Arcade in Wyoming County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Flooding in Arcade

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 9, 2024

1. Flooding in Arcade Marker

Inscription. Arcade's location in the valleys of two creeks led to its steady growth in the 19th century, particularly in the downtown area, where Clear Creek flows into Cattaraugus Creek. That growth and prosperity, however, led to flooding whenever heavy railfall occurred in both watersheds at the same time. The worst flood in Arcade's recorded history was in 1902, followed by one in 1998.

Looking north on Water Street from East Main on the morning of July 6, 1902.

(Above left): Looking south on Clear Creek from the Main Street bridge on June 26, 1998.

(Above right): Looking toward 235-239 Main Street and the Baptist church at the height of the 1998 flood.

(Right): The Garden at the corner of East Main and Water streets replaced these two homes, plus one other, after the 1998 flood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1998.

Location. 42° 32.102′ N, 78° 25.239′ W. Marker is in Arcade, New York, in Wyoming County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (New York State Route 39) and Water Street ( Route 98), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 East Main Street, Arcade NY 14009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Finger Lakes.

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 3 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Bridges and Dams (here, next to this marker); 1941 1945 In Honor and Memory (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Locomotive #110 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Box Car #411 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Caboose #303 (approx. 0.2 miles away); United Church of Christ, Congregational (approx. ¼ mile away); The Arcade & Attica Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Frame House (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcade.

Flooding in Arcade Marker at Left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 9, 2024

2. Flooding in Arcade Marker at Left

Northward view.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 9, 2024

3. Flooding in Arcade Marker

Westward view.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.