Williamson in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

100 Years of Dramatics

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 7, 2014

1. 100 Years of Dramatics Marker

Inscription. On June 21, 1867, The Pultneyville lyceum staged its first entertainment in this building. Under the supervision of Prof. Lewis H. Clark 22 men and women of this village "Acquitted themselves with great credit."
The money raised from the production was used for "the improvement of the village" This tradition of maintaining village property by staging theatrical activities has continued to the present time.

Erected 1967 by the Pultneyville Players.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1867.

Location. 43° 16.785′ N, 77° 11.183′ W. Marker is in Williamson, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Lake Road (County Route 101) and Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Lake Road. Marker is fixed to the building. There is a separate 1935 New York State Education Department marker. Pultneyville is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Williamson. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4107 Lake Road, Williamson NY 14589, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Union Church (here, next to this marker); First White Men (approx. 0.2 miles away); From the Nearby Ravine (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Pultneyville

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Pultneyville Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wreck of the St. Peter (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (approx. 0.9 miles away); Underground Railroad Terminus (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamson.

Regarding 100 Years of Dramatics. The building is known as Gates Hall and as Union Church.

Also see . . .
1. Gates Hall. Dramatic presentations information. (Submitted on December 11, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

2. Gates Hall and Pultneyville Public Square - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on October 25, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

150 Years of Dramatics Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 7, 2020

2. 150 Years of Dramatics Marker

This marker replaced the original.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 7, 2014

3. 100 Years of Dramatics Marker

Photographed By Steve Stoessel

4. Gates Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on March 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on December 11, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4. submitted on March 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.