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Top Bidders Take Inaugural Ride

On New History Center Elevator

Top bidder for the inaugural ride on the new elevator at the Oneonta History Center were spirited up to the third floor of the GOHS headquarters this afternoon. At left are GOHS Executive Director Bob Brzozowski and President Corinne Bresee Smith, who hosted the event. The winning bidders were, from right, Beth Steele, Margaret Drugovich, Jim Kevlin, MJ Kevlin, Al Cleinman and Carol Mandigo. The group was given tours of the second and third floors, now under renovation. Brzozowski popped a bottle of champagne and the group toasted progress on the renovation. The GOHS annual fundraising auction was Nov. xx at the Elks Club. Installation of the shaft began in September 2014. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Top bidders for the inaugural ride on the new elevator at the Oneonta History Center were spirited up to the third floor of the GOHS headquarters this afternoon. At left are GOHS Executive Director Bob Brzozowski and President Corinne Bresee Smith, who hosted the event. The winning bidders were, from right, Beth Steele, Margaret Drugovich, Jim Kevlin, MJ Kevlin, Al Cleinman and Carol Mandigo. The group was given tours of the second and third floors, now under renovation. Brzozowski popped a bottle of champagne and the group toasted progress on the undertaking. The GOHS annual fundraising auction was Nov. 20 at the Elks Club. Installation of the shaft began in September 2014. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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