Yorkshire in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Frame House
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
1. First Frame House Marker
in town of Yorkshire
Built in 1820 by
Isaac Williams
Opened as a tavern 1822
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 42° 31.801′ N, 78° 28.37′ W. Marker is in Yorkshire, New York, in Cattaraugus County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 39) and Old Olean Road (County Route 54), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Marker is on the ground, propped against the east side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3155 Route NY 39, Yorkshire NY 14173, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Upper Cattaraugus Valley (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dedicated to Our Veterans (approx. 1.8 miles away); Former Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); United Church of Christ, Congregational (approx. 2½ miles away); Caboose #303 (approx. 2½ miles away); Box Car #411 (approx. 2½ miles away); Locomotive #110 (approx. 2½ miles away); 1941 1945 In Honor and Memory (approx. 2.6 miles away).
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Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
2. First Frame House & Marker - Westward View
Marker is on the ground, propped against the building, along the Old Olean Road side of the building.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
3. First Frame House Marker & Odd Cement Post with Ornament
The base of the post shows "Erected 1829".
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
4. First Frame House & Marker
Corner view.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
5. Eastward View
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 19, 2015
6. First Frame House in Yorkshire, NY
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
