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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Niagara County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Niagara County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Niagara County, NY (399) Erie County, NY (611) Genesee County, NY (105) Orleans County, NY (141)  NiagaraCounty(399) Niagara County (399)  ErieCounty(611) Erie County (611)  GeneseeCounty(105) Genesee County (105)  OrleansCounty(141) Orleans County (141)
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1 New York, Niagara County, Barker — Barker Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the memory of all Barker Armed Service Veterans who so valiantly served their community and their country and to the memory of all who served the Barker Volunteer Fire Company protecting our communityMap (db m179222) WM
2 New York, Niagara County, Barker — David Barker
Born Vermont 2-23-1794. Took up land 1815. Wed Vania Herendeen 1820. Built brick house 1834. Died 1886 - Quaker Cemetary. Somerset Society.Map (db m73944) HM
3 New York, Niagara County, Barker — Lighthouse Buildings
The first buildings associated with 30-Mile Point Lighthouse were a carriage barn and an outhouse. Over the years, other buildings were added to the property, reflecting important changes in the lighthouse's operation. The original carriage . . . Map (db m179342) HM
4 New York, Niagara County, Barker — Pallister House
Built 1895-1896 for Perry L. Pallister first President of the Village of Barker.Map (db m73883) HM
5 New York, Niagara County, Barker — Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse Timeline 1984   Lighthouse Turned Over to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. 1935   Coast Guard Assumed Ownership. Fog Horn Built. Keeper's Quarters Enlarged. 1885   Kerosene Lamp Replaced By 500 Watt . . . Map (db m179271) HM
6 New York, Niagara County, Barker — United States ArmyM60A3TTS Serial# 4087A
Production of M60A3 for the US Army, ended in 1983. Conversion to M60A3TTS (Tank Thermal Sight) ended in 1990. Armament 1 - 105mm • 51 Caliber Machine Gun Crew of 4 Length 23' • Width 12' • Height 11' • Weight 58 tons • Range . . . Map (db m179531) HM
7 New York, Niagara County, Cambria — 1848 Root House
"Underground Railroad" site Home of abolitionists Martha and Thomas Root. Fugitives were hidden in wagons under produce and taken to Canada.Map (db m77866) HM
8 New York, Niagara County, Cambria — DEC. 19th, 1813
DEC. 19th, 1813. Site of log cabin arsenal used by settlers, who with the aid of the Tuscaroras halted the British from burning areas eastward.Map (db m70866) HM
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9 New York, Niagara County, Cambria — 413 — Forsyth-Warren Farm
Forsyth-Warren Farm has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m187088) HM
10 New York, Niagara County, Cambria — Howell's TavernBuilt 1808
Oldest clapboard house in Niagara County. Built by William Howell on 1801 log cabin site of Philip Beach, first settler. First town meeting held here.Map (db m81132) HM
11 New York, Niagara County, Cambria — North Ridge Methodist Episcopal ChurchBuilt 1846-1848
A good example of Greek Revival architecture and cobblestone masonry construction. First church building in North Ridge. Listed on state and national historic registers: 2002. Sign donated in memory of Suzanne Schultz.Map (db m73745) HM
12 New York, Niagara County, Cambria — Soldier's Memorial
Erected to the memory of those citizens of Pekin and vicinity who enlisted as soldiers and fell in the service on their country in the war of 1861-5. Who, by nobly sacrificing their lives in vindicating the . . . Map (db m100789) WM
13 New York, Niagara County, Gasport — Veterans Memorial
In memory of our local Veterans, who served in all the wars for us Love, The Gasport Elementary Fourth Grade Students 1998Map (db m179226) WM
14 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Cobblestone House
Built ca.1833 for Philo Newton, early settler, who was born in Vermont in 1797. This house is on the State and National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m78465) HM
15 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Cobblestone House
Built ca.1843 for Harry Harrington early settler. Born in Vermont. Hartland Town Justice until 1849. Accepted on the State and National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m78466) HM
16 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Cobblestone House
Built ca.1836 for Amzi and Alzada Bradley. Early settlers from Connecticut. This house is on the State and National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m82839) HM
17 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Cobblestone School
Town of Hartland District 10. Built 1845. The earliest cobblestone school in Niagara County. Used for over 100 years. On State and National Register.Map (db m78634) HM
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18 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Hartland Central Cemetery
(Skeels burying ground) Grave of early settler Hiram Southwell (1807) is the earliest marked grave in Niagara CountyMap (db m78398) HM
19 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Hartland Corners
Settled in 1814 and known as Morehouse's Corners. The former hotel, school, blacksmith shop and stores served our early settlers Map (db m78397) HM
