{"id":3680,"date":"2023-07-11T16:03:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limahistorical.org\/wp\/?p=3680"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:57:52","slug":"positively-lima-restored-40-year-old-show-opens-a-historic-window-on-the-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limahistorical.org\/index.php\/2023\/07\/11\/positively-lima-restored-40-year-old-show-opens-a-historic-window-on-the-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Positively Lima – Restored 40-year old Show Opens A Historic \u201cWindow\u201d on the Past"},"content":{"rendered":"

Positively Lima<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Restored 40-year old Show
\n<\/strong>Opens A Historic \u201cWindow\u201d on the Past
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

To Be presented by the Lima Historical Society
\n<\/strong>On Lima Crossroads Days <\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: August 5th and 6th (Showings 1:30, 2:30, 3:30)
\n<\/strong>Lima Town Hall Auditorium
\n<\/strong>(2nd Floor -fully accessible by elevator near back door)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In 1983, a cutting-edge audiovisual show entitled Positively Lima<\/em>, was created through the collaborative efforts of the Lima Historical Society, Elim Bible Institute, and Eastman Kodak Company. Its goal, inspired by Elim\u2019s Ronald Buchanan, was to enhance local pride in Lima by highlighting its distinguished history, architecture, and the accomplishments of its residents, past and present. Positively Lima<\/em> represented a warm, people-centered overview of a \u201cmoment in time\u201d in the history of the small town of Lima NY\u2014a unique historical treasure.<\/p>\n

The original 25-minute presentation included over 500 color slides shown on six synchronized projectors meticulously coordinated with music, special sound effects, and historical narration. It was first presented on November 18, 1983 to a huge audience of enthusiastic Lima residents at College Hall, and later to other community and school groups. As we all know, electronic technology moved rapidly over the next four decades, rendering much equipment obsolete and digital materials often inaccessible.\u00a0 Unfortunately, that was the fate of Positively Lima<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the six carousels of slides, the script, and a grainy audio\/video tape had been preserved at the Lima Historical Society\u2019s Tennie Burton Museum.\u00a0 Collective memories of the original show and its historic value led to a challenging months-long effort to have it restored in time for the society\u2019s 50th<\/sup> Anniversary this year.\u00a0 DeBergerac Productions Inc. provided\u00a0 the necessary technical skills and equipment; Maureen McGuire, retired TV News Anchor recreated the original audio; and Marty and Cathy Gardner provided\u00a0 the necessary support to see the project through.\u00a0 Positively Lima<\/em> has once again come alive in vivid color, offering a nostalgic look at Lima forty years ago.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss this rare historical event!\u00a0 Come, take a break from the bustle and heat of Crossroads Days (Saturday August 5th<\/sup> and Sunday August 6th<\/sup> between 1-4 pm),\u00a0 and enjoy this beautifully restored presentation of Positively Lima<\/em> at one of our free showings in the auditorium of the Lima Town Hall (2nd<\/sup> floor -fully accessible from back door).\u00a0 Two additional presentations:\u00a0 one of historic Lima photos; and the other an illustrated tour of Lima\u2019s renowned architecture are also being offered on Crossroads Days. Go to our website to see the LHS Crossroads Days Schedule Through Lima\u2019s Lens: Images of its Past<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.limahistorical.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Positively Lima Restored 40-year old Show Opens A Historic \u201cWindow\u201d on the Past To Be presented by the Lima Historical Society On Lima Crossroads Days Date: August 5th and 6th (Showings 1:30, 2:30, 3:30) Lima Town Hall Auditorium (2nd Floor -fully accessible by elevator near back door) In 1983, a cutting-edge audiovisual show entitled Positively Lima, was created through the collaborative efforts of the Lima Historical Society, Elim Bible Institute, and Eastman Kodak Company. Its goal, inspired by Elim\u2019s Ronald Buchanan, was to enhance local pride in Lima by highlighting its distinguished history, architecture, and the accomplishments of its residents,\u2026<\/p>\n

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