Near State Street (New York State Route 5) at Park Place, on the right when traveling west.
[1] This plaque is a memorial to these Bloomfield veterans who lost their lives in Viet Nam. James Saxby, Joseph Williams, Douglas Silvernail. [3] This plaque is a memorial to these Bloomfield veterans who lost their lives in WWII. Raymond . . . — — Map (db m125971) WM
On South Avenue at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on South Avenue.
Erected 1837-38. Restoration started 1969. Dedicated 1974 in honor of Mrs. Frank H. Steele, town of East Bloomfield Historian and founder and organizer of the Historical Society, Town of East Bloomfield, 1966. Benefactor to this and other deserving . . . — — Map (db m125527) HM
On South Avenue at State Street ( Route 5), on the right when traveling south on South Avenue.
East Bloomfield To the memory of her sons who died in defence of the Union 1861-5 Peninsula Richmond 85. Regt. N.Y. Vols. Co. B. Lieut. Amos Brunson Died. Bottoms Bridge, Va. May 24, 1862 Serg. John Buell Died. Andersonville, Ga. Sept. . . . — — Map (db m125793) WM
On Park Place 0.1 miles south of State Street ( Route 5), on the right when traveling south.
First Town Hall
Built c. 1841. Listed on
State & National Registers
of Historic Places through
the diligent work of
Ginny Schroeder
Town Historian 2006-2014 — — Map (db m125528) HM
On N Bloomfield Road (County Road 30) west of Brace Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ca. 1789. John Adams arrived with family & several others. Built 3 log homes near this site, in what later became town of East Bloomfield. — — Map (db m194889) HM
On State Street (New York State Route 20) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by The United States
Department of The Interior
Circa 1855 — — Map (db m281631) HM
On Case Road 0.2 miles south of Lee Road, on the right when traveling south.
Burning Springs Charted on earliest maps of North America after LaSalle's visit August 1669. Caused by escaping natural gas. Once a mystery to visitors. — — Map (db m125506) HM
On North Main Street (Route 332) at Ontario Street on North Main Street.
November 11
Canandaigua Pickering Treaty 1794 - 1994
Solemn agreements were renewed between the United States of America and the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations of Indians). U.S.A. Representative Congresswoman Louise Slaughter conveyed a message, . . . — — Map (db m63998) HM
Near West Avenue at Garden Street, on the left when traveling east.
1793 - Born a slave in Prince William County, Virginia
and brought to Sodus and Bath, New York where he self
emancipated by flight.
With the assistance from the Quaker community he
gained legal freedom to become a great abolitionist, . . . — — Map (db m142211) HM
The Blue & White Garden was also called the “Intimate Garden” by Mary Clark Thompson. Constructed in 1912, it was the first of three garden rooms designed by Mary Clark Thompson’s landscape architect John Handrahan and was built adjacent to the . . . — — Map (db m135674) HM
On City Pier 0.2 miles south of South Main Street.
The City Pier was built in 1848, and the first boathouses were built during the 1850s. Simple wooden boathouses contained mostly small skiffs while larger ones housed sculling shells, sailing and steam yachts. By 1888, over eighty boathouses were . . . — — Map (db m63990) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 332) near Coach Street.
1789-1820's
When Canandaigua was founded in 1789, Downtown served as the location at the land office for the Phelps-Gorham Purchase. The Downtown also served as a commercial center for new settlers and as a stopover for travelers in . . . — — Map (db m64554) HM
On County Road 16, on the right when traveling south.
Cobblestone buildings are unique upstate NY design and construction using glacial shaped stones by skilled masons here for canal work. Most built between 1830 and 1860. — — Map (db m278130) HM
On Coach Street west of Main Street ( Route 21/332), on the left when traveling west.
In the 19th Century, Canandaigua was such an important stop between the east and the emerging western frontier. It is hard to imagine the enormous footprint of the Webster Hotel that serviced all those weary travelers.
The Corner of Main and . . . — — Map (db m246231) HM
Former Mayor of the City of Canandaigua
& Founding President of the
Boathouse Owner's Association
For Earl's dedication and unwavering determination to
preserve and protect the City Pier Boathouses and to
make improvements on the City . . . — — Map (db m246207) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 21) at Western Boulevard (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
To the families of the Seneca Nation, the Haudenosaunee who first inhabited this region
and lived quietly leaving a rich heritage of spirituality, language, culture and trade.