20 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Johnson Creek
The earliest Hartland hamlet Settled after 1803 and named after this creek - Had mills - wagon & cooper shops - hotel blacksmith's and stores Map (db m78468) HM
21 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Major J. Morrison
Maj. J. Morrison, one of Niagara Counties earliest settlers came from Upper Canada and built log cabin on this site in 1803.Map (db m73171) HM
22 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Quaker Meeting House / Quaker Cemetery
[east side]Quaker Meeting House 1836 cobblestone meeting house of the Hartland Orthodox Friends was in use until 1905 (See reverse side)[west side] Quaker Cemetery The Orthodox Friends Cemetery was used from 1836 until 1905 (See reverse . . . Map (db m78464) HM
23 New York, Niagara County, Hartland — Town of Hartland World War I and World War II Memorial
1917-1918 [eagle] 1941-1945 This memorial is erected by the citizens of the Town of Hartland in honor of its veterans of World War I and World War II and is dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice World War I . . . Map (db m78400) HM
24 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — 500 Center Street Archaeological Site
Archaeological investigations at the First Niagara Bank at 500 Center Street in Lewiston, New York, yielded abundant information about how people utilized the site during historic and prehistoric times. Prehistoric artifacts recovered from the . . . Map (db m82110) HM
25 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Alumni Hall / Chapel(1872)
Ravaged by fire on two separate occasions, Alumni Hall stands today as the second oldest building on campus. Construction began in 1874, but the building was not completed until 1888. All but its stately stone exterior was destroyed by fires in 1898 . . . Map (db m77277) HM
26 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Bailo Hall (1992)
Completed in 1992, Bailo Hall houses the admissions offices and interview rooms for prospective students. The two-story stone and brick building was built through the generosity of Rose Marie Bailo in memory of her husband, Joh Bailo, and her son, . . . Map (db m87770) HM
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27 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Barton House
Erected in 1815 by Major Benjamin Barton. His earlier home destroyed in the burning of Lewiston by the British. The hill top was the site of a U.S. artillery battery in the Battle of Queenston, the first conflict on the Niagara Frontier in the War . . . Map (db m82238) HM
28 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — 612 — Bridge Ruins
Bridge Ruins Second Lewiston-Queenston bridge, 1899-1962, carried seasonal tourist trolleys across gorge, forming the Great Gorge Belt Line. Map (db m154543) HM
29 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — British Landing
British troops commanded by Col. Murray landed December 19, 1813 on shore of river - marched north - captured Fort Niagara holding it until May 22, 1815.Map (db m67338) HM
30 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Clet Hall, Marillac Hall, Laboure Hall1862
Clet Hall (1862) The first building erected after purchase of the campus in 1856 was Clet Hall. it was build in 1862 to house Our Lady of Angels Seminary, the institution that was the forerunner of Niagara University. Clet has two wings, . . . Map (db m77245) HM
31 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Dedicated to the Men and Women
Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served our country in time of war.Map (db m82300) WM
32 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Dickersonville Cemetery
Burial Ground of Early Settlers Hannah Mills 1811, Isaac Woolson 1820, 2nd Lt. John Farley 1822. Historic Preservation Commission, Town of Lewiston.Map (db m72999) HM
33 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Dunleavy Hall(1972)
Dunleavy Hall is named for its primary benefactors, Francis J. Dunleavy, Class of '41, and his wife Albina. The modern structure, distinctive in contrast to the stately 19th- and 20th-century buildings that dominate the campus, was built at a cost . . . Map (db m78638) HM
34 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Fighting for HomelandAmerican Indian Allies — New York State French & Indian War Commemoration - 250 Years —
British and French Compete for Alliances Both the French and the British negotiated with American Indian tribes, either to gain their support or to convince them to remain neutral. In Canada, Algonquian tribes; the Ottawa, Huron, Abenaki, and . . . Map (db m77202) HM
35 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — For God and Country
Throughout its history, Niagara has prepared its graduates in peace and war for service to America. From the Civil War to both World Wars and Vietnam, its men and women have served with distinction. This monument commemorates those who . . . Map (db m78858) WM
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36 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Fort DemlerThe British fortify the Portage route
The British gained control of the region in 1759 and, in 1762, constructed a small post, Fort Demler, to protect the landing area. Initially garrisoned by a platoon of eight soldiers, the fort consisted of a small, two-room guardhouse and a 54' by . . . Map (db m66322) HM
