Oswego, since 1796

Oswego ( oss-WEE-goh, Onondaga: Deyoʼswé·geʼ ) is a city in and the county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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230 years of Oswego

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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