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The
Bundy Has Now Expanded to 4 Buildiings Including:
The Victorian Mansion,
Lacey
Building, The Bundy Annex, & the Connelly Building....
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Experience
For Yourself the Rich History, Nostaglia,
& Craftsmanship that makes
the Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum
one of New York's
True Historical Treasures....
You'll
be Suprised at the Many Cultural Choices
The Bundy has to offer.... |
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Victorian Mansion:
This
Queen-Anne Victorian mansion was built in 1892. It
has been wonderfully restored with most of the original
woodwork still intact.
Original intricately carved woodwork, hand-painted
and stenciled ceilings, and stained glass windows
are just some of the features that makes this house
one of New York's true architectual and historical
treasures.
The
mansion has been wonderfully preserved over the years.
Its 14 rooms showcase the beauty of late Victorian/early
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History --
Why is it called "The Bundy"?
The mansion
was originally built for Harlow
E. Bundy,
who founded the company that evolved into present-day
IBM.
Willard
L. Bundy, brother of Harlow, invented a clock,
which could record the times that employees started
and ended their shifts.
Harlow decided to market his brother’s invention and
incorporated the Bundy Manufacturing Company in 1889
as the first time recording company in the world.
The
clock became an important tool of American industry
at the beginning of the twentieth century. As a result,
Willard & Harlow E. Bundy became known as "the
men who recorded and marketed time". |
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The
Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum is Born....
Over 14 Wonderfully
Restored Rooms |
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Inspired
by the mansion's esquisite beauty and rich history,
The Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum was brought
to life.
This unique museum serves 3 purposes:
- To
showcase the legacy of Willard & Harlow E. Bundy
- To
relive the elegance and beauty of the Victorian
Era
- To
educate and inspire the general public in the fine
arts
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Experience
the Victorian Era....
When
you arrive at The Bundy, our tour guide will take
you back in time, to an exciting time of great splendor
and elegance.
You will be guided through the first and second
floors to see how Harlow E. Bundy lived back in
the 1890's.
Each
room is nearly identical to how they were decorated
in the Bundy era.
Here, you will preview the permanent collection
of authentic Bundy Time Recording clocks as well
as see gorgeous antique furniture and lamps.
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Be
Inspired by The Fine Arts....
Next, you will
be guided to the Bundy Galleries, which is home to a breathtaking
collection of antiquites and orginal fine art.
View Breathtaking
Sculptures and original Artwork |
The
tour takes you to the lower
level of the Bundy Mansion., which features the
Picasso
Meets Africa collection, one of the largest
African collections in the world.
The collection
includes unique African sculptures, lost-wax bronzes,
authentic ceremonial masks, decorative furniture,
colonial trade beads, and other items are on exhibit.
These pieces
come directly from villages in central and western
Africa and are evidence of the enormous influence
exerted by African art on the Modern Art movement
of the West.
The floor
even has a custom light show making this one of the
tour's most memorable highlights.
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The
2nd Floor....
Next on the tour
is the second floor, which houses the Oriental
Expressions collection. This floor houses authentic
antique furniture, elaborate wood and bronze sculptures,
hand-woven carpets, exquisite jade amulets, and other cultural
artifacts have been imported from the Far East. Many of
the styles exhibited are regarded as the precursors to the
Art Nouveau movement that began in the late 19th century.
The
second floor also houses a fine collection of vintage Jewish
ceremonial objects, art, collectibles, & much more.
The
3rd Floor....
Home
to the Visiting Artist of the Month
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The final
stop on the tour is the 3rd floor, which houses the
original artwork of the visiting artist of the month.
The Bundy
provides a venue to showcase talented artists and
their work. A new artist is scheduled each month and
is displayed for the viewing public.
You can
meet the visiting artist
of the month every First Friday of the month.
Be sure
to check our news/events calender
for the next resident artist display.
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Admission
to the Victorian Museum....
Private group tours can be arranged at any time by calling
(607) 222-0921. Admission prices are as follows: Admission
is $7.50 for Museum & Picasso Meets Africa Tour per
person or $5.50 for a Museum Tour. (discounts for groups,
students, and senior citizens).
Free admission to the 3rd floor for the resident art display.
Lectures
& Seminars:
A series
of dynamic slide lectures and seminars by area historians
and experts are scheduled each year for museum members and
the general public.
The Bundy is proud to play a vital role in educating local
students about the importance of the arts. The Bundy
offers school groups art seminars, educational tours of African
art, and a chance to create their own artwork on the premises.
These are among the many activities used to enrich our children
and their families.
For upcoming lectures and seminars, please visit news/events.
Antique
Pleasures...Romancing the Past
A very unique gift shop now at the Connelly
Building
The
Connelly building (located next door to the Victorian
Mansion) now houses Antique Pleasures... Romancing
the Past
Enjoy shopping
for unique jewelry, antique furniture, sculptures,
breathtaking artwork and much more.
Visit us
at 131 Main St. or visit our online shop at www.antiquepleasures.net.
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Located
Next Door to
the Victorian Mansion |
The
Lacey Building & the Bundy Media Learning Center:
Perfect venue for your special event or
business meeting
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The
Lacey Building is located next door to
the Bundy Victorian Mansion and is a perfect venue
for holding special events such as bridal showers,
sales meetings, business gatherings, club meetings
and more.
This
unique venue has 3 lovely rooms to choose from and
can house up to 40 people. View
our rental rates.
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The
Lacey Building can hold
up to 40 people
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The
Bundy Media Learning Center is located
behind the Bundy Victorian Mansion in the Bundy
Annex and is a perfect venue for holding special
events such as large gatherings and business meetings.
This
unique venue has a large open space and can house
up to 100 people. View
our rental rates.
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The
Bundy Media Learning Center
can hold up to 100 people
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What
else does The Bundy have to offer?
The
Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum currently offers the following
services:
- Clock
& Watch Repair & Restoration: Our
Clock Shop has a dedicated staff with over 40 years of
experience repairing, restoring, and refinishing all types
of antique clocks and watches. Call (607) 772-9179 or
(607) 222-0921 for appointment.
- The Bundy
Auction & Selling Services: Your unwanted items
can be evaluated for free and then strategically placed
at the best time, in the best category, and on the most
appropriate internet sales sites.
- Bundy Museum
Guild: Our team of professional contractors, artists,
restoration & decorating design experts, appraisers
can help you with your project and save you money in the
process.
- Other Services:
Comprehensive appraisals, guaranteed jewelry repair, creative
web design, information searches, and contracting services.
Additional
Information?
For
more information about The Bundy, call (607) 772-9179 or
contact the director, Michael Weinstein, at (607) 222-0921.
Or write:
The
Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum
129 Main St.
Binghamton, NY 13905
Museum Hours: Tues-Sat: 11-5pm
E-mail: bundymuseum@yahoo.com
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