East Aurora in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Roycroft Shops
1895 - 1938
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
1. The Roycroft Shops Marker
Founded by Elbert Hubbard, writer, lecturer, philosopher, advertising innovator and author of "A Message to Garcia". The crafts movement employed skilled artisans who produced printing, bookbinding, modeling, text illumination, hand wrought metal and furniture sold worldwide.
Erected 1971 by Erie County Sesquicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 42° 46.076′ N, 78° 37.11′ W. Marker is in East Aurora, New York, in Erie County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 20A) 0.1 miles west of South Grove Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Aurora NY 14052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elbert Hubbard / Michelangelo (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Millard Fillmore House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Middle Road (approx. ¼ mile away); East Aurora Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Dedicated to Those Who Served
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Also see . . .
1. Roycroft - Wikipedia. The Roycroft Campus is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. (Submitted on June 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum. Aurora Historical Society website entry (Submitted on June 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Roycroft Campus. Website homepage (Submitted on June 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
4. "Message to Garcia". University of Arizona Naval ROITC website entry (Submitted on February 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
5. Roycroft Shops. National Register of Historic Places (Landmark) form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 17, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
2. Eastward View The Roycroft Shops Marker
Shaded by the tree.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
3. Westward View The Roycroft Shops Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
4. The Roycroft Shops Marker, Sculpture, Parking Lot
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
5. The Roycroft Shops Marker and Sculpture
The Elbert Hubbard/Michelangelo Marker is across the street, visually below the flag.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
6. The Roycroft Campus National Historic Landmark Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
7. The Roycroft Shops Sculpture
Note that this Roycroft symbol is on the Marker.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
8. The Roycroft Shops Sculpture Plaque
Dedicated to the Roycroft Renaissance 1984. Donated by the sculptor and designer Paul A. Boccolucci and The Roycrofters At Large Association to the Town of Aurora.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
9. The Roycroft Shops Sculpture Artist Name
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
10. The Roycroft Shops Chapel
View at corner of South Grove Street. The stone on the lawn bears a plaque to Elbert and Alice Hubbard.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
11. The Roycroft Shops Chapel Plaque
This is the plaque on the stone in the preceding photo. It reads: Erected July 2 1916 to the memory of Elbert and Alice hubbard. Elbert Hubbard born June 19 1856, Bloomington Illinois. Alice Hubbard born June 7 1861, Wales Center, New York. Both were lost in the Irish Sea with the Lusitania May 7 1915. They lived and died fearlessly.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
12. The Roycroft Shops Chapel
Turning the corner from Main Street to South Grove Street.
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13. The Roycroft Shops Chapel Door
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14. The Roycroft Shops Chapel Sign
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15. The Roycroft Shops Chapel
Continuing on South Grove Street, looking back.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
16. Roycroft Campus Sign
On South Grove Street
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17. Roycroft Campus View
From South Grove Street
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014
18. Roycroft Campus View
From South Grove Street
circa 1920
19. The Roycroft Chapel, East Aurora, N.Y.
Postcard by the Buffalo News Company, circa 1905
20. Roycroft Inn, East Aurora, N.Y.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on December 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. submitted on June 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 19, 20. submitted on February 4, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