A tribute to the birthplace of the Onondowahgah, the people of . . . — — Map (db m146469) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 332) at Ontario Street on South Main Street.
Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham, developers who purchased most of Western New York in 1789, made Canandaigua the seat of Ontario County, which was later divided into thirteen counties.
They donated this "Village Green" with the stipulation . . . — — Map (db m64555) HM
On Coach Street west of Main Street ( Route 21/332), on the left when traveling west.
[References top two left photos]
The corner of Main and Coach Streets has been home to two impressive hotels over the years. The first hotel, the Franklin House, was destroyed by fire in 1860. The Webster House replaced that . . . — — Map (db m246234) HM
This hill and water style garden was created in 1906. Within a period of just six months, landscape designer K. Wadamori and seven workmen from Japan transformed a hillside into a traditional Japanese landscape, using ponds, streams, hills, stones, . . . — — Map (db m135683) HM
Over a six-month period in 1906, a crew of seven Japanese workers led by landscape designer K. Wadamori, sculpted what was previously a one-acre apple orchard into an authentic Japanese Garden. They transformed a gently-sloping lawn into a garden . . . — — Map (db m135682) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 21/332) at Wilcox Lane, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
On June 14, 1904, local philanthropist, Mary Lee Clark Thompson officially opened the F.F. Thompson Hospital and gave it to the community in memory of her husband, Frederick Ferris Thompson. This sculpture symbolizes and honors Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m246226) HM
The Moonlight Garden was the last and smallest of three garden rooms that landscape architect John Handrahan designed and built for Mary Clark Thompson, probably in 1916. Located near the mansion, it was surrounded by an oval-shaped hedge. His plans . . . — — Map (db m135676) HM
This garden, planted in 1905, features a large assortment of blooming flowers, which can be found here from early spring into the fall months. The floral picture continually changes. The pattern for this garden is a quincunx, which is a geometric . . . — — Map (db m135679) HM
The 60-foot by 60-foot Pansy Garden was designed in 1913 by landscape architect John Handrahan. It was the second of three garden rooms he created near the mansion between 1911 and 1916 for Mark Clark Thompson. Visitors entered the garden from the . . . — — Map (db m135675) HM
This garden evolved over a number of years from three distinct gardens, namely, the Rock, Wild, and Lily, which were completed around 1911. The uppermost level is where the summerhouse sits. In 1914, the second phase expanded the garden with an . . . — — Map (db m135681) HM
On Lakeshore Drive at City Pier, on the right when traveling south on Lakeshore Drive.
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States — — Map (db m61893) HM
On S Main Street south of Lakeshore Road when traveling south.
Canadaigua Lake is the original homelands of the Seneca (Onondowa’ga:’ “People of the Great Hill”) of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. Sge:no’ (Skenoh) is the Seneca word commonly translated to mean “well-being.” According to legend, . . . — — Map (db m283932) HM
Sonnenberg Gardens
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 by the United States Department of Interior — — Map (db m157803) HM
On City Pier 0.2 miles south of Lakeshore Rd. Reported permanently removed.
The Island beyond this pier is known as Squaw Island, the smallest State Park in New York State. This area is the birth place of the Seneca Indian Nation, Keepers of the Western Gate of the Iroquois League. According to legend, the wives and . . . — — Map (db m284635) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 21/332) at Coach Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
1 Roseland Amusement Park
"The Playground of the Finger Lakes," opened in 1925. Its original dancehall was named after the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Created by William Muar, whose home still stands near the old outlet bridge, the . . . — — Map (db m246171) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 332) north of Ontario Street, on the right when traveling north.
