On Ten Broeck Street just north of Ten Broeck Place, on the left when traveling north.
Erected by General Abraham and Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Ten Broeck Erected 1798 Occupied by the Thomas Olcott Family 1848-1948 Given to the Albany County Historical Association in 1948 — — Map (db m139505) HM
On Ontario Street (Route 470) at Moose Lane, on the right when traveling east on Ontario Street.
First Power Mill
- for the -
Manufacture of Knit Fabrics
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Erected in 1843, By Egberts & Bailey
Inventors of the Power Knitting
Machine in 1832.
· · . . . — — Map (db m11350) HM
On Western Ave (U.S. 20) at Schoolcraft Street, on the right when traveling west on Western Ave.
Built Circa 1840
By John L. Schoolcraft
U.S. Congressman 1848-1852
Albany Banker and Whig Leader
Delegate to the 1860
National Convention
— — Map (db m65410) HM
Land leased From Patroon
c.1779. Original House Is
Stone. Wood Sections Added
Later. Occupied by The
Allen Family over 100 Years.
— — Map (db m97288) HM
Meneely Foundry
1826 - 1950 First Chime &
Carillon in U.S. Cast Here
Foremost Bell Maker
Patented Rotary Yoke And
Casting Procedures.
— — Map (db m40322) HM
On Action Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated October 6, 1997.
The Allen-Steinheim Museum was built between 1876 and 1890 by Alfred University's second president, Jonathan Allen. A natural history museum, the Gothic ediface was built from approximately 8,000 different specimens of . . . — — Map (db m75795) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 417) 0.1 miles south of Foreman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Early settler Eli Lesuer bought this property 1834. Elected 1st town assessor 1825, school commissioner 1834, and path master 1846. — — Map (db m88283) HM
On South Main Street at West Fassett, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
On this site, in 1832, Harmon & Marinda Van Buren built a log house that developed into a hotel, bar, courthouse, and town hall. The house was replaced by the Van Burens with a substantial hotel that was destroyed by fire in 1867. In 1871, Isaac W. . . . — — Map (db m170709) HM
Near Shore Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built between 1836 and 1842 as a country seat for Robert Bartow, descendant of Thomas Pell who established the Manor of Pelham here in 1654, this house is one of the finest examples of the late Federal style in the country. It was restored by the . . . — — Map (db m32032) HM
Near Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
Built by Frederick van Cortlandt MDCCXLVIII Placed in the custody of the Colonial Dames of the State of New York – MDCCXLVIII Opened by them as a public Museum MDCCCXCVII This large estate has been held continuously by the descendants of Jacobus . . . — — Map (db m237833) HM
Near Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
Van Cortlandt House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . — — Map (db m53823) HM
Near Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
This Revolutionary War landmark is the oldest house in the Bronx and became the first historic house museum in New York City. It is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City . . . — — Map (db m53830) HM
Near Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
Here in 1781, to deceive the British, General George Washington kept campfires burning in the area surrounding the house while he gained time for safe withdrawal of his troops across the Hudson River. The property on which this magnificent manor . . . — — Map (db m53824) HM
On Pine Street at Carroll Street, on the left when traveling west on Pine Street.
Alfred Dunk House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m198185) HM
On Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
Phelps Mansion Museum
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places 1973
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m92921) HM
On Salamanca-Sugartown Road (New York State Route 98) at Humphrey Road, on the right when traveling north on Salamanca-Sugartown Road.
Built ca 1856 at junction of Ellicottville-Great Valley Plank Road & road to Franklinville. Served as hotel, livery & post office — — Map (db m95789) HM
On U.S. 62, 0.1 miles north of Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south.
Leon Grange has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m133013) HM
Built 1881. Home of Frank & Fannie Bartlett, civic leaders and philanthropists. Served Co. Health Dept 1930-1989.
Became museum 1990. — — Map (db m182077) HM
On Genesee Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Genesee Street.
1836 Willard Mansion A family home based on the cornstarch fortune of Dr. Sylvester Willard, philanthropist and Secretary of the Auburn Theological Seminary — — Map (db m88041) HM
On South Street (New York State Route 34) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north on South Street.
Opened 1930- Henry Shepley, architect. Donated by Helen Osborne Storrow and Emily Osborne Harris in memory of their father, D.M. Osborne. — — Map (db m88391) HM
On South Street (New York State Route 34) at Grover Street, on the right when traveling south on South Street.
William H. Seward Born 1801 — Died 1872 Resided in This House 1824-1872 New York Governor, United States Senator, Secretary of State in Cabinets of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The leading figure in the purchase of . . . — — Map (db m88368) HM
On Route 90, 1 mile south of Aurelius Springport Town Line Road.
Considered one of the finest examples
of Palladian inspired Greek Revival Style
architecture in the Finger Lakes.
Restored and placed on the
National Historic Register by
Andres Casas and Terence Dewis in 2004.
Peter Yawger was a 19th c. NY . . . — — Map (db m145777) HM
On Lakeside Drive at Lenhart Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lakeside Drive.
