Camillus Erie Canal Park

labor day storm

1998 saw a big thunder storm hit Central New York on the night before the last day of the State Fair. Damage to trees was extensive at the park but only one small shed was destroyed. This is the story of the clean up.

In 1972, the Town of Camillus bought the historic Erie Canal property passing through the Town from the State of New York and established it as a town park. They asked Dr. Dave Beebe and others if they would develop it. From then on, the park has been developed by volunteers to this day. I was a volunteer there for 30 years. I bought my camera in 1986 and recorded many hours of footage in and around the park. These videos are from that collection.

The Savvy Wine Cellar, Camillus, NY

The Savvy Wine Cellar
5316 W. Genesee Street
Camillus NY 13031
Phone: (315) 399-5133

Sold By Adolfi!!! 201 W. Main St . Elbridge, NY 13060

Massive historical colonial located in the village of Elbridge which is between Camillus and Auburn. This 3,526 sqft home was once the home of a local famous person cir. 1820. With 5 total bedrooms and 3 full baths. This could be the money pit you've been waiting for to repair and renovate into an experience most mortals never dream of when owning a home. You have a choice. Keep it a 3 family or restore it to the native beauty and glory it once was. Price $83,000. Grab your phone NOW and dial Adolfi R.E. at (315) 695 - 6434.

UAV Drone views of Split Rock Quarry Camillus NY

A brief look at the Rock Crusher ruins located at the old Split Rock quarry in Camillus NY USA.

Music thanks to THE CRYSTAL METHOD and their allowance for using content for YOUTUBE videos.
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About the video content:
I was out learning more about my DJI Phantom 3 Advanced UAS and this is a compilation of different clips shot on two different days using multiple resolutions and frame rates. This will explain why some of the clips are a bit jumpy.

Welch & Myers LLP, Camillus, NY

Welch & Myers LLP

Camillus, NY
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Drone Footage Erie Canal Lock 2 Waterford New York

Hudson River And The Erie Canal Waterford New York

Fun at the park Camillus ny

Camillus ny

Finishing the Empire State Trail

Finishing the Empire State Trail

Lake Le Homme Dieu Aerial Tour (DJI Phantom)

The Future of Watervliet, NY

Tear down historic churches and build big boxes and strip malls? Scum bag. The writing is on the wall. First, there will empty big boxes. Then, there will be sleazy strip malls with sex fetish toy stores and tattoo parlors and resturants that should be closed down by the health department. There will be bars on the windows and doors, You will pray that you won't get mugged while you're around there. People will be selling contraband in the back, out of the back of their cars.

Is that what you want?

Sheldon Peck Portrait of an Ordinary Man in Extraordinary Times

Contact:
Tim Frakes Productions Inc.
2 South Park Ave
Suite 2C
Lombard, Illinois, 60148
630-418-2439

Sheldon Peck, Portrait of an Ordinary Man in Extraordinary Times tells the story of Lombard, Illinois’ most famous son, 19th century primitive portrait artist, radical abolitionist, progressive temperance and public education advocate and conductor on the underground railroad, Sheldon Peck.

Sheldon Peck, Portrait of an Ordinary Man in Extraordinary Times, is a story infused with a humanity that resonates today. Largely forgotten in the century after his death in 1868, Sheldon Peck and his legacy have seen a revival and renewed appreciation that recognizes his talent, passion, courage and vision. It's a story of American western expansion in the days of manifest destiny and how one man embraced the important issues of his day and was not afraid to speak out or get personally involved when and where he saw injustice.

This documentary was a labor of love. In August, 2018 I moved my 11 year old video production business a few miles east, from Glen Ellyn to Lombard, Illinois, the town were we have lived since the early 1990's, raised our three children and actively participated in church, school and little leagues.

Julie (my spouse) and I were having dinner at a new restaurant, Babcock's Grove, in the old Lombard Hotel on the corner of St. Charles Road and Park, Avenue. It was a beautiful summer evening. The downtown was buzzing with vitality. Seated at our outdoor table we were remarking out energized Lombard's downtown had become. The new $9.7 million dollar Metra Station and pedestrian tunnel, street lighting, restaurants and creative businesses made for a place people wanted to congregate.

That's when I saw building owner Tom Smith's 2 South Park Avenue office-for-rent sign on the door next to Babcock's grove. One thing led to another and I wound up moving into Lombard's oldest commercial building (1858) in one of the coolest office spaces in DuPage County. God is good.

Being a hopeless history buff and the producer of many historical documentaries, I was looking for a way to introduce my video production business to my new/old home town. A google search revealed that the story of Sheldon Peck, had never been told in the documentary format. A phone call to the Lombard Historical Society led to an introduction with Executive Director Sarah Richardt who enthusiastically endorsed the idea and then proceeded to assist us at every turn as we told the story and tracked down experts and images.

Thanks to all those who helped put this story together. Check the credits for a listing.

Tim Frakes Productions produces documentary and image video for non-profit, faith-based, broadcast and corporate clients.