Tried here in federal court
on June 17-18, 1873 for
illegal voting. Judge
directed jury to give guilty
verdict and issued $100 fine. — — Map (db m246100) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 21/332) at Coy Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Horses, cutters and sleighs crowd Main Street in front of the Flannigan Building at left. Flannigan's specialized in fresh seafood brought in from the east and drew diners from near and far. In 1963, it was torn down to create parking for the . . . — — Map (db m246218) HM
On Main Street at Gibson Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
[Timeline]
- 1840 St. Marys Parish formed
- 1844 Original St. Mary's Church built
- 1852 First St. Mary's Rectory completed
- 1873 Granger property on North Main Street acquired
- 1873 St. Mary's Convent founded
- 1880 First St. . . . — — Map (db m246223) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 332) at Ontario Street on North Main Street.
The Last General Council of the United States
with the Iroquois Confederacy was held in Canandaigua, and the resultant treaty was signed November 11, 1794, by U.S. Agent Timothy Pickering
Sachems and Warriors
Farmer's Brother Cornplanter, Red . . . — — Map (db m63999) HM
This structure, the last remaining portion of the Aviary Complex, served as the Peacock House. The original cluster of buildings included the Jay, Pheasant, and Parrot Houses as well as an aviary connected to a vast flying cage 30 feet high and 50 . . . — — Map (db m135680) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 332) north of Niagara Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first train to come into Canandaigua was on September 12, 1840 via the Rochester-Auburn Railroad. Canandaigua continued to grow as a transportation hub through the century. At its peak, 36 passenger trains entered and departed from . . . — — Map (db m246150) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 21) at Cribb Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to men and women
and families that gave their all
for freedoms we all enjoy today
[Armed Services Emblems]
COLONIAL WARS
1689-1764
Outbreak of Hostilities: May 7, 1689
American Casualties
Killed in Action: Unknown . . . — — Map (db m246256) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 21/332) at Coach Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Dedicated in memory of all members of the
Armed Forces of the United States who so honorably
served their country during peace & war — — Map (db m246154) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 332) north of Niagara Street, on the right when traveling north.
This site, south of the Square, was purchased from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1788 by Nathaniel
Gorham and Oliver Phelps. Here stood the first land office
in America and the home of Oliver Phelps. This building,
erected by . . . — — Map (db m246102) HM
On East Main Street (County Road 13), on the right when traveling east.
1821-1901. Founded water-cure co. here ca. 1850 offering sulphur water treatments to heal mind, body and spirit. Sanitarium constructed 1896. — — Map (db m255810) HM
The original Peirce Pavilion was constructed in 1880 on the North East corner of Main and Spring Streets surrounding a major sulphur spring. It was these sulphur springs that made the growth of Clifton Springs Sanitarium possible and which in turn . . . — — Map (db m64949) HM
On Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Auburn and Rochester Railroad began operating through this area in 1841 as part of the first Albany to Buffalo rail system and was later consolidated into the mighty New York Central System as the Auburn Branch. This passenger station, the . . . — — Map (db m280796) HM
On State Street (New York State Route 20), on the right when traveling west.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by The United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1849 — — Map (db m281605) HM
On North Bloomfield Road (County Route 30) 0.1 miles east of Wheeler Station Road, on the left when traveling east.
Nearby this very spot. Place where most of the Huron captives were brought after the Senecas destroyed and burned their homes in Huronia, 1649. (Midland) Where the chapel of St. Ignace, St. Marie and St. Joseph together with the murder of the Jesuit . . . — — Map (db m125507) HM
On North Bloomfield Road (County Route 30) 0.1 miles east of Wheeler Station Road, on the left when traveling east.
Near this spot stood a village of Huron christians, captives of the Senecas. Father Chaumonot said here in 1656: "Myself I gave as a guarantee of the truth I preach." In a new chapel, dedicated Nov. 3, 1669, Father Fremin said, "I beseech you, . . . — — Map (db m125508) HM
On New York State Route 5 at Wheeler Station Road, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 5.
Gandougarae Town of captive Hurons stood near here. Destroyed by Denonville July 17, 1687. Earliest Christian community in Genesee country. — — Map (db m125509) HM
On State Street (New York State Route 20) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
The Abram Pierce House
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by The United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1848 — — Map (db m281627) HM
On State Street (U.S. 20) at South Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
The Seneca Indian Village of
Gandougarae
Later the Jesuit mission of St. Michael was situated near this spot in the township of East Bloomfield.
