On Lakeside Drive at Lenhart Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lakeside Drive.
Between 1871 and 1880 four separate hotels were constructed on Lakeside Drive: Felton House; Columbian Inn; Mason House; and the Hotel Lenhart. — — Map (db m97612) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 20) at Highland Avenue, in the median on West Main Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 by the United States Department of the Interior.
Brocton Arch Erected 1913
With unprecedented growth of the village, the Village of Brocton and Town of Portland wanted . . . — — Map (db m96609) HM
Near East Trail north of Traffic Circle, on the right when traveling west.
In the early 1800s, commercial shipping and fishing were important to the growth of the communities near Lake Erie State Park. The harbors at Barcelona and Dunkirk developed in the early 1800s as ships plying the Great Lakes docked to load and . . . — — Map (db m132178) HM
On Busti-Stillwater Road at Forest Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Busti-Stillwater Road.
"All gave some, some gave all" Dedicated to all who bravely served with honor and distinction in war and peace. ★ Killed in action ★ World War I; Herman Kent, Herman Faulkner. World War II; Kermit Miller, Harold Lind, Harry l. Seekins, . . . — — Map (db m172769) WM
On Maple Avenue near Burnham Place, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to all Cassadaga area servicemen and women who gave their lives for our country. World War I Terry S. Tarr. World War II Raymond Carr, Vernon Clark, Donald Cobb, Archie Johnson, Arthur Jones, Edward Lehnen, Donald McBride, . . . — — Map (db m94888) WM
On Lindsey Place, 0.1 miles north of Boulevard Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Celoron Veterans Memorial World War I Herman Faulkner, Herman Kent World War II Cyrus M. Greiner, Harold Lind Kermit Miller, Ronald H. Ramsey Harold Seekins, Boon Takagi Howard A. Wheeler, Gilbert Yasher Korea William H. Lawson, Jules T. . . . — — Map (db m105747) WM
Near Whitfield Avenue at Vincent Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Lewis Miller Cottage, Chautauqua Institution has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemmorating or . . . — — Map (db m117533) HM
On Simpson Avenue at Vincent Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Simpson Avenue.
This sylvan tract known as Miller Park honors the memory of Lewis Miller, co-founder in 1874 with Methodist Bishop John Heyl Vincent of the Chautauqua Assembly now known as Chautauqua Institution. Like that of Lewis Miller himself, the history of . . . — — Map (db m117532) HM
On South Lake Road at North Lake Road, on the right when traveling north on South Lake Road.
At the founding of Chautauqua in 1874, John Heyl Vincent assigned to Dr. W.W. Wythe the task of creating Palestine Park, starting with a makeshift temporary wooden model. The park has evolved to its present permanent location and depicts the . . . — — Map (db m117529) HM
Replacing the old wharf, the pier building stood three stories high, with ticket, baggage and dock offices in the first floor, shops and an observation veranda on the second floor, and dorms and classrooms on the third floor. This was the main . . . — — Map (db m117530) HM
On Chautauqua-Stedman Road (County Route 33) 0.3 miles north of Webber Road, on the left when traveling north.
Pioneer Home June, 1806 William and Mehitable Wing Prendergast and family settled in a log house. Sons notable in county history. — — Map (db m117534) HM
This tower erected in 1911 by the contributions of many Chautauquans, is a memoral to Lewis Miller one of the founders of Chautauqua. In his honor, four additional bells and a new console have been added to the tower by members of the . . . — — Map (db m117531) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 83) at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
These mill stones came from Connecticut. Drawn to Cherry Creek by oxen 1837. Solomon Hinche purchased the property from Noah Wheeler. The property had a mill called Hinche Mill. Henry and Bertha Peters purchased the Hinche property. The stones were . . . — — Map (db m105743) HM
On Lake Shore Drive West (State Highway 5) at Pike Street, on the left when traveling west on Lake Shore Drive West.
This wooden sculpture of an American Indian
was created by Peter Toth of Akron, Ohio. In
two months time during the summer of 1973.
It was carved from the lower trunk of a
dead elm tree located near the corner of
Fifth St.and Park Ave. Upon . . . — — Map (db m162035) HM
On Central Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5), on the left when traveling north.
A Safe Place to Rest The sheltered waters of Dunkirk Harbor provide a place where water birds and waterfowl can escape strong winds blowing across the open waters of Lake Erie. Gulls, terns, cormorants and other water birds shelter, loaf, and feed . . . — — Map (db m84382) HM
On Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5) west of Swan Street, on the right when traveling west.
