Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baker Street Airfield
Aviators from WWI and other
adventurous men and women became
the barnstormers of the 1920s, some of
them using this former pasture for air
shows and offering rides to the public.
This was Jamestown's first airfield.
Erected 2001 by Jamestown Historical Marker Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 42° 4.902′ N, 79° 15.445′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is on Baker Street (County Route 322) 0.1 miles north of City View Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at Bergman Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 478 Baker Street, Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Samuel A. Carlson (approx. 0.9 miles away); James Prendergast (approx. one mile away); West Third Street Bridge (approx. one mile away); The Car Barns (approx. one mile away); Indian Camp (approx. one mile away); WWI Memorial (approx. one mile away); First Train (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Burial Ground (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.