Greater Medina Area

Greater Medina Area. Towns of Ridgeway and Shelby, Village of Medina. , Erie Canal History, Present , The canal here is largely used for recreation, including boating, kayaking, hiking and cycling., 2000 , Erie Canal Way Heritage Corridor was established, 1903-1918 , Third enlargement of the canal changed it to 120-200 feet wide and between 12-23 feet deep. The cost was $155 Million Dollars - into todays dollars it would cost 3 Billion., 1895 , Second enlargement of the canal saw the depth change to 9 feet deep, 1880 , Moving goods by the canal route reached its peak. Overland it had a cost of $100.00 per ton, the canal brought the cost down to $10.00 per ton, freight rates fell 90%., 1835-1862 , First widening of the canal to 70 feet wide and 7 feet deep, 1822-23 , When the surveyors reached Oak Orchard Creek it was necessary to construct an aqueduct at Medina Falls., 1817 , The canal had been started in the middle of the State near Rome., 1817-1825 , 363 miles long, 40 feet wide, 4 feet deep, 83 locks, 18 aqueducts which were the marvel of the day. It took 2-3000 men and 700 horses to build, laborers earned 50 cents per day - engineers $1500-$2000 per year., 1800 , Gouverneur Morris envisioned a canal direct from Albany to Lake Erie., Explore the Outdoors, Erie Canal Trails , Cycle or hike along the stone towpath year round and enjoy picturesque Medina Falls and such engineering feats as the Aqueduct and the Erie Canal Culvert to the east. From mid-May to October, while the water is flowing, enjoy spending time on the Canal...boat, canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board and hydro-bike, or try your hand at catching bass, catfish, carp, yellow perch, sunfish and more., Medina Canal Basin Park and Marina , Floating and stationery docks, electrical hookup, potable water, pump-out station, secure bathroom/shower., The Y Canal Club , Offers unique programming, excursions and equipment rentals, such as snow shoes, kayaks, hydro- and electric-bikes, through the Orleans YMCA, 585-798-2040, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge , Over 10,800 acres of wooded swamp, marshland and meadows provide a stopping point for an estimated 266 species of birds during their spring and fall migrations. Enjoy several nature trails and overlooks, as well as canoeing, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and birdwatching. Visitor Center open year-round, hours subject to change., Medina Memorial Bluebird Trail , Over 40 bluebird nests are located throughout the village parks along Oak Orchard Creek and Glenwood Lake., Municipal Parks , Medina has several municipal parks for the recreational enjoyment of the community. Each one has a new special feature such as an amphitheater, skate park, dog park, disc golf or splash pad. See the list, location and special features on the Village Map., Glenwood Lake , Created by damming Oak Orchard Creek, this popular fishing spot includes a boat launch, pavilion and contemplation garden., Through the Years, 2023 , Medina receives grant for Canal Revitalization and is the recipient of $4.5 million NY Forward grant., 1995 , Main Street Medina receives National Register of Historic Places designation., 1980 , YMCA , Established at the Armory., 1970 , Fisher Price Manufacturing , Came to Medina., 1953 , School Centralization took place., 1920 , Babe Ruth , Played baseball in Medina., 1902 , The Armory , On Pearl Street, made of Medina Sandstone, was completed., 1898 , HJ Heinz Company , Came to Medina., 1889 , First electricity put in the Village of Medina and telephone lines established between Albion and Medina., 1865 , Bent's Opera House , Completed and opened., 1849 , Frederick Douglass , Spoke at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 430 Main Street., 1849 , The Boxwood Cemetery , First burial., 1832 , The Village of Medina is Incorporated., 1837 , John Ryan , Opened the first Sandstone Quarry., 1823-1824 , Ebenezer Mix , Lays out the Village of Medina., 1825 , The Erie Canal , Opened., 1806-1807 , Samuel Grear , Built a Mill at the Waterfalls., 1811 , First log cabin built at 418 Main Street., Medina Sandstone, Formed by nature over 400 million years ago, Medina Sandstone was first quarried in Medina in 1837 by John Ryan, and forevermore has been called "Medina Sandstone.", Medina Sandstone is considered an outstanding building material, characterized by its beauty, excellent quality and durability. It was quarried in four rich and fade-resistant colors: gray or white, red, pink and variegated., Originally used as paving bricks for streets and curbing, it was ultimately employed for a variety of purposes, achieving worldwide usage and recognition. It was in high demand by many cities, such as Buffalo, Chicago, New York and Cleveland, and has even been used in the streets of Havana, Cuba and Buckingham Palace in London, England., Sandstone Society, Fast forward to 2004, when a group of citizens led by Robert E. Waters formed the Medina Sandstone Society. Its purpose is to recognize the beautiful stone named Medina Sandstone...The Stone Everlasting. The Sandstone Society established a community endowment program to extend the everlasting impact of the stone, and then in 2013 created the Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame to showcase the very finest architectural usage of Medina Sandstone, inducting structures annually. www.sandstonesociety.org