Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Ida Fritz Park
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 22, 2016
1. Welcome to Ida Fritz Park Marker
Welcome to Ida Fritz Park
1908 2001
Historically, Ida Fritz Park is the oldest park in the City of Lockport, created by the NYS Legislature on May 12, 1876. The by-gone fountain was dedicated in 1891. The 7" cannon was presented to Lockport by Congressman S. Wallace Dempsey. On October 5, 1892, Lockport and New York State Officials dedicated the West Avenue Park under a new name "Ida Fritz Park" in appreciation of her many years beautifying the park's flower gardens. The gazebo was erected in 2002 by the Lockport Devil Dogs (Marine Corp. League).
Erected by Monday Night Cruise Optimists, Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, Niagara County Legislature & the City of Lockport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1876.
Location. 43° 10.123′ N, 78° 41.886′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. It is at the intersection of West Avenue and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockport NY 14094, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edwin "Bus" Metzger (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour
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Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 22, 2016
2. Eastward
On Park Avenue.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 22, 2016
3. Westward
Park Avenue at right. West Avenue at left. Park is triangular with the marker at the narrow end.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,636 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
