June 17: We
arrive under the neon lights of Ilion NY.
The village was formerly named Remington NY until 1952 when the town determined a need for a US Post Office, however, in order to do so the village had to
incorporate; but, the Remington Arms company would not permit the use of its
name, ergo Ilion, and now home of the Remington Arms Company.
The marina is small and municipally owned;
kind of a hybrid public park, RV park, and marina. The town is rustic, populace under 8000, and
the “factory”, Remington Arms, reportedly employs 1000 people. We had heard from a couple of fellow cruisers
that the Remington Museum is within the factory, and worth the visit. There are no tours of the factory, and the museum tour is self-guided. It wasn’t
until we arrived at the museum that we had forgotten Remington was more than a
guns and ammo manufacturer … they also made typewriters, bicycles, knives,
cutlery, sewing machines, cash registers and pre-fabricated steel bridges ... who knew! Here are some images:
I think I remember Remington typewriters back in high school! Enjoying your posts and pictures. Are you through the canal system yet? How's Clio doing on the journey?
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