The people of the City of Dunkirk in memory of those who gave their last full measure of devotion
1941 — World War II — 1945
[Names listed]
1950 Korea 1955
[Names listed]
1964 Vietnam 1975
[Names . . . — — Map (db m132171) WM
Near Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5).
Dedicated to Corporal Cyrus W. James 9th New York Cavalry Company G Enlisted at Dunkirk, NY September 26, 1861 at age 22 Killed July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA, and was the first Union Soldier to succumb in that great battle. His body rests . . . — — Map (db m118924) WM
Near Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5).
Dunkirk Lighthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
By The United States Department of The Interior
Built 1875 — — Map (db m51904) HM
On Central Avenue at East 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue.
It was on this corner, November 27, 1946 that citizens of Dunkirk, New York, together with French officials and guests, viewed a parade of $75,000 worth of gifts and goods to be sent to Dunkerque, France after the destruction of that city in World . . . — — Map (db m132168) HM
On Central Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5), on the left when traveling north.
Resting on the Lake Bottom. Beneath the waters before you lies a graveyard of shipwrecks from two centuries. Surprise storms, unchartered shallows, and lack of navigation aids are a few reasons for the wrecks. More and more people are learning to . . . — — Map (db m84415) HM
Near Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5).
Large Anchor from the Anabelle Wilson which sank off Dunkirk Lighthouse on Nov. 1913. Raised by divers: Tom, Dave and Tim McDonald and Rick Lucas on Sept. 5, 1990 and donated to the museum — — Map (db m84357) HM
On Central Avenue north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Naetzker family lived and worked here for 96 years 1873-1968.
Julius Polinski settled here and moved a small store to the front of the house for a saloon. He died in 1886 and his son-in-law, Oscar Naetzker, took over the saloon. There . . . — — Map (db m132169) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 60) at E 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On this site, May 15, 1851, in Dunkirk, New York, the first train on the New York and Erie Railroad arrived to link the Atlantic Seaboard with the Great Lakes.
From Piermont on the Hudson, the train carried President Millard Fillmore, Secretary . . . — — Map (db m197761) HM
Near Point Drive North, 0.1 miles north of Park Drive.
On September 26, 1812 and from this site, some of the first shots of the War of 1812 were fired by local militia at armed soldiers from the British schooner Lady Provost. When a small boat carrying the soldiers from the British ship was sighted . . . — — Map (db m117515) HM
On Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5) west of Swan Street, on the right when traveling west.
You are not forgotten
[Reverse]
Chautauqua County Veteran's
Monument Donors
In honor of the 75th Ranger Regiment
Riles & Woolley Monuments — — Map (db m132176) WM
Near Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5).
Established in 1789, the U.S. Lighthouse Service maintained lighthouses and a district headquarters in Buffalo until it was absorbed by the Coast Guard in 1939. Tenth District, long under the command of District Lighthouse Superintendent Roscoe . . . — — Map (db m84334) HM
On Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5) west of Swan Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the brave
men and women, both
military and civilian,
that made the ultimate
sacrifice for freedom,
fighting the War on
Terrorism. — — Map (db m132172) WM
On Heineman Road, 0.3 miles south of New York State Route 430, on the left when traveling south.
Cornelius Zeestraten purchased this land in 1938 to expand his commercial flower-growing enterprise that began operation in Greenhurst in 1917. — — Map (db m172775) HM
On Chautauqua Lake Rest Area at Interstate 86, on the right when traveling east on Chautauqua Lake Rest Area.
Farming and Industrial Development Ice harvesting on the county's lakes provided employment for farmers in the winter months. This ice was stored in large warehouses, and straw provided insulation to keep it intact even during the summer. . . . — — Map (db m122285) HM
On Chautauqua Lake Rest Area at 86 East, on the right on Chautauqua Lake Rest Area.
The Land Around Us Farmhouse/Settlement Courtesy: Fenton History Center, Jamestown, N.Y. By the end of the 1700's the Holland Land Company was operating in western New York, including Chautauqua County. The first permanent European . . . — — Map (db m117555) HM
On Chautauqua Lake Rest Area at Interstate 86, on the right when traveling east on Chautauqua Lake Rest Area.
Transportation Bemus Point/Stow Ferry Courtesy: Fenton History Center, Jamestown, N.Y. Flat boats made from locally cut timber carries goods from Chautauqua Lake to the country's interior. the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry began operating in . . . — — Map (db m117562) HM
On Heineman Road, 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 430, on the left when traveling south.
Town of Ellery Veterans Memorial. Dedicated in memory of all American veterans for their sacrifice so that we may live in freedom. — — Map (db m172777) WM
Near Heineman Road, 0.5 miles south of New York State Route 430.
