Book of mormon historic publication site grandin building will be closed to the public until further notice. Rare 1850 document ezra pierce mormon joseph smith. Book of mormon historic publication site palmyra, new york. Things i didnt know in church history about palmyra, new york. Grandin print shop, palmyra temple, cemetery in downtown palmyra, etc. Grandin building where the first copies of the book of mormon were published in 1830, was dedicated march 26 by president gordon b. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. Grandin started in the printing industry when he was only eighteen years of age, at the wayne sentinel, a weekly newspaper in palmyra. A testimony of the prophetic calling of joseph smith and the restoration kathys presentation focuses on the known and little known historic places, people and events that occurred in and around palmyra, ny, along with the book of mormon events that occurred in the area of cumorah. The town is named after the ancient city palmyra in syria the town contains a village also named palmyra. Married first his first cousin lucy harris, 27 mar. Leonard jerome, churchills maternal grandfather was born in pompey, new york, to isaac and aurora murray jerome. Practical tips for visiting palmyra, ny bound for joy. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
Grandin hired his former master printer as typesetter and contracted to print the largest book order to that time in wayne county. Book of mormon historic publication site, palmyra, new york. Grandins palmyra print shop, remembered many years later that harris stopped at albany and called on lt. Search business profiles for palmyra, new york furniture stores at. Smith is said to have been visited by the angel moroni and given a set of golden plates upon which were written the book of mormon. These directories include businesses, churches, civic organizations, and other groups based within or servicing the town and village of palmyra, new york. Egbert bratt grandin march 30, 1806 april 16, 1845 was a printer in palmyra, new york, best known for publishing the first edition of the book of mormon, a sacred text of the churches of the latter day saint movement. Palmyra white pages phone books in new york ny whitepages.
Oct 15, 2017 palmyra is a town in wayne county, new york, united states. Grandin in palmyra, new york, where the first edition of the book of mormon was published in 1830. The sacred grove, joseph smith family farm, grandin print shop, peter whitmer farm and the hill cumorah. Grandin printed the first 5000 copies of the book of mormon in palmyra village. Grandin printed and sold the first copies of the book of mormon. The event marked the 183rd anniversary of the date in 1830 when the book of mormon first became available for purchase in the store owned and operated by egbert b. Grandin s three story business opened in the fall of 1828 and included a bookstore on the first floor, and a book bindery, and print shop on the second, and third floors. Sep 01, 2012 1822 the erie canal was completed to palmyra 1827 the village of palmyra was incorporated 1830 the book of mormon was printed in the grandin building.
Book of mormon historic publishing site grandin building. He was the editor of the local newspaper, the wayne sentinel. Mormons visit historic grandin printing shop, palmyra ny, where book of mormon was first published e4rgat from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Retail book store in the grandin shop, palmyra, ny. I have been a resident of palmyra, new york, since about the year 1824, and during all that time have done some typesetting each year. The town of pal myra is on the south border of the county.
The book of mormon is a sacred book of scripture in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which church is frequently misnamed the mormon church. Grandin to print five thousand copies of the book of mormon, which was financed by his friend. Manhattan to palmyra 7 ways to travel via train, bus. The town is about 20 miles 32 km southeast of rochester, new york. Greg grandin is the author of fordlandia, a finalist for the pulitzer prize, the national book award, and the national book critics circle award. The town is named after the ancient city palmyra in syria. The prehistoric adena culture left mounds in the area. Historical setting for its translation and publication, in joseph. Restored buildings include authentic 1830s bookstore, bindery and print shop.
This is the beautifully restored grandin press building in downtown palmyra. In the dedicatory meeting, held in the palmyra ward meetinghouse, president hinckley spoke prior to offering the dedicatory prayer. Historical setting for its translation and publication larry c. The only exception came in 1980, when a session of conference was broadcast instead from a small, commemorative log home on a 100acre farm in fayette, new york. There are 7 ways to get from boston to palmyra by plane, bus, ferry, train or car. Ezra pierce grew up in palmyra manchester with mormon founder joseph smith, and owned this document, a certificate of stock ownership in the palmyra and canandaigua plank road company quite rare in itself. Grandin, in the present book of mormon historic publication site. Grandin was born in freehold, monmouth county, new jersey, the youngest of ten children, and was reared on a farm near palmyra, new york. Book of mormon publication site grandin building home. Palmyra is a town and village in wayne county, about 20 miles southeast of rochester. The book of mormon historic publication site in palmyra, new york, is the place where the first copies of the book of mormon were printed and bound in 1829 and 1830. In a few days we were followed by joseph, oliver and the whitmers, who came to make us a visit, and make some arrangements about getting the book printed. Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in palmyra, new york from the sacred grove to grandin printing shop.
