Sardinia in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Springville and Sardinia Railroad
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
1. Springville and Sardinia Railroad Marker
Inscription.
Springville and Sardinia Railroad. . About 250 feet east of here was the eastern terminus of the Springville and Sardinia R. R., a narrow gauge railroad operating in the 1870's - 80's. Largely responsible for the development of Chaffee.
About 250 feet east of here was the eastern terminus of the Springville and Sardinia R. R., a narrow gauge railroad operating in the 1870's - 80's. Largely responsible for the development of Chaffee.
Erected 1971 by Erie County Sesquicentennial Committee.
Location. 42° 34.074′ N, 78° 28.656′ W. Marker is in Sardinia, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Olean Road (New York State Route 16) and Allen Street, on the left when traveling north on Olean Road. Marker hangs chained from a cross beam between the south side of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows building and Allen Street, completely invisible to southbound traffic on NY 16. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11410 Olean Road, Chaffee NY 14030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
2. Springville and Sardinia Railroad Marker
Eastward view towards NY 16; terminus of railroad would have been accross NY 16.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
3. Springville and Sardinia Railroad Marker
Northward on NY 16.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
4. Springville and Sardinia Railroad Marker
South side of building.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
5. Springville and Sardinia Railroad Marker
From opposite corner of the intersection.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
6. Corner of Odd Fellows Building with marker on Allen Street side
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
7. Springville and Sardinia Railroad Marker
Car is southbound on NY 16; cannot see the marker southbound.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
8. Odd Fellows Building
Southward on NY 16, the building completely covers the marker.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
9. Odd Fellows Sign
High on corner of building.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
10. Odd Fellows Sign
Northward side
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 24, 2014
11. Odd Fellows Building Cornerstone
Under the front porch. "Instituted Mar. 1905 29. Chaffee Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 1910 256." Building constructed 1910.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 11. submitted on August 16, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.