York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kiwanis Lake Water Control Bicentennial Commemorative Project
City of York
| | 1776 ~ 1976 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 28, 2025
1. Kiwanis Lake Water Control Bicentennial Commemorative Project Markers
July 4, 1976
Bascule Gate contributed by
Allis-Chalmers Corp. and its
Employees with assistance of
Lucking Brothers Trola Industries
Weldon Hydraulics Geo. M. Wildasin, C.E.
Department of Public Works
In commemoration of the Bicentennial 1976
an illuminated spray system added
Erected 1976 by City of York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.
Location. 39° 58.108′ N, 76° 44.438′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is on Newberry Street, on the left when traveling north. Markers are at the Kiwanis Lake east outlet. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 599 North Newberry Street, York PA 17404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Endangered Species (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue of Liberty Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Kiwanis Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Garden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Bench in Memory of Police Officer Henry C. Schaad (approx. Ό mile away); Memorial Bench in Memory of Ms. Lillie Belle Allen (approx. Ό mile away); Jacob L. Devers (1887-1979) (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Forry House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 28, 2025
2. Kiwanis Lake Water Control Bicentennial Commemorative Project Markers
Looking east
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
