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By Yugoboy, August 15, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Ski Jumping Marker | | |
Inscription. This is the site of Allegany State Park's 30-meter and 50-meter ski jumps. The two jumps and the park;s ski slopes at Bova were Depression-era projects constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and New York State's Temporary Emergency Relief Administration. The park's ski facilities were the first in western New York and paved the way for the development of the area's privately operated resorts. Art Roscoe Sr., park forester, and former Olympic skier, Karl Fahrner, were responsible for the construction of the jumps.
Allegany State Park's ski jumps had an international reputation. Made of all natural materials, they were rated among the best in the country. The first jumping meet, sponsored by the Muffalo Ski Club, was held February 24, 1935. An estimated 5,000 spectators attended. Annual tournaments featured cross-country and downhill races, slalom competitions, and jumping meets. Many participants and spectators traveled to Salamanca by train and then by bus from the railway to the park, filling accommodations to overflowing. The last meet was held February 3, 1979.
This map [see photo - submitter], produced by the Inter-State Ski Club shows the ski trails and facilities within Allegany State Park in 1937. The ski club was formed on March 6, 1936, and hosted annual tournaments until 1971. Club members came from 19 different | | | | 
By Yugoboy, August 15, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Ski Jumping Marker as seen from S. Mountain Rd. | | |
organizations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, and Ontario, Canada as well as New York State.
Records
50-meter jump
188 feet
Set in 1956 by professional Austrian skier, Franz Elsigan.
50-meter jump (amateur)
163 feet
Set in 1940 by Paul Ricci, a Niagara University Student.
30-meter jump
108 feet
Set in 1948 by George Boyer, Jr. of Red House, New York.
Location. 42° 6.326′ N, 78° 45.052′ W. Marker is in Salamanca, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker is on S. Mountain Rd 0.3 miles from Allegany State Park Route 1, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. S. Mountain Rd is marked "do not enter" at the intersection with ASP 1. You can ignore that for at least as far as the marker. The "do not enter" refers to a maintenance area further down the road. Marker is in this post office area: Salamanca NY 14779, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sweet Water Spring (approx. 3 miles away); Holley Motor Company (approx. 11.4 miles away in Pennsylvania); Bradford Oil Refinery (approx. 11.5 miles away in Pennsylvania); First Frame House (approx. 12.4 miles away); In Memory of Those From Ellicottville (approx. 12.4 miles away); Ellicottville Town Hall (approx. 12.4 miles away). | | | | 
By Yugoboy, August 15, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Ski Jumping Marker as seen facing S. Mountain Rd. | | |
More about this marker. Given the topography of the area, I'm assuming the marker is placed at about the landing point for the ski jumpers.
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 81 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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