37 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Fort Joncaire
2nd building in Lewiston Built 1720 near this spot A palisaded trading post First French Fort on Niagara RiverMap (db m57148) HM
38 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Freedom Crossing Monument
A tribute to the enslaved who sought a new life of freedom in Canada and to the local volunteers who help them on their journey to cross the Niagara River. Lewiston, New York The underground railroad was a secret network . . . Map (db m66339) HM
39 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Freedom Crossing Monument
It was here, along the Niagara River in the mid-1800s, that enslaved African Americans from the Southern United States first saw Canada, known as "the Promised Land" -- the place where they could live free forever. Local volunteers, led by Josiah . . . Map (db m66400) HM
40 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center(1926)
Originally named Our Lady of Angels Faculty House, the Gacioch Family Alumni and Admission Center is home to Niagara University's Offices of Advancement, Admissions, Alumni, and Public Relations/Marketing. The building originally opened in 1926, . . . Map (db m77247) HM
41 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Grand View
Built 1849 by Reuben H. & Maria Barton Broughton. R.H. Broughton served as state assemblyman - 1837. Town Supervisor - 1856. In 1857, it was purchased by Silas Hopkins, first judge of Niagara County and was named Grand View. Grand View was . . . Map (db m82803) HM
42 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Hennepin Hall
Built in the 1840's by Sherbourne Piper. Many prominent Lewiston families have resided here. Purchased by the Catholic parish in 1953 and renamed for Father Hennepin, a Catholic priest who accompanied LaSalle to this area in 1678.Map (db m82776) HM
43 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Hennepin Park
This park is named after Father Louis Hennepin, a Belgian missionary who accompanied the French explorer Sieur de La Salle to this area in 1678. Hennepin, a Recollect priest, was not the first European to see Niagara Falls, but his colorful written . . . Map (db m82132) HM
44 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — In Memory of Thomas F. Hopkins
who at the age of 21, perished, whilst nobly endeavoring to stay the progress of the fire which consumed the seminary, Dec. 5, 1864.Map (db m77282) HM
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45 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Kelsey Tavern
Erected in 1820 by Thomas and Catherine Kelsey. In 1825 Marquis De Lafayette spent the night in this inn and was reunited with Nicholas Cusick, a Tuscarora Chief, who was his scout during the Revolution and whom he credited with with saving his life.Map (db m82099) HM
46 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Kiwanians Promoting PeaceThen & Now
June Tenth 1963 A peace plaque was established at the international boundary on the new Lewiston-Queenston Bridge by the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston, New York and the Stamford, Ontario Club. The plaque was unveiled by Richard H. Drake, left, . . . Map (db m82129) HM
47 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Lewiston AcademyBuilt in 1824
This cornerstone is all that remains of the first New York State chartered school in Niagara County. Students from both sides of the border attended this fine school from 1826 through the 1850's. This monument placed by the Bicentennial . . . Map (db m75650) HM
48 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Lewiston Mound
This Hopewell-sytle burial mound dates to A.D. 160+80. Thousands of similar mounds are located in the Ohio River Valley where the Hopewell lived in small scattered settlements from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 500. The Hopewell mound builders were . . . Map (db m155423) HM
49 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Little Yellow House - 1816
In 1810, the few settlers of the village under the leadership of pioneers Bates Cooke and Benjamin Barton petitioned the state of New York to have this area changed from a public square to building lots for purposes of selling. Benjamin Barton was . . . Map (db m72506) HM
50 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Lower Landing Archeological District — National Historic Landmark —
Lower Landing Archeological District has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America The . . . Map (db m66332) HM
51 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Lynch Hall (1927), O'Donoughue Hall (1909)
Lynch Hall (1927) One of the campus residence halls, this four-story structure was completed in 1927. It is named for the Rev. John J. Lynch, C.M. (1816-1888), the co-founder of this university. In 1856, Father Lynch and a colleague, Father . . . Map (db m77246) HM
52 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Niagara 1979, by Gene Davis, Reinstallation
During the summer of 1979, Gene Davis, one of Artpark's Major Project artists, created the original artwork Niagara 1979. Gene Davis said of his work in a 1981 interview, "'Abstraction' connotes there's some relationship to reality. . . . Map (db m178617) HM
53 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — 577 — Niagara Gorge R.R.
