1 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — "Santa Claus" —

Charles W. Howard 1896-1966 In 1937 he established here a world famous Santa Claus school, the first of its kind & 1953 Christmas Park Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa Claus — — Map (db m78150) HM

2 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — A Lasting Tribute —

A lasting tribute to the patriotism and courage of the men and women who served our country in Vietnam Orleans County veterans killed in action in Vietnam Albion Richard E. Engle, John J. Hornyak Clarendon Howard L. Bowen . . . — — Map (db m150389) WM

3 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Calamity Sept. 28, 1859 —

250 people & 5 horses gathered here on a wooden bridge to watch a tightrope walker cross the canal. It collapsed killing 15 people — — Map (db m78125) HM

4 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Childhood Home —

Childhood Home of Grace Bedell 1848 - 1936. In 1860 she wrote A. Lincoln suggesting he would look better with a beard. He responded & took her advice. — — Map (db m150387) HM

5 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Christ Episcopal Church —

Since 1844, erected in 1830 by Presbyterians, it is the oldest church building in Orleans County still being used for worship services. — — Map (db m65372) HM

6 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Erie Canal 1825 —

Main passage to the west Became NYS Barge Canal 1903 Newport (now Albion) grew at planned canal and Oak Orchard Road after 1821 — — Map (db m78122) HM

7 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Erie Canal Spurs Albion's Growth and Prosperity —

Breadbasket of the United States: The Erie Canal opened up the world to our region’s farmers. Agricultural products and raw materials were distributed to distant locations, beyond the reach of horse and buggy. Lower costs and decreased . . . — — Map (db m206656) HM

8 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — First United Methodist Church —

First United Methodist Church First Circuit Rider: 1816 Society Incorporated: 1830 Sunday School Begun: 1835 Lot Donated: 1831 - Present Edifice: 1860 - Rebuilt: 1914 "The best of all is God is with us." John Wesley — — Map (db m65375) HM

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9 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — George M. Pullman, 1831-97 —

Once a resident of Albion and later manufacturer of Pullman R.R. cars, built this church in 1894 to the memory of his parents. — — Map (db m65371) HM

10 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Historic Downtown Albion —

Architectural Features The Pratt building, at right, includes a third floor opera house. This site was built in 1882 and was the largest stage between Buffalo and Rochester. The Village Hall and firehouse on East Bank Street is an ornate . . . — — Map (db m179738) HM

11 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Hitching Posts — Historic Albion —

Hitching posts were the parking spaces of the pre-automobile era, and Albion and the 14411 zip code still has many of them, perhaps more of these historic relics from the horse-and-buggy era than anywhere else. We have about 40 of the hitching . . . — — Map (db m78067) HM

12 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Home of Sanford E. Church — 1815 - 1880 —

Lieut. Gov. 1850-52 Comptroller of State 1857 Chief Judge Ct. of Appeals 1867-80 — — Map (db m78156) HM

13 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — House of Refuge —

House of Refuge First buildings for a reformatory institution for women built on this 97 acre site in 1892 cost $62,000 capacity of 150 inmates — — Map (db m134139) HM

14 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — In Memory of the Men Who Fell —

In memory of the men who fell in defence of the Union. Orleans County, 1861 - 1865. — — Map (db m82040) WM

15 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — In Sacred Memory —

1941 1945 In sacred memory of our soldiers and sailors who made the supreme sacrifice Orleans County State of New York "Greater love than this no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends." John XV-13 May they rest in peace Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m65379) WM

16 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Irish, English, Italian and Polish Immigrants —

Irish, English, Italian and Polish Immigrants quarried Medina sandstone, a major industry in 1870-1930. Presbyterian Church and 175' spire show use in architecture. — — Map (db m65376) HM

17 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — John Cunneen 1848-1907 —

Irish Immigrant at age 12 Teacher, lawyer, publisher Active in Democrat politics Elected N.Y.S. Attorney Gen. Served one term 1903-04 — — Map (db m65378) HM

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18 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Journalist, Terry Anderson —

Journalist, Terry Anderson Grew up in this neighborhood during the 1950's. He was taken hostage in 1985 by Middle East terrorists and held prisoner 2545 days. — — Map (db m65370) HM

19 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — 29 — Lafayette's Tour —

Lafayette passed near this site as he traveled the canal overnight June 6-7, 1825 from Lockport to Rochester on his way back to Boston — — Map (db m206653) HM

20 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Log Cabin Site —

Log Cabin Site Albion's first settlers Mr. & Mrs. Wm. McAllister came here in 1811. He moved away after his wife's death in 1812 — — Map (db m150392) HM

