Lyons in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

20th Century Transportation Mural

Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 20, 2025

1. 20th Century Transportation Mural Marker

Inscription.
The inclusion of the trolley, horse and buggy, and early automobile subtly reminds us that this was a very important time in history, the world was becoming modern, but the old way of life still was present. Amazingly, the art appreciator gets a two for one. In order to look upon this scene from the early 20th century, one must view the same street, exactly as it is in real time. The comparison provides a memorable history lesson. The mural was painted by James Zeger in 2007.

Erected 2007.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.

Location. 43° 3.804′ N, 76° 59.529′ W. Marker is in Lyons, New York, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of Montezuma Street and William Street, on the left when traveling east on Montezuma Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 William Street, Lyons NY 14489, 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

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the Rochester Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: Dedicated to All Lyons Firefighters (a few steps from this marker); The Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyons Downtown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Generations of Smiles #4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dobbins Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); True Valor at Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Battles of the Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolley Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lyons.

Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 20, 2025

2. 20th Century Transportation Mural Marker

Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 20, 2025

3. 20th Century Transportation Mural Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2025, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.