Sharon Springs in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lehman Block
Historic Main Street Tour
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2017
1. The Lehman Block Marker
Eugene Lehman made exquisite violins and stringed instruments in this building for forty-two years. He was also a professional violinist and orchestra leader during the 1920's and 1930's. In a Wurlitzer exhibition of 1942, Mr. Lehman's violins were selected as the best, an honor that placed his instruments in the Wurlitzer stores. He operated a hardware store here as well, which had been started by his father. Born in 1886, Eugene Lehman died in 1974. The building has housed various businesses including an opera house, tinsmith, plumbing store, Speed Wash Laundromat, antiques, grocery, video rentals, cafιs and gift shops. In 1999, the building, owned by the Lehnert family who lived upstairs, was the center of activity for upstreet with the popular establishments of the Rockville Cafι, Baby Jane's and the Finishing Touch gift shops.
Erected 1999 by The Sharon Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 42° 47.38′ N, 74° 37.316′ W. Marker is in Sharon Springs, New York, in Schoharie County. It is on Main Street (New York State Route 10) north of U.S. 20, on the left when traveling south. Marker is
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rockville (a few steps from this marker); Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); The American Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 0.4 miles away); Town of Sharon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Sharon (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharon Springs.
Photographed by Hansi Durlach
2. Marker detail: Eugene Lehman in his workshop and with one of his prized cellos
Photographed by Hansi Durlach
3. Marker detail: Planck's Store, 1936
Planck's Store was the center storefront in 1936. Pictured left to right are Avery Deluca, Charles Planck and son, Irving, behind counter.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2017
4. The Lehman Block Marker (tall view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2017
5. The Lehman Block (marker visible at bottom - left of center)
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