The N. Y. S. E. A. was formed in Canandaigua, New York in 1960 to promote and encourage interest in the operation, ownership, and preservation of antique vehicles powered by steam or otherwise. The first eleven years of the show were held at different locations, one of which was Roseland Park. In 1971, 28 acres were purchased on Gehan Road. Today, after many hours and a lot of effort by officers and members, the show now covers 100 acres.