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Historical Markers and War Memorials in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda, New York and Vicinity
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| Near River Road (New York State Route 265) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429). |
| | 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 |
| On Payne Avenue 0.1 miles south of Thompson Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Dedicated to the memory of those who made the greatest sacrifice in Vietnam [10 names] — — Map (db m80164) WM |
| On Main Street (New York State Route 384) at Tremont Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near Thompson Street at Vandervoort Street. |
| | 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 |
| On River Road (New York State Route 266) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429), on the left when traveling north. |
| | In memory of beloved husband Joseph E. Darlak, SKIc, 30th Naval Construction Battalion, World War II. — — Map (db m80496) WM |
| On River Road (New York State Route 266) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429), on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Sweeney Street at Webster Street, on the right when traveling east on Sweeney Street. |
| | In the late 19th century
this area was the largest
lumber port in the world — — Map (db m58914) HM |
| On Main Street (New York State Route 384) at Webster Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. |
| | 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 m80190) WM |
| On Thompson Street at Vandervoort Street, on the left when traveling east on Thompson Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Payne Avenue 0.1 miles south of Thompson Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Webster Street at Sweeney Street, on the right when traveling south on Webster Street. |
| | North Tonawanda's Sons They gave their all in the World War. 1917-1917 •—•—• [37 names] — — Map (db m80194) WM |
| On Payne Avenue 0.1 miles south of Thompson Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near River Road (New York State Route 265) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429). |
| | 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 |
| On River Road (New York State Route 266) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429), on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On River Road (New York State Route 265) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429), on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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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