Historical Markers and War Memorials in Irondequoit, New York
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We couldn't bear to paint out this c. 1920 sign uncovered when we removed the station's ceiling. You can barely make out the words, "Pay As You Leave" hand-painted on the beam overhead. The pay booth was located right in the platform! — — Map (db m178340) HM
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Jack Rabbit at Seabreeze Amusement Park as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. Jack Rabbit was created by John A. Miller . . . — — Map (db m191967) HM
Bivouac For two days, July 2nd and 3rd, 1759, a force of 3,000 soldiers under the command of Brigidier General John Prideaux camped here. The army was advancing along the lake on a campaign from Oswego to Four Mile Creek, near Fort Niagara. . . . — — Map (db m90266) HM
Fort Des Sables A French trading post built by Joncaire near this site in 1717 as a Seneca link to New France. Aroused British ire. — — Map (db m90157) HM
Live acts on the Front Lawn have entertained thousands over the past century. To name just a few: lion & tiger tamers, flying trapeze acts, high diving shows (including horses!), Freddy's Funny Ford, alligator wrestling, song & dance shows, . . . — — Map (db m86458) HM
Before autos became the primary means of travel, today's south parking lot featreud some popular attractions. Danceland was home to big-name swing bands playing for your dancing pleasure (interior shot insert). The original Dodgem (aka Bumper Cars) . . . — — Map (db m86529) HM
This photo shows the earliest version of the 1920 Jack Rabbit coaster and its loading station - which burned in 1923. The station has been modified over the years (see the 1950's inset with banners and ticket booth) and the ride has been rebuilt . . . — — Map (db m86539) HM
The "pole construction" building, now the park office, is shown here in its original location on Culver Road. The building originally served as a pavillion at the end of the trolley line. Later it was enclosed, became a restaurant and then a gift . . . — — Map (db m86543) HM
The merry-go-round is the centerpiece of the park's colorful history. It was in 1904 that George Long Sr. brought his 12-year-old son George Jr. (inset) and the family to operate a carousel concession. This was one of several rides built and run by . . . — — Map (db m86550) HM
In the Fifties, this area featured rides like Boats and Turtles, which later movd to today's Kiddie City. The original Goofy House was first a dark walk-thru, and later had a rotating barrel, 2-story slide, moving stairs, and tilted room - plus the . . . — — Map (db m86554) HM
Several kiddie rides were located under a porch roof on this spot in the 1950's, including the Horse & Buggy Ride (inset), A decade later, the Go Carts operated here - gas powered carts you'd drive around a track with wooden bumper rails. Soon the . . . — — Map (db m86555) HM
Today's home-grown Bobsleds ride began as the park's Junior Coaster, as shown here in the large picture. The early ride featured boxy cars (left inset) that rode on flat tracks on a simple two-level structure. But in the Sixties, park owner George . . . — — Map (db m86557) HM
Before the state of New York took the land for a new expressway in the 1950's (just completed in the large photo), the park's property ran all the way to the water's edge of Irondequoit Bay. In the early days, picnic groves were located where the . . . — — Map (db m178298) HM
During the park's earliest days, boats docked at the pier on Lake Ontario as guests made their northern approach to the park. Some concessions were right on the beach - people could rent a hotel room, grab a bite to eat, have something to drink and . . . — — Map (db m178300) HM
With this marker,
the Town of Irondequoit honors the Seneca People, whose ancient trails cross this land.
We honor
The Keepers of the Western Door
who hunted and fished, lived and planted food here.
To the People of the Great Hill, we . . . — — Map (db m63994) HM
Swayne's Corners Town of Irondequoit organized April 2, 1839 at his early crossroad settlement. Here later were Swayne's Hotel and, until 1957, Forest House. — — Map (db m90169) HM
A. The Jack Rabbit (1920). This classic wooden roller coaster was
designed by John A. Miller, one of the greatest coaster designers of the era. It
was constructed by Harry C. Baker in just eight weeks using a crew of 120
workmen. A local . . . — — Map (db m178341) HM
Edward F. Long and his family - the first generation of the family that now owns and operates Seabreeze - began building carousels in Philadelphia in 1876. They built eight major carousels, and the animals were carved in local shops primarily by the . . . — — Map (db m86412) HM
Take a walk through the park's colorful history of providing family fun for over 130 years. c. 1879, The Park Opens The park opens in 1879 as the final stop on the Rochester & Lake Ontario Railroad Company's steam train line, running . . . — — Map (db m86491) HM
Widely regarded as the first Black settler in Rochester. He owned land here and helped found a community, nearby, in the early 19th century. — — Map (db m243272) HM
Here stands one of the oldest pieces of earth known to man. The complex crystalline structure of this boulder shows that it is not a native of this region but is related to rocks in Canada far north of here. Thousands of years ago it was torn from . . . — — Map (db m90156) HM
Our Irondequoit melon was developed here on the Wm. Sutton farm. Its seed was first sold 1899. Very famous for its taste. Wiped out by blight 1940s. — — Map (db m90142) HM
Pioneer Home built about 1830 on Ridge Road just west of Culver, this sturdy New England "salt box" style home has been moved twice. — — Map (db m90153) HM
