War of 1812 Battles Were Fought Upon the Land of This Farm Arriving in 1807, James McClew was among the first handful of non-Native American settlers to come to this area. Only a few pioneers had settled in what is now the Town of Newfane . . . — — Map (db m78683) HM
On Franklin Street, 0.1 miles north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
1914 World War 1918 This tablet erected by Newfane Post 873 In memory of those who for their splendid spirit of duty and patriotism were chosen from this township to serve the Allied cause Aiken, Bryan · Allen, Frank · Andrews, Fred D.· . . . — — Map (db m83065) WM
Near East Main Street, 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel This ferris wheel was operated at Page's Whistle Pig in Niagara Falls from 1973 until the Olcott Beach Carousel Park Committee purchased it in 2007. The restoration committee for Olcott Beach Carousel Park . . . — — Map (db m95274) HM
On Lockport Olcott Road (New York State Route 78) 0.2 miles south of West Lake Road (New York State Route 18), on the right when traveling south.
Lakeview Burials began ca. 1815. Early residents, soldiers & veterans of Civil War, World Wars I & II and later wars rest here. — — Map (db m117771) HM
Not Underground, Not a Railroad Freedom seekers used whatever means available to make their journey. Some stowed away on canal boats and lake steamers. Some were transported hidden in wagons. Usually, however, they simply traveled on foot, . . . — — Map (db m78802) HM
On Ontario Street, 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Olcott Amusement Park In the early 1950s the Olcott Amusement Park was a prime destination for both adults and children. This map shows how the Olcott Amusement Park (Olcott Beach Carousel Park) looked at the time. [left margin] Ontario Street . . . — — Map (db m95262) HM
On Franklin Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
Where Families Came to Play Once a prime recreation destination, Olcott Beach drew thousands annually. Trains brought summer vacationers from inland cities. Steamers ferried them between other lake ports. They stayed at grand hotels, played at . . . — — Map (db m73863) HM
Near East Main Street, 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street.
Tom Kelly Rustic Theatre Tom Kelly was an integral part of Olcott Beach Carousel Park. He was part of the original Olcott Beach Committee formed in 1999, project manager for the roundhouse restoration, on the board of directors, treasurer for six . . . — — Map (db m95272) HM
