On Montezuma Street at William Street, on the left when traveling east on Montezuma Street.
The inclusion of the trolley, horse and buggy, and early automobile subtly reminds us that this was a very important time in history, the world was becoming modern, but the old way of life still was present. Amazingly, the art appreciator gets a . . . — — Map (db m270943) HM
On Church Street at Williams Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street.
On this site in 1838 was erected a building known until 1929 as "The Bank." Built by The Bank of Lyons, it was occupied by: The Sisson Bank 1846 D. Chapman & Co. 1850 Charles Demmon, banker 1861 Gavitt & Murdock 1866 Saxon B. Gavitt, banker 1871 . . . — — Map (db m131904) HM
On Dry Dock Road south of New York State Route 31, on the left when traveling east.
Built by 1855. Later Operated
By Horace Wescott as Grocery
And Chandlery Supplying Boats
Passing Through Lock 56
AKA Poorhouse Lock.
— — Map (db m271551) HM
On Forgham Street (New York State Route 31) west of Geneva Street ( Route 14), on the right when traveling west.
Located on Santelli Lumber Company the mural is seen by going through the McDonald’s drive through. The mural was painted in 1990 by Andy Miller, sponsored by E.R.I.E. (Erie Restoration Interests Everyone) with a grant from the Wayne County Council . . . — — Map (db m270918) HM
On Montezuma Street at William Street, on the left when traveling west on Montezuma Street.
This mural portrays the 1936 American LaFrance pumper, in its bay at the Steamer Hose Co. No. 2 firehouse, a division of the Lyons Fire Department.
Once located on the southwest corner of Broad Street and Water Street, Steamer Hose Co. No. 2 . . . — — Map (db m255807)
On William Street just south of Canal Street, on the left when traveling south.
The former plain facade of Dobbins Drug Store and The Olde Pharmacy Gift Shop is now Generations. Impressed by Corky and Chips' unique artistic techniques and abilities, pharmacist Sean Dobbins commissioned them to create a permanent tribute to his . . . — — Map (db m296450) HM
On Peters Road (New York State Route 31) west of Gansz Road, on the right when traveling west.
Lock Berlin was first settled in 1805 by Solomon Ford with his purchase of one hundred acres of land, mainly south of the soon to be proposed canal. In 1812 James Showers, John and McQuilter Parish, and John Acker further settled the area with . . . — — Map (db m284372) HM
On Leach Road 0.1 miles south of Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 55, Lyons, New York
H.G. Hotchkiss Peppermint Company
Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Rail Road
Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal, Wayne County, New York
Enlarged Erie Canal (1840-1905) Lock E-55, located just east . . . — — Map (db m117683) HM
The Erie Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats of its time.
Under the leadership of Governor DeWitt Clinton construction began July 4th
1817 on the 363 mile canal and was completed in 1825. The canal, known as
Clinton's Ditch, . . . — — Map (db m278756) HM
On Butternut Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Butternut Street.
First School A log school house was built on this site before 1808. Brick structure replacing it was used as a Catholic Church. — — Map (db m117687) HM
G. Winston Dobbins Memorial Park and Mural Winston's Dream Dedicated June 14, 2007 This site is more than a landmark in history. It is a community victory! In April of 2006 discarded furniture, old tires, scrap metal, and assorted rubbish filled . . . — — Map (db m117673) HM
On William Street just south of Canal Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dr. Randy Mitchell, an intense local history supporter, was impressed by the work that artists Corky Goss and Chip Miller were completing across the street, so he commissioned them to transform the alley-way wall of his dental office. As expected . . . — — Map (db m296481) HM
Near Montezuma Street at Geneva Street ( Route 14), on the left when traveling west.
Air Force Gratefully dedicated to the lasting memory of all the men and women of the village and town of Lyons who have served honorably in the armed forces of the United States of America in peace and war. Army Navy POW ★ MIA You are . . . — — Map (db m270848) WM
On Water Street at Leach Road, on the left when traveling west on Water Street.
The H. G. Hotchkiss
Essential Oil
Company
Established 1839
Has Been Placed On The
National
Register Of
Historic Places
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
June 1988 — — Map (db m270940) HM
On Leach Road at Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Leach Road.
H.G. Hotchkiss Essential Oil Co. began on this site 1841. Awarded international medals making Lyons one of the world's largest producers of peppermint oil. — — Map (db m117669) HM
On Water Street at Leach Road, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
H.G. Hotchkiss Peppermint Mural
Artist: Dawn Jordan July 2009 Mural #7
In this mural Dawn Jordan depicts the "essence” of the business operations which
at one time produced the world famous Hotchkiss Peppermint Oil. Included . . . — — Map (db m117671) HM
Hotchkiss Essential Oils
Essential Oil- an oil is essential in that it carries a distinctive scent or essence of a
plant
PEPPERMINT - a hybrid plant which is a cross between watermint and spearmint used to
make oil: sometimes regarded as . . . — — Map (db m117678) HM
World War I
Rudolph Cataldi
Bert Collins
Robert Guenthner
Irving Martin Elmer Pflug
Frank Schlieman Edward Walsh
World War II
Marl Blanch
Michael Cassavino
William Hess
Loius Justino
Albert Kline
Norman Lanscaster . . . — — Map (db m132027) WM
On Old Lyons Road - Empire State Trail at Gansz Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Lyons Road - Empire State Trail.