21 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Mt. Albion Cemetery —

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m82055) HM

22 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Orleans County Courthouse —

Erected 1857-58 for $20,000 in the Greek Revival Style. Building Comm: Lyman Bates, Henry King, Charles Baker. Architect: Wm. V.N. Barlow — — Map (db m65373) HM

23 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Swan Library —

Swan Library William G. Swan Benefactor Chartered December 21, 1899 Opened March 17, 1900. Oldest Orleans Co. Library, former R.S. Burrows Mansion - 1851 Lillian Achillies 1st Librarian — — Map (db m65377) HM

24 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — The First Free Methodist —

Church in the denomination. Rev. Loren Stiles founded the congregation in 1859. Normal Revival in style it was dedicated May 18, 1860. — — Map (db m65374) HM

25 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — To the Memory of the Heroes —

Dedicated on May 30, 1950 To the memory of the heroes of the World Wars from the towns of Albion, Barre, Carlton and Gaines — — Map (db m150390) WM

26 ► New York, Orleans County, Albion — Union Cemetery —

This land, bought from Moses and Sarah Bacon in April 1835 served as a "burying ground" until Jan. 8, 1853 when the Cemetery Assoc. was formed. Lot 22 was for strangers. Last burial 1910 — — Map (db m78127) HM

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27 ► New York, Orleans County, Barre — Elisha Wright —

Elisha Wright Early pioneer of Barre built this house in 1831 Founder of West Barre M.E. Church, 1833. Assemblyman, 1843 Supervisor 1844. B. 1791 - D. 1875 — — Map (db m150365) HM

28 ► New York, Orleans County, Barre Center — Braggs Corners —

Solomon Bragg with son Nathan were first settlers west of Barre Center. Blazed forest trail to this place where they built a cabin in 1818 — — Map (db m42577) HM

29 ► New York, Orleans County, Barre Center — Indian Trail —

Branch of Grand Central Trail extending from Batavia to Lake Ontario Known by pioneers as the Oak Orchard Trail — — Map (db m42574) HM

30 ► New York, Orleans County, Barre Center — KUM BA YAH (Come By Here) —

Gravesite of Rev. Marvin V. Frey (1918-1992), composer of Kum Ba Yah; He is Lord; Peace Like a River; Isn't He Wonderful; Alleluia. — — Map (db m42576) HM

31 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — Cobblestone Wall Section — Cobblestone Construction Piece by Piece — Architecture of the Coast —

Cobblestones Cobblestone construction was born in this area. The example here is a composite of several materials and styles that can be seen within a short distance of this park. The word 'cobblestone' comes from the English word 'cob', . . . — — Map (db m90184) HM

32 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — Fishing Camp — A Prehistoric Destination — Maritime Heritage —

Fishing For Food, Not Fun! For more than 800 years the opposite bank was the scene of bustling spring and summer activity by Native Americans. Fish were netted from Oak Orchard River, and processed over firepits and drying racks. The fish prepared . . . — — Map (db m82703) HM

33 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — Fording Place —

Used first by Indians later by early pioneers The Oak Orchard Trail from Batavia to Ontario crossed the creek here — — Map (db m78302) HM

34 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — Johnson Creek —

On July 6, 1759 Sir William Johnson leading New York Provincial Troops encamped here enroute to Ft. Niagara during the French & Indian wars. — — Map (db m179909) HM

35 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — July 1813 —

British captain & troops vanquished from Oak Orchard -Marsh Creek due to settlers lead by widow Bathshua Brown 1755-1826 — — Map (db m78305) HM

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36 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — Kenyonville —

First church in town of Carlton, erected in 1833. First Methodist class was organized 1818 by Barber Kenyon with 50 members. — — Map (db m150360) HM

37 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — Sir William Johnson — Leader and Diplomat — The French and Indian War —

Land Manager Johnson arrived in the Colonies from Ireland to manage land in the Mohawk River valley near present-day Amsterdam, land granted to his uncle, Admiral Sir Peter Warren of the British Navy, in 1737. Superintendent of Indian Affairs . . . — — Map (db m90173) HM

38 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — 1837 Church —

First in Clarendon. Built of stone by Universalists on land given by Eldredge Farwell - first pioneer settler in town. — — Map (db m65925) HM

39 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Butterfield Cobblestone — Built 1849 —

This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m92534) HM

40 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Carl E. Akeley —

Carl E. Akeley Born here in 1864. Noted taxidermist, naturalist, inventor, sculptor, author. Died and buried in his beloved Africa in 1926. — — Map (db m92545) HM

41 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Clarendon Honors its Veterans —

