Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Broadhead Power House
1910
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
1. Broadhead Power House Marker
1910
Erected 2015 by Jamestown Historical Marker Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 42° 5.883′ N, 79° 15.159′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is at the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and West 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on Fairmount Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Log Cabin 1810 (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); De Longueuil Expedition (about 500 feet away); Steamboat Landing (about 700 feet away); Celoron Expedition (about 700 feet away); The First Metal Furniture Factory (approx. ¼ mile away); The Car Barns (approx. ¼ mile away); West Third Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
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Regarding Broadhead Power House. The interurban lines on both sides of Lake Chautauqua were the Chautauqua Traction (south/west side) and the Jamestown, Westfield & Northwestern Railroad (north/east side). Reference: Denney,
John D.,Jr., "Traction Distraction," in the National Railway Bulletin, vol.65 no.4, National Railway Historical Society, 2000.
Also see . . . Jamestown, Westfield & Northwestern Railroad - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
2. Broadhead Power House Marker & Intersection
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
3. Broadhead Power House Marker & Site
Marker at center. West 6th Street bridge in background over the Chadakoin River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