Historic site for the publication of the book of mormon. Martin harris was an early supporter of the prophet joseph smith and lived on a 300acre farm outside of palmyra. From gutenberg to grandin religious studies center. At eighteen, he became an apprentice printer at the office of palmyra s wayne sentinel, which he purchased in 1827. Mormons visit historic grandin printing shop, palmyra ny. In 1830 in fayette, new york, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints was organized with a membership of. Also known as the grandin publishing company, the book of mormon historic publication site located in palmyra, new york, printed the first copies of the book. While gps technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location.
Typesetting began in august 1829, and finished copies were available march 26, 1830. Besides publishing the newspaper, grandin sold and bound books and operated a lending library. Church of jesus christ of latter day saints 217 e main st palmyra ny 14522. Church of jesus christ of latter day saints 217 e main st. Palmyra new york compiled by the womans society of the western presbyterian church 1907. I was expecting a wonderful visit to palmyra, but this exceeded my expectations. In the winter of 17889 john swift and colonel john jenkins purchased tract 12, range 2, now palmyra, and commenced the survey of it into farm lots in march. Rare 1850 document ezra pierce mormon joseph smith palmyra. It is also known as the grandin building, after egbert b. John lefgren went to the government archives and made a photo static copy of the. Journalist and new york politician pomeroy tucker 18021870 served an apprenticeship as a printer in palmyra, became a contributor to the canandaigua messenger, and in 1824 established the wayne sentinel. Grandin s memory by upgrading davids public record with words and pictures, signing davids memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. The restored book of mormon historic publication site in downtown palmyra, more generally known as the e. Grandin printing shop palmyra, new york atlas obscura.
This interior view shows the retail book store on the street level of the complex. Our visit to the joseph smith, sacred grove, hill cumorah, e. Grandin when the book of mormon was being printed, and was involved in its printing and. Moved with parents to area of swifts landing later in palmyra, ontario co. Palmyra also has ties to the renowned british statesman, winston churchill. Porter in may 1829, joseph smith and oliver cowdery found that a combination of circumstances had made continuing the translation of the book of mormon at harmony, pennsylvania, untenable. A historical marker located in palmyra in wayne county, new york. The building still stands and is the site of the book of mormon historic publication site. A professor of history at new york university, grandin has published a number of other widely acclaimed books, including empires workshop, kissingers shadow, and the empire of necessity, which won the bancroft prize. It was fascinating to see the old printing shop and learn about the process to print 5000 initial copies of the book of mormon. Home office of the county historian brief history of palmyra. Aug 06, 2018 tuesday morning we stopped by the grandin building in downtown palmyra. This book contains nothing but photographs of thencurrent employees, all identified by first initial and last name, with dates of their starting employment at garlock.
Grandin, palmyra s only printer, initially refused to publish the book but reconsidered after friends assured him his role would be seen as merely a business matter. Manhattan to palmyra 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night. Cool and unusual things to do in palmyra atlas obscura. Egbert bratt grandin march 30, 1806 april 16, 1845 was a printer in palmyra, new york, best known for publishing the first edition of the book of mormon. Grandins three story business opened in the fall of 1828 and included a bookstore on the first floor, and a book bindery, and print shop on the second, and third floors.
The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the. A genealogy of my grandin and beardsley families with related lines. In sum, it took just seven months to print 5,000 copies of a 592page book in palmyra. He rented the building where he would publish the book of mormon from his brother, philip grandin, in the fall of 1828. Discover and shop affordable, designerinspired home decor, indoor and outdoor furniture, holiday and halloween decorations, wall art, bar stools, area rugs, benches, bedding and more. Grandin, who printed the first edition of the book of mormon, was in the palmyra cemetery. Book of mormon, 1830, page i the joseph smith papers. The town is about 20 miles 32km southeast of rochester, new york. Martin harriss 1828 visit to luther bradish, charles anthon. It has a main street, a barber, and momandpop shops. We just arrived in palmyra ny five days ago to begin our service as the site leaders for the church historic sites in new york and pennsylvania. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah.