Niagara Gorge R.R. Trolleys traveled scenic route along gorge here to Niagara Falls 1895-1935. President Wm. McKinley rode trolley September 6, 1901 Map (db m154542) HM
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54 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Oak Hill and Scovell Knoll
Scovell Knoll is a rocky outcrop formed by an erosion-resistant bedrock cap that protected the area from the leveling effects of the glaciers during the end of the last ice age. The area has hydrologic features associated with fissures in the . . . Map (db m82247) HM
55 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Opera Hall
Built by Joseph T. Hewitt, about 1840, as a series of stores. Later became known as Moss Hall. At one time housed a Waterfrount mission. Was the center of social activity, known as the Opera Hall, at the turn of the century. The west section was . . . Map (db m82096) HM
56 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — O'Shea Hall (1967), Seton Hall (1970)
O'Shea Hall (1967)One of the two largest residence halls on campus, O'Shea Hall was completed in 1967. The eight-story structure has a capacity of 400 students. Administrative offices are located in the basement and on the ground floor. It is . . . Map (db m78639) HM
57 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Rare M1890 3.6 Inch Mortar CannonPresented in honor and recognition of Mayor Terry C. Collesano — For his long standing support of local veterans —
One of the rarest U.S. Army artillery pieces, this breech loading mortar, known as a "Bag Gun" was produced in 1901 at the Watervliet, NY, Arsenal. As of 2019, Watervliet is the oldest continuously active arsenal in the U.S., founded in 1813 to . . . Map (db m226744) HM
58 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant Turbine
Turbine Specifications: Vertical Francis Hydraulic Turbine Manufactured by - Voith Siemen Hydro Power Co., York, PA Placed in Service - 1991 Approximate weight - 92 tons Diameter - 17 feet 8 inches (5.38 meters) Maximum Horsepower . . . Map (db m77166) HM
59 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Site of Hustler's Tavern
This is the site of the once famous Hustler's tavern (no longer standing) where legend says the cocktail was invented. This popular establishment was one of Lewiston's original buildings and was the social hub of the community. The owners, Thomas . . . Map (db m73169) HM
60 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — St. Vincent's Hall(1906)
Commonly known as "Vinnie's," this four-story "Collegiate Gothic" structure is named for St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission. Originally called "The New Gymnasium," is was named St. Vincent's in 1909, some three years . . . Map (db m77280) HM
61 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Suspension Bridge TollhouseJuly 21, 1899 to November 2, 1962
This tollhouse was part of the Lewiston-Queenston Suspension Bridge which spanned the Lower Niagara River at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment near today’s Artpark. Historic Lewiston Bridge Linked U.S. with Canada After the first . . . Map (db m189520) HM
62 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Battle of Queenston HeightsWar of 1812 — October 13, 1812 —
On this day, Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer launched a U.S. attack on British Canada with an assault force of regulars and militia. Initially they were pinned down along the shore until Captain John Ellis Wool and his men scaled the heights . . . Map (db m57083) HM
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63 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Battle of Queenston HeightsFirst Battle of the War — War of 1812 —
From this point on October 13, 1812, U.S. troops launched an invasion of Queenston Heights, Canada in an attempt to seize Fort George and control the river. The Battle was a disaster for the Americans, as they suffered heavy losses and ultimately . . . Map (db m57088) HM
64 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Cibola Anchor
From the wreckage of the steamship Cibola which caught fire at the Lewiston dock on July 15, 1895. Tragedy struck in 1895 when the Cibola caught fire at the Lewiston dock and in turn, burned the American Hotel to the ground. The fire started . . . Map (db m82152) HM
65 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The CradlesBritish military engineering eases the ascent from the river to the top of the Escarpment.
