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
On East Castle Street at Exchange Street ( Route 14), on the left when traveling west on East Castle Street.
The Dove Block was designed by
Rochester architect Andrew Jackson Warner.
William G. Dove, Geneva contractor and
businessman, commissioned and opened the
commercial block in 1878. It was operated by
his son, Paul Dove, until 1978. The . . . — — Map (db m272416) 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
Near Lake Front Drive/Waterloo-Geneva Rd. (U.S. 20) 0.5 miles north of Lake St.
Elizabeth Blackwell, a pioneer of modern, preventative medicine and the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree, graduated at the top of her class from the Medical Institute of Geneva College in 1849. Three years later, in 1852 . . . — — Map (db m60099) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
The deepest of the eleven Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake measures 36 miles long, an average of three miles wide, and 618 feet deep at the deepest point. Because of its depth, the lake has frozen completely only four times since this region was . . . — — Map (db m60124) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
At least 15 steamboats were built between 1828 and 1906 to run on Seneca Lake. The Lake's first steamboat, the Seneca Chief made its maiden voyage the length of the lake and back on July 3, 1828. Operated by Geneva Merchants, John B. and Robert . . . — — Map (db m60126) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
The first railroad appeared in Geneva in 1841. By the 1870's, railroads ran in all directions from Geneva. Over the years, the rail system expanded to include industrial and passenger service. Today the rail system is still used to bring raw . . . — — Map (db m60123) HM
On Lake Front Drive/Waterloo-Geneva Rd. (U.S. 20) 0.2 miles west of Park Road.
The Willows along Seneca Lake date back to the 1890's. Additional trees were planted by the Winnek Post 396 of the American Legion after World War I to honor the lives lost in that war.
The original Route 5 & 20 ran just a few feet from these trees . . . — — Map (db m60102) HM
On Pre Emption Road (County Road 6) 0.4 miles south of U.S. 20, on the right when traveling south.
Est. boundary between NY and MA land claims after 1786 Treaty of Hartford allowing purchase of what became Ontario County, NY. 1788 survey was incorrect. New survey in 1796 moved the line and included Geneva in Ontario County. — — Map (db m313418) HM
On New York State Route 14 at Kashong Point Road, on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 14.
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 m68624) HM WM
On Memorial Day Place north of Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north.
In honor of the men and women who served
at the Sampson Naval Training Station,
Route 96A, Sampson, New York
during its operation from 1942 to 1946
Dedicated this 10th day of September 1988
by the Waterloo VFW Post #6433.
Anchor . . . — — Map (db m104734) WM
On Seneca Street (New York State Route 14) west of Linden Street, on the right when traveling west.
Geneva Historical Society
Building of Architectural Merit
Historic Building
Preservation Award
1995
Ontario County
Historical Society — — Map (db m104720) HM
On Seneca Street (New York State Route 14) at S Main Street ( Route 14), on the right when traveling west on Seneca Street.
Smith's Opera House
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1979
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m314511) HM
On Castle Street (New York State Route 14) at Bradford Street, on the right when traveling west on Castle Street.
The boat was built in 1883 by
Alonzo and Benjamin Springstead.
The Seneca was once the fastest ship on the lake.
It plied the waters of Seneca Lake until 1908.
[Donors not transcribed]
The Mural
Produced by the Finger Lakes . . . — — Map (db m104719) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Erected to the memory of
Geneva Patriots who served
our nation in her wars
that freedom might remain
our most cherished heritage
Dedicated May 30 1939
Jean McKay
sculptress
Thomas Lyon White . . . — — Map (db m104992) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Honoring those who
gave their lives
in World War II
1941 - 1945
[Roll of Honored Dead]
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Dedicated to
all who served . . . — — Map (db m104947) WM
