Canandaigua in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Earl Coleates

In Appreciation Of

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2024

1. Earl Coleates Marker

Inscription.

Former Mayor of the City of Canandaigua
& Founding President of the
Boathouse Owner's Association
For Earl's dedication and unwavering determination to
preserve and protect the City Pier Boathouses and to
make improvements on the City Pier at his own expense,
we are forever grateful.

Erected by Canandaigua City Pier Boathouse Owner's Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 52.309′ N, 77° 16.348′ W. Marker is in Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario County. It is on the end of City Pier. Marker is on a light pole base. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canandaigua NY 14424, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

in the Finger Lakes,

and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sgë:nö’ (Skenoh) Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Boathouse History (within shouting distance of this marker); Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton 1779 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Haudenosaunee Family (approx. half a mile away); Cobblestone Cottage 1837 (approx. ¾ mile away); The Business District

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(approx. one mile away); City of Canandaigua (approx. one mile away); Step Back in Time Mural (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canandaigua.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Squaw Island (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Earl Coleates.
Earl L. Coleates obituary published online by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc.:

Canandaigua Earl L. Coleates, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, after a short illness. He is survived by his son, Richard Coleates; daughter, Darryl (George) Kramer; and grandson, James Kramer. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Janet C. Coleates, in 2012. Earl was born in Canandaigua and was the son of Dommie and Mabel (Dewey) Coleates. He was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy, class of 1941. Earl farmed his whole life and also owned and operated Earl L. Coleates Welding Shop, for over 30 years. He was Alderman for the City of Canandaigua from 1985-1987 and Mayor of Canandaigua from 1987-1991. Earl was awarded "Mr. Canandaigua" by the Chamber of Commerce, in 2007. He was former Chairman of the Boathouse Owners Association and a former member

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2024

2. Earl Coleates Marker

of the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He always loved Canandaigua and continued to voice his concerns, to preserve the beauty of the landscape and the lake, that many of us cherish. The City Pier was another of Earl's accomplishments. A state agency attempted to take over the jurisdiction of the pier, which included at the time, the 86 boathouses on it and possibly the rights to demolish them. Earl went up against the state and as a result, the boathouses remain in the jurisdiction of the city and received a historic preservation designation. Friends may call Monday, from 4-7 pm, at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, at 11 am, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Co. Historical Society, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, Salvation Army, P.O. Box 510, Canandaigua, NY 14424, Canandaigua Fire Department, 335 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 932, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2024

3. Earl Coleates Marker

Looking south into Canandaigua Lake

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.