Hamburg in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Main Street Village of Hamburg

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

1. Main Street Village of Hamburg Marker

Inscription. The next two blocks of Main Street, looking west, have been placed on The State and National Register of Historic Places as a significant representation of 19th and early 20th century architecture. Growing from Pre-Civil War days, commercial structures began to dominate the first block, while the second block became mostly residential. For much of the 1800's, Main Street businessmen and professionals built their comfortable homes in the block west of Center Street. This created a neighborhood of leaders who brought an enduring culture and pride to Hamburg. The Kroenenbergs were one such family. For over 100 years their store stood on this corner, and their home was in the next block.

Erected 2014 by Village of Hamburg Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 42° 42.946′ N, 78° 49.788′ W. Marker is in Hamburg, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 62) and South Buffalo Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. The intersection is a traffic circle. US 62 changes direction at the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Main Street, Hamburg NY 14075, 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.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Street Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Grange Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village of Hamburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Hamburg Historic Walking Tour (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anna Mae Bacon Bird Sanctuary (about 400 feet away); Kronenberg Alley (about 400 feet away); Isaac Long Alley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamburg.

Also see . . . Hamburg Main Street Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 30, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Simple National Registration Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

2. Simple National Registration Marker

Directly across Main Street from the Main Street Village of Hamburg marker.

Marker by 12 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

3. Marker by 12 Main Street

Marker & East Side of 12 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

4. Marker & East Side of 12 Main Street

12 Main Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

5. 12 Main Street and Marker

Traffic circle is off to the left.

12 Main Street and West image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

6. 12 Main Street and West

View of Main Street at the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

7. View of Main Street at the Marker

Murals at 43 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

8. Murals at 43 Main Street

Bank of America building.

Left Mural - Main Street Village Circa 1926 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

9. Left Mural - Main Street Village Circa 1926

Center Mural - People's Bank Circa 1915 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 31, 2015

10. Center Mural - People's Bank Circa 1915

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on April 14, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.