Medina in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Last Blacksmith Shop in Orleans County

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 22, 2015

1. The Last Blacksmith Shop in Orleans County Marker

Inscription. The last blacksmith shop in Orleans County stood near this site. It was owned by John W. Cielewich (1894-1977), in whose memory this plaque is dedicated. The property was presented to the Village of Medina by his family.

Erected 1980 by Village of Medina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 43° 13.278′ N, 78° 23.184′ W. Marker is in Medina, New York, in Orleans County. Marker is on Mill Street east of North Main Street (New York State Route 63), on the right when traveling south. Marker is fixed to the rear of the downtown building whose address is 421 North Main Street. The rear of the building faces the Erie Barge Canal. Mill Street (labeled Manilla Place by Google) is the roadway between the back of the building and the Erie Barge Canal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 North Main Street, Medina NY 14103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On This Site Circa 1919 Alonzo L. Waters (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina Sandstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (within shouting distance of this marker); White's Hotel (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Grover Cleveland & Frances Folsom (within shouting distance of this marker); Bent's Opera House - 1864 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Modern Age: Electric Trolley (about 400 feet away); Earliest Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medina.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 22, 2015

2. Southward

Mill Street (Manilla Pl on Google Maps).

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 22, 2015

3. The Last Blacksmith Shop in Orleans County Marker

On the red building, fixed on the right walled-window.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.