Originally, Seneca porters carried goods and boats up the Escarpment for the French and the british. In 1750, Swedish traveler Peter Kalm reported that 200 Seneca were employed in carrying on their backs packs of bear and deer skin and that he saw . . . Map (db m66328) HM
66 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The First Religious Society of Lewiston
Organized and Presbyterian form of government adopted on January 20th, 1817, by Aaron and Lucy Childs, John and Elizabeth Robinson and Polly Huggins. Incorporated on June 12th, 1817, by Benjamin Barton, Aaron Childs, Erastus Park, Augustus Porter, . . . Map (db m82235) HM
67 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Gully and Portage RoadThe beginning of safe passage around the treacherous waters of Niagara Gorge and the Falls
Located at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, the ravine known as the Gully provided a naturally sheltered docking area where the Niagara River flows out of the steep and unnavigable Niagara Gorge. From this docking area, the Gully provided access . . . Map (db m94983) HM
68 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Lewiston Mound
This Hopewell-style burial mound dates to A.D. 160+80. Thousands of similar mounds are located in the Ohio River Valley where the Hopewell lived in small scattered settlements from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 500. The Hopewell mound builders were great . . . Map (db m94966) HM
69 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Long and The Short House
Built in the 1820's by a lawyer named William Hotchkiss. The Long House, his home was the center of social activity after the War of 1812. The Short House was his law office.Map (db m82117) HM
70 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Lower LandingNorthern terminus of the Niagara Porter, early bypass route around Niagara Falls
For early travelers coming up the Niagara River on their way from Lake Ontario to the other Great Lakes, this area - known as the Lower Landing - marked the beginning of the Niagara Portage, the shortest and most accessible route around Niagara . . . Map (db m66302) HM
71 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Magazin RoyaleA simple structure with a grand name establishes a permanent French presence at the Lower Landing
Louis Thomas de Joncaire, a French soldier captured and adopted by the Seneca until repatriated in 1694, played an important role for the French as an interpreter and trader. Joncaire and his sons are the French men most commonly associated with the . . . Map (db m66264) HM
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72 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels
Foundation Day: November 21, 1856. Feast of the Presentation of Mary. Co-Founders: Most Reverend John Timon, C.M. First Bishop of Buffalo; and Reverend John J. Lynch, C.M. First President of SOLA, First Archbishop of Toronto. First Location: St. . . . Map (db m87903) HM
73 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Tuscarora Heroes MonumentSkaru:rę? Kayękwatihčayę'hčreh
In honor of the brave members of the Tuscarora Nation who defended and saved local residents during the war of 1812. On the morning of December 19, 1813, Lewiston was attacked by British forces and their Native allies from Canada. The British had . . . Map (db m231271) WM
74 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Tuscaroras Defend Lewiston Against 1813 British AttackWar of 1812
Path of Destruction. Early in the winter of 1813, British forces and their Native allies launched an all-out assault on the Niagara Frontier. About a dozen Lewiston residents were killed in the attack, and the British looted the buildings and . . . Map (db m80502) HM WM
75 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Underground Railroad Station #6
John Tryon was a Lewiston Abolitionist, elder of First Presbyterian Church and a conductor of the Underground Railroad. He helped countless runaway slaves attain their freedom across the Niagara River from a house known as "Tryon's Folly." This . . . Map (db m82181) HM
76 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Varsity Village (1939), Timon Hall (1952)
Varsity Village (1939) Built to accommodate students who were then housed in St. Vincent's Hall, these six Tudor-style houses once stood on the bank of a small lake that existed on campus. For many years they were used exclusively by male senior . . . Map (db m78659) HM
77 New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — Welcome to Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park
This 172-acre park is situated below the Niagara Escarpment and the Niagara Gorge, and affords excellent views of the Niagara River and surrounding area. Artpark opened in 1974 as a seasonal outdoor cultural state park, the first in the country to . . . Map (db m94967) HM
78 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 4 — “Lockport Flight of Five”
To overcome the great elevation of the Niagara Escarpment, the original canal builders constructed a unique flight of 5 double locks, to lower easterly and raise westerly bound boats some sixty feet. The Erie Canal was constructed in three . . . Map (db m189389) HM
79 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 538 — Aaron Mossell
Aaron Mossell and his son Charles were local residents who advanced the struggle to integrate Lockport Schools. Open to all regardless of race by 1876. Map (db m130675) HM
