Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fairport, New York
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On South Main Street (New York State Route 250) 0.1 miles north of Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Old" South Main Street Yields to Urban Renewal Commercial block changes from necessities to niceities. South Main Street circa 1915. South Main Street circa 1950. South Main Street circa 1970. Nineteenth century commercial buildings . . . — — Map (db m115447) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 250) 0.1 miles north of Hulbert Road, on the right when traveling south.
Abner Wight Home Built by Abner Wight 1794 moved here from Wight farm across road. First white child to survive born here. Later home of Col. Howard. — — Map (db m115341) HM
On N Main Street at Whitney Road, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
1823-1872. Lived here by 1858 with wife Minerva, 1829-1902. Est. D.B. Deland & Co. and Fairport Chemical Works. Sold products nationwide. — — Map (db m231721) HM
On East Church Street (New York State Route 31F) 0 miles east of South Main Street (New York State Route 250), on the right when traveling east.
Erected at Fullamtown 1822 by Elisha Fullan. Housed 1st Perinton Post Office. Moved here 1850. Site if the 1st Fairport Library. — — Map (db m57769) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 250) 0.1 miles north of Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling north.
Fairport Village Hall The timeless sentinel of South Main Street. Fairport Municipal Building circa 1908. Fairport Municipal Building circa 1933. The Village Hall, or Municipal Building, was built in 1906 as Perinton's Town Hall at a . . . — — Map (db m115454) HM
Has been designated a
National Natural Landmark
This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment — — Map (db m57738) HM
The Erie Canal was the most important of America’s inland waterways. It facilitated the opening of the American frontier and provided a route west for tens of thousands of settlers and immigrants. Villages, towns, and cities were born along its . . . — — Map (db m65107) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 250 at milepost 4.6) at Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
The 20th Century Comes to South Main Street. A neighborhood changes with the times. Pure Oil gas station circa 1960. Hupp Motors circa 1930. Schine's Temple Theater circa 1927. Dr. Tubbs' house and office circa 1910. Church Motors circa 1953. . . . — — Map (db m115448) HM
On East Church Street (New York State Route 31F) at South Main Street (New York State Route 250), on the right when traveling west on East Church Street.
The DeLand Family Develops Fairport's Four Corners. The Green Lantern Inn, originally known as the DeLand Mansion, was built in 1876 by Henry DeLand, a local industrialist, for his family. In 1876, Fairport industrialist Henry DeLand built a . . . — — Map (db m115446) HM
On West Church Street (New York State Route 31F) at Potter Place, on the left when traveling west on West Church Street.
The Potter Property From Private Estate to public amenity. Fred Potter. Spencer Philbrick's original Italianate mansion. Fred Potter and his chauffeur on West Church Street. The Potter Mansion. In 1858, Spencer Philbrick constructed a . . . — — Map (db m115456) HM
On West Church Street (New York State Route 31F) at Potter Place, on the left when traveling west on West Church Street.
This memorial in honor of the men and women of this community who answered their country's call. Dedicated in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. — — Map (db m115455) WM
