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

Park and Harbor Streets

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

1. Park and Harbor Streets Marker

Inscription. In the 1890's, Park Street was originally built as a land access to Lake Island Park from Harbor Street. Wilson Harbor was a resort area for people from all over Western New York (especially Buffalo, Rochester, and Niagara Falls) who would arrive by horse and carriage to Lake Island Park. Later in the 1930's, the left fork of the road would take you to a bridge that crossed twelve mile creek to provide access to the golf course on the west side of the creek. The old dance pavilion from Lake Island Park was converted into a clubhouse for the Tuscarora Park Club's golf course and was known to locals as the T-Club. The golf course did not survive the Great Depression. In the late 1940's, a culvert was installed near an area called Millie Cook Cove to provide access to O'Connell Island, where a marina and yacht club were later built. Today, Park Street leads to marinas, yacht clubs, private homes and a restaurant.

The site of Brownie's (across Rt. 18) originally was a small barn, with living quarters upstairs and a meat market with a frozen food locker attached to the rear. On the 1960's, the owner converted the front of

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this barn from a butcher shop into an ice cream stand, which became the popular summer gathering spot it still is today. The original barn and locker were destroyed by fire and the present building was built on the same site. The name "Brownie's" is derived from the nickname of Francis Brown, father of Nancy (Brown) Rohring, who, along with her husband David, are the current proprietors (2012). Tuscarora Park Club House. Wilson Frozen Food Locker (now Brownie's) circa 1950's. ~ as told by C. F. Horton

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 43° 18.739′ N, 78° 49.956′ W. Marker is in Wilson, New York, in Niagara County. It is at the intersection of Harbor Street (New York State Route 18) and Park Street, on the left when traveling north on Harbor Street. Marker faces the Park Street sidewalk and is adjacent to a multiplex of signs for businesses on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilson NY 14172, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate

Northward View Park and Harbor Streets Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

2. Northward View Park and Harbor Streets Marker

NY Route 18 East. Marker is to the right of the business signs. Brownie's is on the opposite side of NY Route 18.

New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenwood (about 500 feet away); Greenwood Veterans' Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); Vietnam Memorial in Memory of 1st Lt. Michael E. Witkop (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Solemn Tribute to the Men and Women of Wilson who Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corner of Pettit and Bay Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Island Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.

Southward View Park and Harbor Streets Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

3. Southward View Park and Harbor Streets Marker

Back side of marker. NY Route 18 west.

Park and Harbor Streets Marker with Business Signs image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

4. Park and Harbor Streets Marker with Business Signs

The marker is between and behind the business signs and the post for the street signs.

Back Side of Park and Harbor Streets Marker and Business Signs image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

5. Back Side of Park and Harbor Streets Marker and Business Signs

NY Route 18 west

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

6. Park and Harbor Streets Marker

View towards Brownie's on Harbor Street.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2014

7. Brownie's

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 10, 2014

8. Brownie's

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.