Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Naetzker Garden
The Naetzker family lived and worked here for 96 years 1873-1968.
Julius Polinski settled here and moved a small store to the front of the house for a saloon. He died in 1886 and his son-in-law, Oscar Naetzker, took over the saloon. There was a beer garden in the side yard. Oscar's sons, Henry and Raymond, had a newsstand after prohibition. The store was a meeting place for many people.
Erected 1999 by The descendents of Oscar and Amelia Naetzker and their children, Henry, Louis, Laura, Raymond, and Julius.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 42° 29.023′ N, 79° 20.064′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is on Central Avenue north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 338 Central Avenue, Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunkirk Parade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York and Erie Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Disabled American Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cdr. Harry B. Lyon D.D.S.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