Walter was raised in Bemus Point. Walter first hit the sports page headlines with no less than eight no-hit performances as a Bemus Point High School pitcher. He graduated Bemus Point High School in 1933. Walter continued his baseball career with . . . — — Map (db m172781) HM
On Chautauqua Lake Rest Area at Interstate 86, on the right when traveling east on Chautauqua Lake Rest Area.
What Does "Chautauqua" Mean? Chautauqua Institution Courtesy: Fenton History Center, Jamestown, N.Y. The term "Chautauqua" has come to be associated with the Chautauqua Movement which grew from the county's own Chautauqua Institution. The . . . — — Map (db m117561) HM
Near Chautauqua Avenue (New York State Route 430) at Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
Picnic and recreation area opened in 1898 by Jamestown & Lake Erie Rwy. Visitors came via steam train, then by electric interurbans 1914 - 1947. — — Map (db m207727) HM
On Curtis Street Extension, 1.2 miles north of Durant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Saved through fundraising by Jamestown school teachers and students, this small forest became one of the first school parks in the nation in 1916. "Preserved by generations that are and for those that are to be." — — Map (db m172764) HM
On Mill Street at West Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on Mill Street.
Memorial Honoring all veterans from Ellington who have ever served faithfully in any branch of the armed forces of the United States of America — — Map (db m105745) WM
On Park Place at West Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling east on Park Place.
General Lafayette was entertained at a reception and dinner given in his honor June 4, 1825 in the Abell Inn which stood on this site. — — Map (db m132177) HM
On East Main Street (Route 20) east of Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Resident of Fredonia, NY who graduated from Wet Point in June of 1861 and died defending "The Angle" at The Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Grandson of Town of Pomfret founder Judge Zattu Cushing
"Faithful unto death" . . . — — Map (db m188969) WM
On Church Street at Temple Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street.
USN In memory of Commander William B. Cushing 1842-1874 The sinking of the Confederate Ram Albemarle Oct. 27, 1864 by Lt. Cushing. — — Map (db m117563) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 20) at Forest Place, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Near here on April 16, 1868, farmers organized the first grange to champion their needs in the healing of the nation recovering from civil war. — — Map (db m96226) HM
This site was given by Hezekiah Barker for a cemetery and the first burial here was in 1807. There are 15 known revolutionary soldiers and many other earlier settlers of Pomfret resting here in this Pioneer Cemetery.
This marker placed by the . . . — — Map (db m96228) HM
Near Triangle Drive, 0.2 miles east of Ann Street, on the left when traveling east.
American Revolution Lieutenant John Docksteder (British) was stationed here. Sept. 1, 1779, he led Senecas down Allegany Road to battle the Americans under Col. Brodhead near the Allegheny River. — — Map (db m108609) HM
On Dennison Road (County Route 89) at King Road, on the right when traveling south on Dennison Road.
Hanover resident, 1816-1836, at Dennison's Corners and Keach's Corners. Clerk of Dennison's Corners School #10 and of Forestville Baptist Church. Studied law, taught, and married in Silver Creek. Attended Fredonia Academy. Ellington Postmaster, . . . — — Map (db m105659) HM
On Allegany Road, 0.1 miles north of Mackinaw Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Lincoln Maple This maple was planted in 1865 after Pres. Lincoln was assassinated. Schoolchildren from this Balltown school, built in 1820, planted it. — — Map (db m105654) HM
On Open Meadows Road (County Route 35) 0.5 miles south of Spooner Road, on the right when traveling south.
On July 15, 1944 an army air force B-24 bomber piloted by Blockville native Lt. Levine Nelson fell from the sky two hundred yards from this monument. The aircraft and crew were in route to the European theater of World War II. Six of the nine . . . — — Map (db m105686) HM WM
On Button Valley Road, 1.5 miles west of Blockville-Watts Flats Road (County Route 35), on the left when traveling west.
Roll-O-Bowl On this site 1956-1960 Sunday jalopy races held on quarter mile dirt track. Built by McNitt brothers on their grandmother's farm. — — Map (db m105683) HM
On Main Road (U.S. 20) at Erie Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Road.
First non-Indian settler of Hanover and Chautauqua County, built his home nearby in 1796. Indian friend, farmer, fiddler, and worker on the HLC survey. — — Map (db m64673) HM
On East 2nd Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on East 2nd Street.