Clarendon honors its veterans and those who gave their lives in the service of their country. In the glory of their youth we shall remember them. — — Map (db m92544) WM

42 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Cook Cemetery —

Cook Cemetery 1821 - 1911 Root Cemetery Notable Burials: Lemuel Cook (1759-1886): Veteran, American Revolution "Death, the opening door to heaven, the invisible gate, swinging noiselessly to allow many mortals to leave their burdens . . . — — Map (db m171619) HM

43 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Farwell's Mill —

Here Eldred Farwell, first white settler of town, built the first mills in Clarendon Saw Mill in 1811 Grist Mill in 1813 — — Map (db m65924) HM

44 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — 315 — Herbert Taylor —

Herbert Taylor Private, 140th NY Infantry died July 2, 1863 at Little Round Top during Battle of Gettysburg. Buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m133059) HM

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45 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Hillside Cemetery —

Hillside Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m134063) HM

46 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Lemuel Cook —

Lemuel Cook 10 Sept 1759 - 20 May 1866 2nd Regt Conn Light Dragoons Last living pensioner of the American Revolution and oldest patriot, buried here — — Map (db m133972) HM WM

47 ► New York, Orleans County, Clarendon — Robinson Cemetery — 1822-1941 —

Buried here are those whose labor, energy, spirit and love once lived in Clarendon. May they not be forgotten. Notable Burials: Chauncey Robinson (1792-1866): Veteran, War of 1812; Abolitionist William Lewis (1787-1826): First Sheriff of . . . — — Map (db m169943) HM

48 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — "The Brick Pond" — Brickyard —

J.A. Lafler opened a brickyard here in the 1850's. He produced drainage tile and bricks for local buildings. Pat'd a brick machine - 1863 — — Map (db m179180) HM

49 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — At Left: Cobblestone House / At Right: Cobblestone House —

[left side] Historic District At left: Cobblestone house built in 1842 with field or glaciated stones in the Gaines pattern also known as depressed hexagonal. Mason - John Simmons. [right side] Historic District At right: . . . — — Map (db m78241) HM

50 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Blacksmith Shop — 1921 - 1922 —

Built by Joseph H. Vagg and used by him until 1955. The last old time blacksmith to ply his trade in this locality. — — Map (db m179178) HM

51 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Burial Ground —

1st in Orleans County in which revolutionary soldiers John Anderson - David Bullard and many pioneers are buried First burial in 1812 — — Map (db m78218) HM

52 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Cobblestone Historic District —

Cobblestone Historic District Has Been Designated a National Historic Landmark This District Possesses National Significance In Commemorating the History of the United States of America 1993 National Park Service United States . . . — — Map (db m162356) HM

53 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Cobblestones — Birth of a Local Style — Architecture of the Coast —

Ingenious use of local materials gave rise to a home-grown Seaway Trail architectural style. Cobblestone construction was perfected by local masons between the opening of the Erie Canal and the Civil War. Local farmers had access to the . . . — — Map (db m78221) HM

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54 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Crossroads —

Crossroads - Oak Orchard Rd. Batavia to Oak Orchard Creek surveyed 1803 and Ontario Trail known as The Ridge. Rochester to Lewiston improved in 1814 — — Map (db m78217) HM

55 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Cyrus Witheral —

During the 1840's & 1850's local stone mason Cyrus Witheral built some of the most outstanding cobblestone homes found here in the town of Gaines. These lake stone landmarks including several along the historic Ridge Rd. in the herring bone pattern . . . — — Map (db m171620) HM

56 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Farmers Hall —

Former Kendall Town Hall erected in 1855, a Universalist church later used by German Lutherans. Moved here in 1978. — — Map (db m179169) HM

57 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — First Academy —

Between the Niagara and Genesee. Built in 1825. Incorporated in 1827 Admitted to the Regents of State of N. Y. in 1830 — — Map (db m78245) HM

58 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — First Church —

Built for public worship on Ridge Road between Niagara and Genesee Rivers north of Batavia Erected in 1824 — — Map (db m78244) HM

59 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Five Mile House —

Five Mile House Later known as Ball's Tavern. Built in 1816 by John Huff. Here the mail carriers between Canandaigua and Lewiston used to stop over night. — — Map (db m101136) HM

60 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Gaines Basin Schoolhouse —

1832 Gaines Basin Schoolhouse District #2 used until 1944 Made of field cobblestones Replaced a log cabin where Caroline Phipps taught — — Map (db m150363) HM

61 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Gaines District No.5 1849 School House —

Was used until 1952. Made of lake-washed stone it is one of over 900 cobblestone masonry buildings built in N.Y. State from 1825 to 1860. Marker in memoriam Elwood Lawrence, Teacher, 1951-52 — — Map (db m78242) HM

