Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lost Neighborhood
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
1. The Lost Neighborhood Marker
The Harrison-Derby-Victoria neighborhood was home to nearly 100 predominately Italian-American families. They were displaced by the Urban Renewal Project of the 1970's. This area east of Main Street to the Chadakoin River was the only residential neighborhood affected by the project.Erected 2003 by The Lost Neighborhood Committee and The Jamestown Historical Marker Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 42° 5.566′ N, 79° 14.303′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is on South Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the New York State Armory (a few steps from this marker); Brooklyn Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birmingham Auto (about 300 feet away); Home of Reuben E. Fenton (about 400 feet away); Public Market
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
2. The Lost Neighborhood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