"Allen's Opera House" 1881 Allen's Opera House 1898 Samuel's Opera House 1919 Shea's Opera House/Theater 1968 Little Theater of Jamestown — — Map (db m94863) HM
On North Main Street at West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
"Keyes' Carpenter Shop" Here in 1816, Royal Keyes, cabinet maker, erected a small carpenter shop. In its second story he made simple articles of furniture for the pioneer community. From this small beginning grew the great furniture industry of . . . — — Map (db m94864) HM
On Lakeview Avenue just south of Buffalo Street, on the left when traveling south.
Designed by Beck and Tinkham Architects Built in 1927 for Perry W. Goodwin Superintendent of Lake View Cemetery Assoc. LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m177998) HM
On Lakeview Avenue north of East 6th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Designed by Beck & Tinkham Architects Built in 1923 for W.F. Liedblad Sec/Treasurer of Marvel Furniture Co. ”Liedblad House” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178161) HM
On Lakeview Avenue south of Falconer Street, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by Raymond Freeburg A.H. FidlerArchitects Built in 1920 for Luther M. Butman President of ACME/Empire Worsted Mills ”Butman House” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178160) HM
On East 5th Street (New York State Route 394) east of Potters Alley, on the left when traveling east.
Designed by C.A. Fullerton Chicago Architect Built in 1898 for George Ahrens Oil Baron who made his fortune in PA. known as “Ahrens Mansion” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178062) HM
On Lakeview Avenue just south of Crossman Street, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by E.G. Dietrich Architect Built in 1896 for Frederick P. Hall Owner and Publisher for 63 years of Jamestown Journal later known as The Post Journal LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178149) HM
On Van Buren Street east of Winsor Street, on the left when traveling east.
Designed by Beck & Tinkham Architects Built in 1920 for Levant M. Hall Sec/Advertising Mgr of Journal Printing Co ”Levant Hall House” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178129) HM
On Liberty Street just north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by Raymond A. Freeburg Architect Built in 1924 for Paul Labarbera owner of ”Paul’s Tavern” 9 E. Second Street LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178163) HM
On Lakeview Avenue just south of Price Street, on the left when traveling south.
Designed by G. Freeburg & H. Fidler Jamestown Architects Built in 1909 family home of Franklin W. & Clara Bigelow owners of Bigelows Department Store LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178146) HM
On Lakeview Avenue at Price Street, on the right when traveling north on Lakeview Avenue.
Designed by Carl C. Pedersen Danish American Architect Built in 1905 for Lynn F. Cornell Sec/Treasurer of Jamestown Lounge Co. ”L. F. Cornell House” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178118) HM
On Lakeview Avenue south of Newton Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Designed by Johnson & Ford Beck & Tinkham Architects Built in 1916, 1925 for Mrs. Walter C. Davis Commercial Rep. for companies in Jamestown LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m177996) HM
On Lakeview Avenue south of Newton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by Carl C. Pedersen Danish American Architect Built in 1905 for Mr. Seneca Burchard Wholesaler Wilcox Burchard & Co. Wholesale Grocers LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m177997) HM
On Winsor Street north of Blanchard Street, on the left when traveling north.
Designed by Freeburg & Fidler Architects Built in 1911 for Erwin Shearman Treasurer/Mgr of Salisbury Wheel & Mfg Co. ”Shearman House” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178122) HM
On Lakeview Avenue just north of Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by Raymond A. Freeburg Jamestown Architect Built in 1926 Family home of Lars Larson Mayor of Jamestown 1928-1930 LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178079) HM
Designed by Oliver R. Johnson Architect Built in 1925 for Lake View Cemetery Board of Trustees Lakeview Avenue Cemetery Admin. Building LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m177995) HM
On Lakeview Avenue north of Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by Beck & Tinkham Architects Built in 1954 for J. Russell Rogerson, Attorney and buried directly across in the cemetery LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178112) HM
On Lakeview Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by Beck and Tinkham Architects Built in 1929 Designed by Norman M. Tinkham Architect for himself & family The “Tinkham House” LACAPJamestown.org — — Map (db m178103) HM
On Prospect Street, 0.1 miles north of Prather Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
American Aristotype Company An ornate red brick building here was the office of American Aristotype Company. Founded in 1889, its factories manufactured a fine early collodian paper which helped revolutionize the photographic industry. The . . . — — Map (db m105581) HM
Near Jones and Gifford Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Fairmount Avenue.
American Revolution In early summer of 1782 a force of 250 Senecas led by Sayengaraghta and accompanied by a few British military foresters and Indian Department officers passed along Chautauqua Lake and outlet on its way to attack Hannastown, PA. . . . — — Map (db m94786) HM
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