Mass was said here by Fr. Fremen November 3, 1669
Visited by La Salle in 1669
Found burning . . . — — Map (db m157588) HM
On South Avenue near Park Place, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque is a memorial
to those Bloomfield Veterans
who lost their lives in WW II
Raymond Rebman • Nickolas Matro • Francis Sage • George Morgan • Dennis James Santry • Stewart Parker — — Map (db m281661) WM
On Cline Road 0.2 miles south of Pannell Road, on the right when traveling north.
1788 Survey 4 towns, 3 counties meet near this site. Starting point for survey of Phelps & Gorham Purchase done by Co. Hugn Maxwell in 1788. — — Map (db m126144) HM
On Canandaigua Road (County Route 8) south of Sheldon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Farmington Quaker Crossroads
Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2007
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m157451) HM
On Canandaigua Road (County Route 8) at Sheldon Road on Canandaigua Road.
The earliest Friends Meeting House
West of Utica was built of logs near this spot by pioneers
1796
A frame structure 1804 was replaced 1876 by the present building.
A larger meeting house built opposite this site accommodated the yearly . . . — — Map (db m157455) HM
On Boughton Hill Road (County Route 41) just west of Rochester Road ( Route 332), on the right when traveling west.
Home and framed barns built 1793 by Isaac Hathaway, a Revolutionary War veteran, and first town clerk. Site of stage and trolley stop. — — Map (db m284214) HM
On Hathaway Drive (County Route 41), on the right when traveling west.
Home and framed barns built
1793 by Isaac Hathaway, a
Revolutionary War Veteran,
and first Town Clerk. Site
of stage and trolley stop. — — Map (db m284216) HM
On Boughton Hill Road (County Route 41) 0.1 miles west of New Michigan Road, on the right when traveling east.
Lapham Home
Elbridge Lapham born 1814
in Farmington New York
appointed U.S. Senator from
NYS served 1881 to 1885
succeeding Roscoe Conkling. — — Map (db m125533) HM
On Sheldon Road, on the left when traveling south.
1801-1885. Escaped slavery
in Maryland and settled in
Farmington in ca. 1850 where
he lived as a freeman with
his wife Harriet. Buried here. — — Map (db m284222) HM
On County Route 8 at Collett Road, on the left when traveling north on County Route 8.
Town Hall Site First Town Hall built near center of town in 1833. Highway shed built in 1852. Buildings torn down in 1966. Site became Town Park 1970. — — Map (db m125532) HM
On County Road 8, on the right when traveling south.
On February 25, 1900, Smith
family carriage struck here
by Lehigh Valley Railroad
passenger train. Two of seven
family members survived. — — Map (db m284232) HM
On Rowley Road at Piotssford-Victor Road ( Route 96), on the right when traveling west on Rowley Road.
Built by Simeon Parks April 1813, who cleared a large tract of land. Famous plank road went by here.
State Department of Education 1935 — — Map (db m90714) HM
Near Lake Street just east of U.S. 20, on the left when traveling east.
The Cayuga Seneca Canal opened in 1828 with the release of water from Seneca Lake. This Erie Canal connection Linked Geneva to the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ovean. — — Map (db m290058) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
At this point in 1828, water from Seneca Lake was first released into the newly constructed Cayuga-Seneca Canal, forming a navigable link to the Erie Canal. The waterway enabled commerce to flow between Seneca and the Hudson River and soon became an . . . — — Map (db m60113) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake St.
Known for its boats, the Fay & Bowen Engine Company built quality pleasure craft and marine and industrial engines near this site from 1904 to 1929. Fay & Bowen sold launches and runabouts worldwide that earned them the reputation - "None Better . . . — — Map (db m60111) HM
On West North Street near Pre Emption Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling east.
Site of the chief village of the Senecas from about 1750. Destroyed September 7, 1779, with its fields gardens orchards and 50-80 houses.
Col. John Butler's buildings at the mouth of Castle Creek were burned the same day. These had served as . . . — — Map (db m289616) HM
Former home of women's rights supporters Elizabeth Smith Miller & Anne Fitzhugh Miller. Established Geneva Political Equity Club In 1897. — — Map (db m185826) HM