80 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Bacon-Merchant-Moss House
In 1835 this building was built by Gillette Bacon and sold in 1837 to Dr. George Merchant and again sold in 1861 to Abijah Moss. During the Civil War the home served as a refuge for slaves from the South. During World War I, it was the headquarters . . . Map (db m77561) HM
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81 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 13 — Barge Tie Ups & lock view looking west
When the Barge Canal opened on May 15, 1918, a large steam tug was chartered by the government to tow state boats on the new canal. The wages were based on a monthly scale for a twelve-hour workday and included board. The Captain received $175 per . . . Map (db m187194) HM
82 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Big Bridge
Big Bridge. One of the widest bridges in the world; 399 ft. in width, 129 ft. in length. Built 1914.Map (db m70644) HM
83 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Bulkhead
This grassy area is the original location of the eastbound five locks from the 1842 widening of the canal that handled boats heading to Albany and New York City. Those locks were removed in 1918 and replaced with the two large locks (#34 and #35) in . . . Map (db m178998) HM
84 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Canal Bridge No. E-224Canal Road
Originally Millards Hwy. Bridge. Built 1910 by Empire Engineering Corp. Rehabilitated 1993 by N.Y.S.D.O.T.Map (db m77554) HM
85 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Canal Bridge No. E-225Day Road
Originally Wakeman's Hwy. Bridge. Built 1909 by Empire Engineering Corp. Rehabilitated 2003 by N.Y.S.D.O.T.Map (db m77553) HM
86 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 3 — Canal Comparisons
To see the comparison table click on the image to the right to enlarge it Sidebar on the right Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Was the third President of the United States. In 1808 a delegation from the state of New York . . . Map (db m76963) HM
87 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Chase-Crowley-Keep House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m81606) HM
88 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Chase-Hubbard-Williams House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m81605) HM
89 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 864 — Chestnut Ridge
schoolhouse built ca. 1843. Hosted community events, 4-H clubs, polling place for elections. Sold to town 1956 when schools consolidated.Map (db m187293) HM
90 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — City of Lockport Medal of Honor Recipients
City of Lockport Medal of Honor Recipients Michael Huskey, 1st Class Fireman, Civil War 1864 ———— Frank Joseph Gaffney, Pvt. 108th U.S. Infantry, 27th Division, World War I ———— William F. . . . Map (db m79961) WM
91 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Col. W. M. Bond House1823
Col. W. M. Bond House 1823 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m79962) HM
92 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Cold Springs Cemetery
Cold Springs Cemetery. Jesse Hawley, who first advocated building Erie Canal in 1805, is buried here. Friend of DeWitt Clinton.Map (db m71199) HM
93 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 776 — Crapsey Homestead
Crapsey Homestead Est. ca. 1837 by Moses Crapsey. Included apple orchards, dairy and Crapsey's Grove, a picnic ground for hosting area events. Map (db m165228) HM
94 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Dole House
Dole House circa 1845 National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m81647) HM
95 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Donnelly Point
Dedicated to Dudley Donnelly of Lockport. Appointed Colonel of the 28th Regiment, May 18, 1861. Mortally wounded, Battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862.Map (db m80498) WM
96 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 6 — Electric Building
Originally built in 1826 for visionary businessman Lyman A. Spalding, the smaller three-story stone building built on this site became the Norman & Evans Iron Foundry. After the building burned in 1840, it was rebuilt several times and enlarged to . . . Map (db m76996) HM
97 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II
Pvt. Joseph F. O'Hearn, 1890 - 1918, World War I. SSgt. William J. Stamp, 1913 - 1943, World War II. To honor the memory of Pvt. Joseph F. O'Hearn and his nephew SSgt. William J. Stamp who were the first Lockport residents to be killed in World . . . Map (db m77036) WM
98 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 855 — Gertrude Warren
1884 - 1979. "Mother of 4H" pioneered the 4H movement, for rural youth programs to educate boys and girls in agriculture & home economics.Map (db m187189) HM
99 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — Historic Fittings
These cast iron lock gate fittings from 1842 stand as reminders of the location of the five locks that moved boats from Buffalo to points east. Those eastbound locks were removed during the canal enlargement.Map (db m179000) HM
100 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — House at 8 Berkley Drive
House at 8 Berkley Drive circa 1956 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m82729) HM

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