The Architectural Vision of Binghamton In 1786, William Bingham, a wealthy banker and land speculator from Philadelphia, purchased 10,000 acres of land in Upstate New York. Bingham had a vision of building a model village that would rival any in New England. Bingham would never live to see the city that would bear his name, but by the end of the 19th century, Binghamton would become one of the industrial centers in the Northeast. A new documentary by WSKG’s Brian Frey, Binghamton: Building The Parlor City traces the history of Binghamton and its rise from an Indian village through its industrial heyday. Premiered during the June, 2003 WSKG TV Community Celebration. Written, Produced and Edited by WSKG's Brian Frey Narrated by Bill Gorman A VHS tape of this program is available for $19.95 (including shipping). Call (607) 729-0100 ext. 343 or send an e-mail to: mail@wskg.pbs.org.