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Historical Markers and War Memorials in North Tonawanda, New York
Location of North Tonawanda, New York
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| | ( upper plaque )
RADM. David J. Nash CEC USN
Walked this path June 8th, 1996
to make the official dedication of
Island X-8's tribute to all Seabees
( lower plaque )
RADM. W. "Greg" shear Jr. CEC USN
Walked this path . . . — — Map (db m162373) WM |
| | My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he to-day that sheds his blood . . . — — Map (db m80286) WM |
| | Dedicated to the memory of those who made the greatest sacrifice in Vietnam [10 names] — — Map (db m80164) WM |
| | First Schoolhouse In 1837 on this site donated by James and John Sweeney, the first schoolhouse in N. Tonawanda was erected — — Map (db m80191) HM |
| | In 1872 the Armitage-Herschell Company established itself as an iron foundry in North Tonawanda. The Armitage-Herschell foundry forged iron farm equipment, storm sewer grates, and many other implements. Among the others, was the steam boiler which . . . — — Map (db m75520) HM |
| | The Conrad F. Kania Detachment
of the
Marine Corps League
Dedicated this Monument on
8 May 1999
In Honor of All Marines and FMF Corpsmen
Past, Present and Future, for
Their Service to the United States of America
The detachment is . . . — — Map (db m162392) WM |
| | In memory of beloved husband Joseph E. Darlak, SKIc, 30th Naval Construction Battalion, World War II. — — Map (db m80496) WM |
| | In Memory of Robert J. Clark
1945 - 2014
Dedicated his life to family, faith, and serving his country and community. North Tonawanda Alderman At Large, Purple Heart Recipient, Awarded a Bronze Star with Combat "V” and a Meritorious Service . . . — — Map (db m162388) WM |
| | In memory of Nancy Skrlin and her father, Stephan Butski, U.S.M.C., who gave his life on Iwo Jima W.W.II. S/S Bee made and donated by Skrlin Coating and Blasting, Ltd., Niagara Falls, NY [lower plaque] Island X-8 honors RADM James C. Doebler . . . — — Map (db m80497) WM |
| | Island X-8 NSVA Honors
James C. Doebler RAdm. (Ret.)
For his participation in the dedication of the Seabee Memorial June 8, 1996 when he arranged for RAdm. David J. Nash as main speaker and also at the bronze statue unveiling November 11, 2008 . . . — — Map (db m162378) HM WM |
| | In the late 19th century
this area was the largest
lumber port in the world — — Map (db m58914) HM |
| | On December 23, 1941, with the fall of the island garrison, the Japanese captured 1,603 men. 1,150 were civilian contractors employed by Morrison-Knudsen Co. they were part of the Contractors Pacific Naval Bases who were hired to build air, . . . — — Map (db m162384) HM |
| | In memory of
The 143 Seabees
Killed In Action in
Vietnam
08/06/1965 - 08/10/1971 — — Map (db m162386) WM |
| | Island X-8, Seabee Veterans of America, is
proud to honor the Seabees who paid the
ultimate sacrifice during World War II. They
paved the way to victory against the
Imperial Empire of Japan by island hopping
across the vast pacific to allow . . . — — Map (db m162382) WM |
| | North Tonawanda The home of the Civil War's most famous army scout Col. Lewis S. Payne 1819-1898 In grateful remembrance Company D, "Eagle" regiment N.Y. Volunteers, "Reactivated" — — Map (db m166334) WM |
| | Carousels and Rides Made Here
Over 3,000 hand-carved wooden carousels were made in this factory. Portable carousels were set up at carnivals around the country and stationary units were the main attraction at many early 1900s resorts. Many . . . — — Map (db m75522) HM |
| | Proud tribute is here paid to the citizens of North Tonawanda who answered the call to the colors in World War II. Roll of Honor. [6 panels of names left, 6 panels of names right, one supplemental plaque of names right] [center panel]: Killed in . . . — — Map (db m80166) WM |
| | Raymond P. Klimek
Veterans Park
As renamed by a resolution passed by the
Common Council on August 4, 2009 and
Rededicated on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2009
Mayor
Honorable Lawrence V. Soos
Common Council President
Catherine G. . . . — — Map (db m162372) WM |
| | North Tonawanda's Sons They gave their all in the World War. 1917-1917 —— [37 names] — — Map (db m80194) WM |
| | This Cemetery was founded on Feb 12, 1868 as the Col. John Sweeney Rural Cemetery Association. Many graves are from the Tonawanda Burying Grounds formerly located along the Niagara River south of Tonawanda Creek. In 1921, the cemetery was . . . — — Map (db m80189) HM |
| | The "Highspeed Line" was officially opened June 9, 1918. For a long time it was the fastest mode of transportation between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The travel time between the foot of Main Street in Buffalo and the foot of Falls Street in Niagara . . . — — Map (db m80285) HM |
| | A tribute to all Seabees, past - present - future. Built by the members of N.S.V.A. Island X-8 of the Niagara Frontier, Tonawanda, NY. CMA3 Marvin Glen Shields, NCB Team 1104. Citation: For action on 10 June 1965 at Dong Xoai, Vietnam, the . . . — — Map (db m80495) WM |
| | The Origin of the SEABEES Insignia & Name
by Frank J. Lafrate Originator
Early in January of 1942, while working as a plan file clerk at the Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, Rhode Island, Civilian and Naval engineers would come in . . . — — Map (db m162374) HM |
| | United States Marines Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, born 10 November 1981 - died 22 April 2004. Awarded the Medal of Honor. United States Marine Corps. Mobile Bay, Alabama, August 5, 1864. Semper Fidelis. Cpl. Willard M. Smith. Medal of Honor Recipient. . . . — — Map (db m80304) WM |
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