit card payments or Paypal, so payment the old-fashioned way (by check) would be required. Our mailing address is 13213 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004. Additional shipping costs may be added. Please contact us for shipping costs before sending payment.
“Reflections of Alden” book, a collaborative effort between the Historical Society, Alden Central School students and the Alden Art Club. The soft-cover book features paintings and text detailing landmarks throughout the community, both past and present. This keepsake book for your favorite Aldenite is available for purchase for only $25, plus shipping.
Issued during the 2019 Alden Village Sesquicentennial celebration, these ceramic-coated tub soap dishes make for a great keepsake. Measuring approximately 5″ long, each tub is individually boxed and available for $10, plus shipping.
As part of the year-long Alden Village Sesquicentennial celebration, Village Historian Karen Muchow and Alden Historical Society Trustee Lynda Tucker, with photographs from Angelo Daluisio & Kris Rogers, authored a new book compiling 150 objects from the Society’s collection that tell the story of the Village’s 150-year history. The book is titled “150 Objects and Photos That Tell the History of the Village of Alden, NY” and is available for $10, plus shipping.
“Reflections of Alden” book, a collaborative effort between the Historical Society, Alden Central School students and the Alden Art Club. The soft-cover book features paintings and text detailing landmarks throughout the community, both past and present. This keepsake book for your favorite Aldenite is available for purchase for only $25, plus shipping.
Alden Historical Society’s tapestry throws are available for purchase. Made of 100% cotton, the 54 x 70” throw depicts significant historical buildings from Alden’s past and present. The cost of the tapestry is $40 and would make a great gift for any Alden resident (or former resident) interested in Alden’s history. Please contact us for shipping cost.
The popular Landmark Collectibles were originally issued during the early 2000s. Each is hand crafted and painted. Simme’s Meat Market (Henry’s), Wahl’s (Alden Medical), Neeland’s Dairy, Ewell Free Library, and the Exchange Street Train Depot remain from the original set of 20 different landmarks. Get yours before they are gone forever. Only $25 each, plus shipping. We recently acquired several additional Collectibles and have made them available for sale, including St. John’s Church, Alden Pharmacy and others – contact us for availability.
Issued during the Historical Society’s 50th Anniversary year in 2015, these attractive coffee mugs are still available for only $5 each, plus packaging & shipping.
Also issued during the Historical Society’s 50th Anniversary year in 2015, these leather key chains are still available for only $1 each, plus shipping.
The Society recently acquired a supply of the soft-cover book produced for the Town of Alden’s 150th anniversary. “The Town of Alden 1823-1973, A History” is a great reference book filled with rare pictures. Purchase a copy to get ready for the Town’s upcoming bicentennial in 2023. Only $2, plus shipping.