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Tim Baker/Herald Gary Farkash, president of the Baldwin Historical Society and Museum, center, in maroon shirt, with Sanitary District Two Commissioner Jerry Brown, in sunglasses to his right, Baldwin Fire Commissioner Douglas Weidman, to Farkash’s immediate left, and Vinny Valentini, and historical society Vice President Karen Montalbano, ninth and eighth from right.

Historical society drives Nunley’s golf ball home

From 1939 to 1995, Nunley’s Amusement Park, on Sunrise Highway, was a fixture in Baldwin and known widely in the surrounding communities, the source of memories for fun-seeking children, … more

By Karina Kovac | 6/23/22

The Baldwin Fire Department with Baldwin Historical Society president Gary Farkash (third from left) practicing placing the fiberglass golf ball from Nunley’s Amusement Park.

Getting ready for the return of the Nunley golf ball

The famed Nunley’s Amusement Park golf ball, which sat high upon the ticket booth near the miniature golf course during the park’s heyday and was lost to obscurity for decades, has … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/26/22

Baldwin Fire Department members pictured in 1906, when their equipment was horse-drawn.

Baldwin Fire Department marks 125 years of service

On a bitterly cold Tuesday night in January 1896, the Baldwin General Store caught fire when a kerosene lantern dropped. Baldwin did not have a fire department, so volunteer firefighters from … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/4/21

Sunrise Highway, at right in 1930, was built in 1927. The Baldwin Historical Society, in collaboration with the Baldwin Public Library, hosted a Zoom meeting on Jan. 7 to explore the history of Baldwin.

Learning about Baldwin’s rich history

The Baldwin Historical Society, in collaboration with the Baldwin Public Library, hosted a Zoom meeting on Jan. 7 to explore the history of Baldwin. Marialisa Ar-nold, of the Baldwin Public … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/14/21

Peyton Mahler, Scouts BSA Troop 182’s newest Eagle Scout, took the Eagle Oath during his Court of Honor ceremony on Jan. 26.

Baldwin teen renovates Historical Society’s roof for Eagle Scout project

Baldwin teen Peyton Mahler is Scouts BSA Troop 182’s newest Eagle Scout. He was joined by fellow scouts, local elected officials and his parents, Erik and Tracy, at First Church Baldwin … more

2/6/20

Students examined vintage photographs and articles during their tour of the Historical Museum.

The young cast their eyes on the old

When the Baldwin Historical Society and Museum recently opened its display cases to artifacts from the Fire Department, officials decided to extend their tour to the younger set. Students from … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 12/10/15

The Baldwin Civic Association hosted a ceremony on June 21 to open its new community garden behind the Baldwin Historical Society Museum, off Grand Ave. BCA President David Viana, center, welcomed residents and thanked those who helped create the garden.

A garden for all to enjoy

As many Baldwin residents awoke to the first day of summer last Saturday, some final touches were being made to a piece of land that hasn’t seen much action in recent years. But over the last few weeks, the area behind the Baldwin Historical Society Museum has been a hub for community volunteerism. more

By Brian Croce | 6/25/14

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