This edition notes that the work is by joseph smith, junior, author and proprietor. The commercial advertiser directory for the city of buffalo, to which is added a business directory, and advertisements of merchants and manufacturers in the cities of buffalo and new york. For such a young man, and such a new business typesetting and producing such a large. Brief history of palmyra, new york wayne county ny.
He was twentythree years old when he printed the book of mormon. The town of palmyra is on the south border of the county. Grandin building palmyra book of mormon publication. For such a young man, and such a new business typesetting and producing such a large order was daunting. Martin harris, a firm believer in the work, mortgaged part of his farm to finance the printing. The following is taken from new york in the war of the rebellion, 3rd ed. At a young age, leonard made his way to palmyra where his uncle, hiram jerome, had opened a law office. A brief history of palmyra by bob lowe palmyra ny home about palmyra ny history a brief history of palmyra 1700s 1800s. The marker at the martin harris farm photo courtesy of alexander l. Grandin was initially reluctant to print the book of mormon when smith came to him the next year, but relented when he heard that smith had found a printer in. Original building where the book of mormon was first printed explore a historic print shop with some interactive exhibits. This document came from a collection near canandaigua, ny. Gilbert regarding printing book of mormon, 8 september 1892, palmyra, new york, typescript, byu. Also known as the grandin publishing company, the book of mormon historic publication site located in palmyra, new york, printed the first copies of the book of mormon.
Grandin and the process to print a book back thenwhat a miracle it all was. Missionaries from the new york rochester mission celebrated the coming forth of the book of mormon at the grandin building in palmyra, n. Apr 18, 2019 this was our last stop after visiting the hill cumorah, the smith family farm, the sacred grove, and the grandin book shop in palmyra. All subsequent editions list smith as the translator. Egbert bratt grandin was born in 1806 in freehold, new jersey, and was raised near palmyra, new york. And saw the print shop of the first 5000 copies of the book of mormon.
If you have a listing to suggest for inclusion, please contact the webmaster with your request. The half hour drive through upstate new york was beautiful and went quickly. Over the past 100 years, almost every session of general conference has been held in salt lake city, utah. Tours of faith added a new photo at grandin press building. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Today this historic site is open to the public yearround. Visit book of mormon publication site on your trip to palmyra. Wheaton to report on the status of the weather three times a day at a naval base near palmyra, new york, on lake ontario.
Martin harris mortgaged his farm and sold part of it to pay the cost of printing 5,000 copies of the book of mormon. Book of mormon historic publication site mormon historic sites. Arrowheads, the cave, and actual stone at cumorah book of. Grandin, who owned and operated a printshop in the building. After the completion of the translation, joseph smith agreed with mr. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states. Specifically for material in the media library, you may post material from this site to another website or on a computer network for personal, churchrelated, noncommercial use unless otherwise indicated. In 1830 the book of mormon was first published in the village of palmyra by e. Proceedings of the assembly of the state of new york, in relation to the death of james haggerty, held at capitol, january 20, 1888. Peter whitmer farm 40 min drive to fayette harmony, pennsylvania. Grandin, publisher of the newspaper the wayne sentinel, moved into the building that now bears his name 1828, with a bookshop on the first floor, a bindery on the second, and printing equipment on the third. Things i didnt know in church history about palmyra, new. Palmyra is a town in southwest wayne county, new york, united states. Garlock packing company palmyra ny photos of employees.
Palmyra is a town in wayne county, new york, united states. Book of mormon historic publication site cumorah tours. The book of mormon was first printed and sold in this building, located in the business district of historic palmyra, new york. Egbert bratt grandin march 30, 1806 april 16, 1845 was a printer in palmyra, new york, best known for publishing the first edition of the book of mormon, a. Eb grandin printing bookstore and press, palmyra, ny. But its unique in that its the birth place of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. These photographs come from the garlock organization in its fiftieth year, privately printed by the garlock packing company, palmyra ny, in 1937. Grandin was initially reluctant to print the book of mormon when smith came to him. Egbert bratt grandin march 30, 1806 april 16, 1845 was a printer in palmyra, new york, best known for publishing the first edition of the book of mormon, a sacred text of the churches of the latter day saint movement biography. Tuesday morning we stopped by the grandin building in downtown palmyra. Grandin building and the original printing of the book of. Boston to palmyra 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line. Palmyra, new york local directory palmyra ny home local directory.
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