On West Main Street (New York State Route 39) 0.1 miles east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
When a railroad first came to downtown in 1882, its station was located in the frame building diagonally across the street, with its platform next to the tracks. The railroad later purchased this former home, made modifications, and added to the . . . — — Map (db m283811) HM
Near Church Street 0.1 miles north of West Main Street ( Route 39).
An important car on all freight trains during the early years of railroading was the "box car". These cars were used to carry any type of freight, either in cartons or in bulk. Today, most box cars have been replaced by trailer containers on flat . . . — — Map (db m86669) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 39) at Water Street ( Route 98), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
The earliest settlers had to travel a distance to reach a grist mill or a sawmill before the population was large enough for them to be available in Arcade. Since Clear Creek flows into Cattaraugus Creek a short distance west of here, the necessary . . . — — Map (db m258333) HM
Near Church Street 0.1 miles north of West Main Street ( Route 39).
This wooden side door caboose was acquired by the Arcade & Attica from the Susquehanna & New York Railroad. It was one of only three cabooses the railroad ever owned. It served as the conductor's office on trains until the mid 1960's. The side . . . — — Map (db m86673) HM
On West Main Street (New York State Route 39) 0.1 miles east of Church Street.
The fire of 1898 destroyed all of the wood-frame
commercial buildings east of the bank, but the three-story brick bank prevented the fire from spreading to the western portion of downtown.
This 1907 postcard featured the building at 285
Main . . . — — Map (db m283814) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 39) at Water Street ( Route 98), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Arcade's location in the valleys of two creeks led to its steady growth in the 19th century, particularly in the downtown area, where Clear Creek flows into Cattaraugus Creek. That growth and prosperity, however, led to flooding whenever heavy . . . — — Map (db m258335) HM
Near Church Street 0.1 miles north of West Main Street ( Route 39).
This engine was built by the General Electric Co. of Pennsylvania in 1941. It weighs 44 tons and produces 380 HP with 2 diesel engines. #110 was the first new piece of equipment ever purchased by the Arcade & Attica. It replaced the last steam . . . — — Map (db m86663) HM
On Main St at Church St, on the right when traveling west on Main St.
Organized July 24, 1813 by the Rev. John Spencer.
The first institution in Arcade, then called China.
First church building on this site, erected 1833-34.
Meeting place of first school of higher education 1839.
State Convention of Western . . . — — Map (db m176746) HM
