Cheektowaga in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Urban, Jr. Residence
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015
1. George Urban, Jr. Residence Marker
On this property in 1883, at an outdoor picnic of Buffalo Businessmen, Gerhard Lang proposed the toast "To Grover Cleveland, our next President." This launched the campaign which led to the election, in 1884, of Grover Cleveland as the 22nd President of the United States.
Erected 1983 by Cheektowaga Town Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 42° 54.865′ N, 78° 47.704′ W. Marker is in Cheektowaga, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Victoria Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Pine Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo NY 14225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Knights of St. John Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Red Jacket Post 3068 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bennet Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Square (approx. one mile away); A Tribute of Love (approx. 1.4 miles away); Concordia Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); United G & F Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheektowaga.
Regarding George Urban, Jr. Residence. No trespassing. On the National Register of Historic Places.
Also see . . .
1. George Urban, Jr. History of Buffalo website entry (Submitted on April 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. George Urban Home seeking national historic register designation.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015
2. Southward
3. The George Urban MIlling Company. Western New York History website entry (Submitted on January 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via History of Buffalo, unknown
3. George Urban, Jr.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015
4. Northward
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015
5. George Urban, Jr. Residence - North Driveway
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015
6. George Urban, Jr. Residence - South and Front Sides
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,546 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 3. submitted on January 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
