The New Pucker Street is a companion book to Pucker Street, the
First 100 Years, and continues to document the civic activity of
the community of Marcellus from 1953 to the present. On the cover
is The Steadman House, recently dedicated as the home of the
Marcellus Historical Society. Located in the heart of the Village,
it not only provides a link to a precious past, but is a 19th
century landmark that projects the community's commitment to civic
improvement. It is an enduring symbol of the community's history,
its strength and majesty, but also proclaims its presence in the
21st century. Its steps and pillars are inviting and announce to
the world that Marcellus, while retaining its authenticity, is ever
adapting to change, responsible change that is reflected in the
lives and accomplishments of its citizens, young and senior.
The New Pucker Street documents many of the changes that have
taken place in Marcellus since the celebration of the Village
Centennial in 1953. In the last fifty years, the traditional
picture of Marcellus as an agricultural and milling community
changed. Many old homes and buildings in the Village have fallen to
the wrecker's ball, while other landmarks have been remodeled to a
former glory. As more families moved to the suburbs after the war,
there would be an increase in the population, dramatically changing
the make-up of the native people - and reflected particularly in
the school population. In the next fifty years, the role of
government would change, as more services would be provided, and an
aging infrastructure required continuous consideration by elected
representatives.
The next fifty years would see the emergence of the
"greatestgeneration." When the young men returned to Marcellus
after the war, they were joined by equally involved women of that
generation, and in the words of former President George H. W. Bush,
"did the work of democracy day by day, every day in their
hometown," helping to build bridges to the 21st century - ones that
their own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would
follow.
The New Pucker Street also details some of the issues facing an
American village in modern times, and it also contains an epilogue,
highlighting some lessons that might be learned from the past -
ones that might serve as guidelines for what lies ahead.
The New Pucker Street portrays Marcellus like many small towns
across America - as home - a place where many people have settled,
and to which many people return. They return because it is home,
and they always feel welcome.
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