Advertisement

"Picturing The Grange"

//

Photographer Andy Baugnet Exhibits Grange Collection

Photographer Andy Baugnet Exhibits Grange Collection Cooperstown photographer Andy Baugnet’s show, “Picturing The Grange,” photographs of Grange Halls stemming from a 25-year career documenting historic landmarks, is on display at the Smithy Gallery, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown, through Aug. 30.  Founded in 1867, “the Grange became an important foundation of rural social life and sought to change legislative and political policies for the betterment of farmers,” according to the program notes.  With granges now in decline, Baugnet’s photos record a…