62 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Harness Shop —

Built in 1838 by Starr Chester, a cobbler, for a shoe shop. Remodeled in 1883 for other purposes. Moved here from Gaines, NY in 1987. — — Map (db m179173) HM

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63 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Home of John Proctor —

Historic Ridge Road Genesee to Niagara —————————— Home of John Proctor who on horse during a December night in 1813 warned the settlers along the Ridge Road from here to Clarkson of the . . . — — Map (db m171649) HM

64 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Home of Katherine Belle Rowley —

Home of Katherine Belle Rowley 1870-1936 Teacher, farmer, author of "The Historic Ridge," erected DAR historic markers 1st Orleans Co. Historian May 14, 1934 — — Map (db m92507) HM

65 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — In Recognition —

In recognition of all who have served — — Map (db m171621) WM

66 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — J.H. Vagg Blacksmith Shop / The Vagg House —

The first smithy stood here. It burned in 1921. Neighbors diverted the brook so the new shop could be farther away from the house. In memory of Rene Schasel 1947 - 2019. Joseph & Nellie Vagg moved here with son & dau. in 1909. In 1929 they . . . — — Map (db m179176) HM

67 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Josias Lamont —

1815 Josias Lamont purchased 140 acres from Holland Land Co. Cleared land and road from Ridge Rd. Struggled until 1824 opening of Erie Canal. 6 generation farm — — Map (db m171622) HM

68 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Masonic Lodge —

Masonic Lodge Gaines Chapter No.82 Royal Arch Masons Chartered February 5, 1824 — — Map (db m150361) HM

69 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Niagara to Genesee Historic Ridge Road —

"I sing of the great Ridge Road, Of the highway our children shall see That lies like a belt on Ontario's shore Carved out in wisdom of ages before For the races that yet are to be." TREK—DE WITT CLINTON—1810 "In the great work . . . — — Map (db m78216) HM

70 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Orleans County Alms House Cemetery —

Orleans County Alms House Cemetery The Orleans County Alms "Poor" House served the destitute, indigent, and infirmed of this community for over a century. For many, this cemetery became their final resting place, marked with either a simple stone . . . — — Map (db m179156) HM

71 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Pioneer Settler —

March 3, 1807 this land was chosen by the first settler in the town of Gaines, 8 on Ridge Rd in Orleans County, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert — — Map (db m78243) HM

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72 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — Print Shop —

Built by William Hedley circa 1875, for a lumber yard office in the Second Empire style. Moved here from Medina, NY in 1977. — — Map (db m179174) HM

73 ► New York, Orleans County, Gaines — The Lake Plain — Historic New York —

The Neutral Nation of Indians, an Iroquoian group affiliated with the Eries, were early inhabitants of this area. About 1650 they were conquered by the Senecas of the Five Nations Confederacy. French explorers and traders crossed this area and . . . — — Map (db m92499) HM

74 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — 1823 Canal Bed —

1823 Canal Bed Site of the only original loop of "Clinton's Ditch," still visible west of Rochester — — Map (db m92512) HM

75 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — Eastern Orleans Memorial Post 202 —

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76 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — First Norwegian Immigrants Landed in Holley, 1825 —

1. Fifty-two "Sloopers," the first group of Norwegian immigrants to North America, departed from Stavanger on July 4, 1825. Fifty-three arrived in New York City on October 9, a baby having been born en route. 2. Their 54 feet long slop, the . . . — — Map (db m92529) HM

77 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — Holley Railway Depot —

. . . — — Map (db m92511) HM

78 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — In Honor of All Veterans —

In honor of all veterans who served to insure freedom in our nation — — Map (db m92510) WM

79 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — In Memory of All Those Servicemen —

In memory of all those servicemen who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I World War II Korea Lebanon Grenada Panama Persian Gulf — — Map (db m92533) WM

80 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — Safe House / Brainard Home —

Safe House on underground railroad. Chauncey Robinson 1792 - 1866 Orleans County pioneer and abolitionist, sheltered escaped slaves at this site Brainard Home Built by Col. Ezra Brainard inventor of Brainard Truss Bridge, contractor on . . . — — Map (db m171628) HM

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81 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — State Street —

100 years ago, Italian immigrants first settled here. This was Holley's "Little Italy," a rich part of our American heritage. Dedicated October 12 1992 — — Map (db m65369) HM

82 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — The Holley Loop — The Canalway Trail —

The Holley Loop The unusually deep ravine formed by the east branch of the Sandy Creek presented a difficult engineering problem for the builders of the original Erie Canal in the early 1820s. Engineers decided to diverge from the canal's general . . . — — Map (db m92515) HM

