Penn Yan in Yates County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birkett Mills' World Record Pancake Griddle
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2017
1. Birkett Mills' World Record Pancake Griddle Marker
This is the original griddle
used to make the...
World Record Pancake
September 27, 1987 • 28'-1"
The Annual
Buckwheat Harvest Festival
Penn Yan, New York
Erected by Birkett Mills.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1987.
Location. 42° 39.613′ N, 77° 3.18′ W. Marker is in Penn Yan, New York, in Yates County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Seneca Street/Water Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Penn Yan NY 14527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Owl’s Nest (within shouting distance of this marker); The John T. Andrews Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); 101 Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 103 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 115 Main Street (about 500 feet away); Sampson Theatre (about 500 feet away); 131 Main Street (about 600 feet away); 130 Main Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penn Yan.
Also see . . .
1. Record pancake was quite a feat
this page online
2. The Birkett Mills. Website homepage (Submitted on July 3, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2017
2. Birkett Mills' World Record Pancake Griddle and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2017
3. Birkett Mills from Main Street Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
