Medina in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On This Site Circa 1919 Alonzo L. Waters
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
1. Alonzo L. Waters Journal-Register Marker
Marker is embedded in the north exterior wall of the building at 409 North Main Street.
Let it be known to all who read this:
On this site circa 1919 Alonzo L. Waters (Publisher & Editor 1919-1980) began the Journal-Register newspaper. Mr Waters and his son, Robert F. Waters (Publisher Emertius), promoted the daily activities of this community and celebrated the accomplishments of its citizens for most of the 20th century. Their work built a legacy of community pride and civic service which endures today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 43° 13.296′ N, 78° 23.205′ W. Marker is in Medina, New York, in Orleans County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 63) and Mill Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Google shows Mill Street as Manilla Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 Main Street, Medina NY 14103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: White's Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Grover Cleveland & Frances Folsom (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina Sandstone (within shouting
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Last Blacksmith Shop in Orleans County (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding On This Site Circa 1919 Alonzo L. Waters. The newspaper ceased operations at the end of May 2014. Its office was at 413 Main Street.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
2. Marker at Mill and Main Streets
Marker on the north side of the building at the intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