83 ► New York, Orleans County, Holley — V.F.W. Post 202 Memorial —

V.F.W. Post 202 This memorial is dedicated on November 11th 2009 to those who died in the service of our country and to those who served and returned You will never be forgotten — — Map (db m134135) WM

84 ► New York, Orleans County, Kendall — First Settlers —

First Settlers Clark's Settlement Made by following families. Clark, Bates, Priest, Randall, Balcolm, Ross, Manley in this vicinity in 1812-1817 — — Map (db m90140) HM

85 ► New York, Orleans County, Kendall — In Memory of All the Men and Women From Kendall —

In memory of all the men and women from Kendall who served their contry in times of conflict and peace. We thank you. — — Map (db m90790) WM

86 ► New York, Orleans County, Kendall — Norway Colony —

Norway Colony Site of first Norwegian settlement in America, 1825. The "Sloopers" were the first immigrant group to travel on the completed Erie Canal. — — Map (db m90135) HM

87 ► New York, Orleans County, Kendall — Peerson Home —

On this site, Cleng Peerson agent for the first Norwegians in America who settled in Kendall in 1825, built log home, cellar wall remains — — Map (db m78636) HM

88 ► New York, Orleans County, Kendall — The Sloopers —

S/N The Sloopers First Norwegian Settlement in America in modern times Made by Cleng Peerson and 50 immigrants from the sloop "Restoration", 1825 — — Map (db m78635) HM

89 ► New York, Orleans County, Lyndonville — First Blacksmith —

Consider Peabody 1817 Became part of William Gray foundry torn down 1952 for park. Flaghorse collars were made nearby. — — Map (db m72131) HM

90 ► New York, Orleans County, Lyndonville — Lyndonville —

First Post Office opened 1846. Incorporated in 1903. Fire company organized in 1906. Public water line from Lake Ontario 1924. — — Map (db m72132) HM

91 ► New York, Orleans County, Lyndonville — Our Honored Dead —

Our Honored Dead World War I Ernest Harris Howard Houseman John Lyell Potter World War 2 Herbert Tanner Oliver McCanty Homer M. Pringle Harry G. Cooper Newell C. Breed George F. Staller Charles B. Squire Gordan MacMillan Elton H. . . . — — Map (db m108723) WM

92 ► New York, Orleans County, Lyndonville — Yates Pier —

275 ft. long built 1850 by Nathan Gilbert used to ship lumber & grain H.A. Botsford customs agent passenger ships & freighters docked — — Map (db m102987) HM

93 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — "The Big Apple" —

Jan 99 - Sculptor - Sep 00 Richard D Bannister This monumental apple was created to commemorate the contribution fruit growers have made to the economy of W.N.Y. — — Map (db m227700) HM

94 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — 1860 Home Of George Anthony/1872 Home of —

Side A 1824 - George Anthony - 1896 Capt. 17th Orleans Battery Duration of Civil War. Newspaperman Cousin Susan B. Kansas Governor 1877-79 Side B 1872 Home of 1836 - Henry A. Childs 1906 1868 ORleans Dist. Attorney . . . — — Map (db m72103) HM

95 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — Anthony C. Biernacki —

In memory of our member Anthony C. Biernacki S/Sgt., Co. F, 108th Inf., 27th Div. who died in the service of his country May 1, 1945 — — Map (db m227635) WM

96 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — Bent's Opera House - 1864 — Medina Downtown Historic District — Bent's Hall Restoration Project —

Built in 1864 by Don C. Bent and served as the social center of the village and surrounding area until the early 20th century. At that time the third floor opera house was abandoned. The second floor remained home to a fraternal organization until . . . — — Map (db m83218) HM

97 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — Boxwood Cemetery —

Boxwood Cemetery Established as Village of Medina Cemetery in 1850. Listed on National Historic Register 2015 as a representative of 19th and 20th century styles of cemeteries. — — Map (db m150364) HM

98 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — Burial Ground —

American Revolution soldiers John C. Ryan and Joseph A. Wyman are buried here along with many early pioneers of the Town of Shelby First burial was 1814. — — Map (db m65926) HM

99 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — Circus Pioneer —

Andrew Downey McFee 1863- 1930 Big three ring circus owner wintered animals at home here. Pioneered moving circus with trucks. — — Map (db m77869) HM

100 ► New York, Orleans County, Medina — D.A.A. Buck Home —

1840-1904 D.A.A. Buck Home Inventor of the Waterbury watch and builder of the smallest steam engine in the world. Invented Medina's first clock, the "Monitor". — — Map (db m77868) HM

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