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

Lewiston Academy

Built in 1824

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

1. Lewiston Academy Marker

"..both sides of the border..." means U.S. and Canada.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This cornerstone is all that remains of the first New York State chartered school in Niagara County. Students from both sides of the border attended this fine school from 1826 through the 1850's.

This monument placed by the Bicentennial Commission of the Village of Lewiston and the Niagara Frontier Lodge No. 132 F.& A. M. 1976.

Erected 1976 by Village of Lewiston and Niagara Frontier Lodge No. 132 F.& A. M.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 43° 10.339′ N, 79° 1.941′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of South 9th Street and Center Street (New York State Route 18F), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street. Marker is adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce house on Center Street, but hardly visible from Center Street. It is situated on the grounds of Academy Park. I noticed the marker from the grocery store parking lot across South 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 895 Center Street, Lewiston NY 14092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Suspension Bridge Tollhouse (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to the Men and Women (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rare M1890 3.6 Inch Mortar Cannon (about 500 feet away); Tuscaroras Defend Lewiston Against 1813 British Attack (about 600 feet away); Tuscarora Heroes Monument (about 600 feet away); Site of Hustler's Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Opera Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Hennepin Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Southward View Lewiston Academy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

2. Southward View Lewiston Academy Marker

From perpendicular parking on Center Street, the Chamber of Commerce is left, the Lewiston Academy Marker is facing at center, and the Suspension Bridge Tollhouse is at the right. The board facing the sidewalk is a map of the Village of Lewiston.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

3. Lewiston Academy Marker

I noticed the marker from the Tops parking lot across South 9th Street.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

4. Lewiston Academy Marker

From the porch of the Chamber of Commerce

Parking for Lewiston Academy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

5. Parking for Lewiston Academy Marker

Looking east on Center Street, NY Route 18F, here is parking and the Chamber of Commerce house.

Lewiston Academy Marker and Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

6. Lewiston Academy Marker and Cornerstone

Lewiston Academy Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

7. Lewiston Academy Cornerstone

Front

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 5, 2014

8. Lewiston Academy Cornerstone

Side

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 24, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.