Canandaigua in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Chamber Lot
History Happened Here
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
1. The Chamber Lot Marker
Horses, cutters and sleighs crowd Main Street in front of the Flannigan Building at left. Flannigan's specialized in fresh seafood brought in from the east and drew diners from near and far. In 1963, it was torn down to create parking for the modern era shopper. A small lane, Bull Alley, between Flannigan's and the Grieve Building provided a path off Main Street. In 1966, the Grieve Building was also razed. A small block building was erected that housed Canandaigua Fishing Tackle but now is the home of the Chamber of Commerce.
[Photo captions, clockwise from top left, read]
• c.1890
• 1912
• This picture shows today's Chamber of Commerce building superimposed on the old Grieve Building.
• In 1899, participants in the five county firemen's parade march past Flannigan's and the Grieve Building where the Chamber of Commerce now makes its home.
• Flannigan's Seafood Restaurant was a mainstay in Cananda[i]gua spanning decades.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 42° 53.18′ N, 77° 16.799′ W. Marker is in Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 21/332) and Coy Street, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pat Rini Rohrer (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Step Back in Time Mural (about 300 feet away); Commons Park (about 300 feet away); History Happened Here (about 300 feet away); City of Canandaigua (about 400 feet away); The Business District (about 400 feet away); Village Square Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canandaigua.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
2. The Chamber Lot Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
3. The Chamber Lot
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
