Excerpt from Voices of the Glen

The locality known as Glen Iris embraces the Upper and Middle Falls of the Upper Genesee River and the adjacent scenery in the valley. This name was given to the valley in 1859 by William Pryor Letchworth, who made extensive purchases here for the purpose of restoring the natural aspect of the landscape, which had been greatly disfigured by the axe of the lumberman. After nearly half a century spent in restoring, protecting, and developing the natural features of the place and adding largely to its historic interest, Mr. Letchworth, in December, 1906, conveyed all his landed possessions, then embracing one thousand acres, to the State of New York, upon the condition that the estate should be forever preserved as a public park for the benefit and happiness of the whole people. Letchworth Park extends along both sides of the Genesee for about three miles and includes the Lower as well as the Upper and Middle Falls. The geologist, botanist, and ornithologist here find rich fields for study, the artist takes delight in reproducing Nature's pictures, the poet is thrilled with enthusiasm, and tired and weary ones are refreshed with the restful atmosphere which pervades the Glen.

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