Ransomville in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Swigert's Evaporator

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2014

1. Swigert's Evaporator Marker

Inscription. c. 1902, John and Henry Swigert built an evaporator, one of the world's largest apple dryers, and in 1905 a cooperage. Both were destroyed by fire in 1927. The Grange Hall survived.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 43° 14.338′ N, 78° 54.684′ W. Marker is in Ransomville, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on Youngstown Lockport Road (New York State Route 93) 0.1 miles west of Ransomville Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ransomville NY 14131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Traveler's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Site of W.H.H. Ransom & Sons, (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Funeral Parlor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Those Who Served in the World War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grain Mills (approx. ¼ mile away); The Site Of Niagara Poultry Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ransomville Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fowler Sawmill (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ransomville.

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Westward View Swigert's Evaporator Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2014

2. Westward View Swigert's Evaporator Marker

The site is vacant at the roadside. There is a sign on the nearby utility pole warning against trespassers. The Traveler's Home marker is at the white house farther in the distance.

Eastward View Swigert's Evaporator Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2014

3. Eastward View Swigert's Evaporator Marker

Marker obscured by wood utility pole.

Swigert's Evaporator Marker and Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2014

4. Swigert's Evaporator Marker and Site

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.