Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Original Niagara Grape Vine
By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 29, 2015
1. Original Niagara Grape Vine Marker
Grape Vine
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Result of crossing
Concord by Cassady
1868
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First fruited
1872
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Erected by
N.Y. State Horticultural Society
1927
Erected 1927 by N.Y. State Horticultural Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 43° 11.092′ N, 78° 40.541′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from Lake Avenue (New York State Route 78) ¼ mile south of Old Niagara Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehab. It is at the parking area for apartments 1 & 2 at the end of the driveway off Lake Avenue. Access restrictions are posted. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City of Lockport Medal of Honor Recipients (approx. ¼ mile away); Wyndham Lawn (approx. ¼ mile away);
By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 29, 2015
2. Dedication Sign
"Dedicated in memory of Howard Hunter, P.G.Pat., P.D.C., OFHA Board, whose loving care rescued this historic vine from destruction -by- OFHA & his loving family, Leona Hunter - Kalene Hunter, Kimberly & Wade Wagner & Grand Children."
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Also see . . . Niagara (grape) - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 29, 2015
3. Original Niagara Grape Vine and Marker
Eastward.
By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 29, 2015
4. Westward
Back of stone holding the marker. The road is a driveway on the grounds of the Odd Fellow campus. NY 78 is across the background. From NY 78, you enter the driveway and come to the marker from the right. The driveway terminates here.
By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 29, 2015
5. Original Niagara Grape Vine and Marker
Southward. Behind the tree line is the embankment of the Erie Barge Canal.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
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