The mural to the left depicts Dipper Dredge No. 3, the tug Dewitt Clinton, and a barge. The mural focuses on the dedicated workers who manned her. Construction on the dredge was completed in 1929 and included some recycled components dating back to . . . — — Map (db m274483) HM
On Geneva Street (New York State Route 14) at Montezuma Street, on the left when traveling north on Geneva Street.
It is 1880 and you are riding on a packet boat through Lyons, New York; as you pass and through Lock 55 the air is thick with the smell of peppermint oil having just been loaded for shipment by the Hotchkiss Building. Your packet boat just turned . . . — — Map (db m246034) HM
On Pleasant Valley Road 0.1 miles south of Jackson School Road, on the left when traveling south.
Jackson School. One room cobblestone school house opened in 1831 for School Dist. No.6 Towns of Lyons & Arcadia. Closed 1947. Sold 1959 to private owners. — — Map (db m117713) HM
In May 1789, Nicholas and William Stansell and John Featherly, their wives and children, coming from the Mohawk Valley by water, piloted by Hendrick Wemple pioneer Indian trader, debarked and tied their bateaux to an Elm tree which stood on the . . . — — Map (db m270910) HM
The Lyons Drydock
Thee Lyons drydock, located just west of the village
was the last drydock built on the New York State
Canal System after nearly a century of improvements.
Drydocks like the one at Lyons were needed so that canal
boats . . . — — Map (db m117654) HM
On Butternut Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Butternut Street.
From 1856 to 1960, 21 Butternut S. was home to the Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's office and residence. While in use, this jail housed many notable criminals, including infamous train robber Oliver Curtis Perry, bank robber “Big Ed” Kelly, and . . . — — Map (db m296415) HM
On Water Street at Butternut Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
Naming of Lyons About 1795 near this spot the river-view resembling that of Lyons, France, led Charles Williamson to rename "The Forks" settlement - Lyons. — — Map (db m117635) HM
Near Leach Road south of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
New York State
Barge Canal
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Completed in 1918, the canal system's four branches . . . — — Map (db m159080) HM
On Broad Street at Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
( north side )
The First Presbyterian Church of Lyons was organized Oct. 23, 1809 by 12 men and 10 women. Reverend Francis Pomeroy became the first installed pastor on June 29, 1814 and served to Feb. 1, 1825.
Francis Pomeroy was . . . — — Map (db m271063) HM
Near Dry Dock Road south of Route 31, on the left when traveling east.
The Old Lock Home
By Nora Ellena (Westcott) Studer
In the valley the Erie Waters passed lazily through,
But their extremities were soon lost from view,
Their waters were dotted with boats here and there,
Going to . . . — — Map (db m271622) HM
On Broad Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
Former home of Lyman Sherwood. 1828-1901. Lyons Musical Academy founder and Myron C. Taylor. 1874-1959. U.S. Steel CEO & FDR's envoy to Vatican. — — Map (db m236315) HM
On Geneva Street (New York State Route 144), on the right when traveling north.
Here convened first session of Genesee Conference Methodist Church July 20, 1810. Bishop Francis Asbury presided. Bishop William McKendree was present. 68 ministers appointed to circuits. — — Map (db m131887) HM
Near Leach Road south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
One of the features of the 2016 Global Mural Conference was the 12x16 mosaic mural painted on Evolon. This mural has 728 six-inch squares, painted by art students from elementary and college students across NY State. This mosaic mural was organized . . . — — Map (db m270929) HM
On Montezuma Street at Geneva Street ( Route 14), on the left when traveling east on Montezuma Street.
Opened 1922 by Rochester &
Syracuse Railroad. Electric
Trolley Carried Passengers and
Freight from here to Rochester
and Syracuse. Closed 1931.
— — Map (db m255823) HM
On Church Street at William Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Street.
350 men of the 111th New York Infantry rose early on the morning of July 2, 1863 to a meager breakfast of crackers, bacon and coffee before continuing their march toward Gettysburg. They waited in the fields south of town, eager to join the battle . . . — — Map (db m270986) HM WM
On Butternut Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Butternut Street. Reported permanently removed.
Wayne County Historical Society Museum of Wayne County History Since 1962, the Wayne County Historical Society has operated the Museum of Wayne County History, a 17 room exhibition space - formerly the Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's residence. . . . — — Map (db m117685) HM
