Geneva in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Steamer "Seneca"
Alonzo and Benjamin Springstead.
The Seneca was once the fastest ship on the lake.
It plied the waters of Seneca Lake until 1908.
[Donors not transcribed]
The Mural
Produced by the Finger Lakes
Leadership Class of 2011
A program of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Painted by Hannah Winkler
Historical contributions by the
Geneva Historical Society
Erected 2011 by Geneva Historical Society, Geneva Chamber of Commerce, and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 42° 52.087′ N, 76° 58.839′ W. Marker is in Geneva, New York, in Ontario County. Marker is at the intersection of Castle Street (New York State Route 14) and Bradford Street, on the right when traveling west on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 East Castle Street, Geneva NY 14456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pathmark Geneva (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Pathmark Geneva (about 700 feet away); Cayuga-Seneca Canal Entrance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith's Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deceased Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fay & Bowen Engine Company (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Pathmark Geneva (approx. ¼ mile away); Log House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.