The Hastings Family of Homer: From the David Harum House to the Wood Shed and to the Homer Poultry Farm

Businessman Edwin Hastings bought a building on Copeland Avenue in Homer for the Phoenix Hardware Company in 1902, the same year he purchased the David Harum House at 80 South Main Street. The Phoenix Hardware Company suffered a devastating fire in 1912, after which Edwin and his daughter purchased twenty acres in Homer to establish the Homer Poultry Farm. Hastings also purchased a house at 122 North Main Street that would become the Hastings House/Tea Room. Tony Kissel reveals the trajectory of the life and business world of Edwin Hastings. A tale with a pirate, a bull, Dick Cheney, a beheading, the Sheriff of Nottingham, a wood shed, and chicken poop all rolled into one. Tony Kissel from Cortlandville and now Florida gave his first presentation almost 35 years ago about the Cortland Wagonmakers minor league baseball team. He stumbled onto the Hastings Family of Homer when he saw a minor mention of Edwin Hastings's return to Cornell back in 1907. Bring your own lunch if you wish, we'll provide a beverage and dessert! CCHS members receive free admission and CCHS members-to-be pay just $5. Please call us at 607-756-6071 with any questions, and we’ll be glad to help.