Harbor Activity Timeline
2000
1982 First Harbor Day celebration. 1971 Last commercial fishing boat is sold. 1962 Lighthouse is re-lighted. 1960 Corps of Engineers builds Daniel Reed breakwall and pier. 1913 Trolley service ends. 1900 . . . — — Map (db m117525) HM
In honor of the Chautauqua County regiments that fought in the American Civil War
1861 1865
9th NY Volunteer Cavalry
49th NY Volunteer Infantry
72nd NY Volunteer Infantry
112th NY Volunteer Infantry
154th NY Volunteer Infantry . . . — — Map (db m305820) WM
These Concord grape vines bear the fruit which is the major source of grape juice and agricultural income along the shore of Lake Erie from near Cleveland, Ohio to near Buffalo, New York. In this area more than 100,000 tons of Concord grapes are . . . — — Map (db m305819) HM
Westfield, New York
Founded 1808
First Church in Chautauqua County
Called Chautauqua Church
Organized by Rev. John Lindsey
Met at cross roads
Part of Presbytery of Erie, Pennsylvania
Transferred to Presbytery of . . . — — Map (db m132189) HM
Waterways to the Interior
Rivers and lakes served as the superhighways of the 18th century. Many rivers and lakes in the Colony of New York either bordered New France (Canada), or connected the bordering water bodies to the . . . — — Map (db m201458) HM
World War I
Tansi Scime
Wayne G. Franklin
Daniel Hess
Salvadore Castrogiovanni
Joseph Militello
Philip Carling
Cecil A. Johnson
John W. Rogers
Ralph Pomeroy
World War II
William P. Jackway
Wayne Steinhoff . . . — — Map (db m132183) WM
The meeting of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln and his famous correspondent, twelve-year-old Grace Bedell took place on February 16, 1861, in Westfield at the train station. Prior to this, Grace had penned a letter to Lincoln suggesting that . . . — — Map (db m64706) HM
On February 16, 1861, President-elect
Abraham Lincoln traveled to Westfield. While here, he told the crowd that a local young lady had "advised me to let my whiskers grow, as it would improve my personal appearance."
Collected . . . — — Map (db m305829) HM
The Mack House built 1821 79 N. Portage · Westfield, N.Y. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m117526) HM
Built by Celoron in 1749 when
he explored and claimed this
region for France. Followed an
Indian Trail and crossed the
highway at this point in 1753. — — Map (db m57155) HM
Built by Celoron in 1749 when he
explored and claimed this region for
France, followed an Indian Trail and
crossed the highway at this point.
In 1753 it was rebuilt by the French
for military purposes — — Map (db m57171) HM
These Concord Grape Vines bear the fruit which is the major source of grape juice and agricultural income along the shore of Lake Erie from near Cleveland, Ohio to near Buffalo, New York. In this area more than 100,000 tons of concord grapes are . . . — — Map (db m96219) HM
Born Westfield 1891. Won Kentucky Derby 1909. Leading US Flat Jockey 1908-1909, US Steeplechase Rider 1917. Later a noted trainer. — — Map (db m262282) HM
This mural concept celebrates the unique identity, heritage, and natural beauty of the region, blending vibrant, nature-based imagery with historical and figurative elements to reflect the community's deep-rooted pride.
At each end of the . . . — — Map (db m305830) HM