Between 1871 and 1880 four separate hotels were constructed on Lakeside Drive: Felton House; Columbian Inn; Mason House; and the Hotel Lenhart. — — Map (db m97612) HM
Near Whitfield Avenue at Vincent Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Lewis Miller Cottage, Chautauqua Institution has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemmorating or . . . — — Map (db m117533) HM
Replacing the old wharf, the pier building stood three stories high, with ticket, baggage and dock offices in the first floor, shops and an observation veranda on the second floor, and dorms and classrooms on the third floor. This was the main . . . — — Map (db m117530) HM
This tower erected in 1911 by the contributions of many Chautauquans, is a memoral to Lewis Miller one of the founders of Chautauqua. In his honor, four additional bells and a new console have been added to the tower by members of the . . . — — Map (db m117531) HM
Near Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5).
Dunkirk Lighthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
By The United States Department of The Interior
Built 1875 — — Map (db m51904) HM
On Park Place at West Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling east on Park Place.
General Lafayette was entertained at a reception and dinner given in his honor June 4, 1825 in the Abell Inn which stood on this site. — — Map (db m132177) HM
On East 2nd Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on East 2nd Street.
"Allen's Opera House" 1881 Allen's Opera House 1898 Samuel's Opera House 1919 Shea's Opera House/Theater 1968 Little Theater of Jamestown — — Map (db m94863) HM
On East 4th Street, 0.1 miles west of Pine Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built 1875 - 1880 by Dr. J. Hamilton Thurston dentist and urban developer, these residential townhouses, among the first in western New York, transitioned intact to commercial enterprises. — — Map (db m172762) HM
On Chautauqua Avenue at East Terrace Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Chautauqua Avenue.
This historic Lakewood home, built in the "cottage" style in 1865 and was known as the "Aull Cottage". It was built for Major W.F. Aull who served in the Civil War. Major Aull's daughter Jennie met and eventually married Paul Arthor Sorg. They built . . . — — Map (db m105890) HM
On Chautauqua Avenue at West Summit Street, on the left when traveling north on Chautauqua Avenue.
The original building on the northwest corner of the Chautauqua Avenue and Summit Street intersection was one of the several small hotels that lined Chautauqua Avenue in the 1880s and 1890s. It operated under several names until the hotel business . . . — — Map (db m105766) HM
On West Terrace Avenue at Chautauqua Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Terrace Avenue.
First Kent House. The first of two hotels by this name was built in 1875 east of the Lakeview House. The present day Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club occupies a portion of the hotel site. Its 103 bedrooms providing accommodations for 500 guests . . . — — Map (db m105900) HM
On West Terrace Avenue at Chautauqua Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Terrace Avenue.
Lakeview House. Built in 1870, this was the first large resort hotel on the west side of Chautauqua Lake. It was first named the Cowing House and renamed the Lakeview House in 1874. The hotel had a 150 foot frontage along the lake and extended . . . — — Map (db m105898) HM
On West Summit Street at Owana Way, on the right when traveling west on West Summit Street.
This Dutch Colonial structure is a center for village government and community activities. It was built in 1915 to house the citizen-oriented Lakewood Hose Company dating from 1895. Automaker J. Ward Packard, a resident of the village, donated the . . . — — Map (db m105937) HM
On Chautauqua Avenue at Alta Way, on the right when traveling north on Chautauqua Avenue.
This historic building is the last of several small hotels built during Lakewood's resort era in the late 19th century. Economical for people who could not afford the luxury hotels. Also hired help from larger hotels would lodge here. Rooms on the . . . — — Map (db m105889) HM
On West Terrace Avenue at Chautauqua Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Terrace Avenue.
Mr, J. Ward Packard who invented the Packard Motor Car, came to Lakewood as a summer visitor in the late 1800's. He built this mansion as his permanent home in 1912. The interior decor of the 32 room house was adapted from European models. The front . . . — — Map (db m105893) HM
Near Church Street, 0.1 miles north of Park Street (County Route 18).
Log Dwelling Originally a French fort having no doors or windows and a log roof with entrance through a protected underground tunnel, this building was sold and used as a dwelling. At this time, doors, windows, floors and a roof were added. It is . . . — — Map (db m117541) HM
Near Park Street (County Route 18) at Church Street.
Peter Ripley Residence This home, the oldest frame building standing in Sherman, was moved approximately three city blocks. Furnishings depict life of an average settler's family about 1830. — — Map (db m117540) HM
On North Portage Road (New York State Route 394) 0.1 miles south of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On West Church Street (County Route 352) at Davis Street, on the right when traveling west on West Church Street.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1898 — — Map (db m242617) HM
On Park Place, 0.2 miles north of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built on East Hill 1874 Given to Elmira College in 1952. He wrote "Tom Sawyer", other novels in the study when summering in Elmira — — Map (db m43942) HM
Abolitionist Jervis Langdon
sold house to Daniel R. Pratt
in 1862. Once thought
destroyed, house was moved
here from E. Union St. ca. 1876. — — Map (db m127996) HM
On 7th Street west of College Avenue/Park Place, on the left when traveling west.
has been placed
on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior
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[Dedication]
Sarah·Wey·Tompkins·Hall
In memory of . . . — — Map (db m154372) HM
Erected in the early 19th century and continuously occupied by local attorneys from ca. 1830-1995. Attorneys included: General A.C Welch, H.H. Harrington, A.M. Morse, and James Honeywell — — Map (db m93452) HM
Site of Daniel Scribner's Home Built 1790 First house in 16th township. Large log building used as trading post and for town meetings. — — Map (db m93458) HM
On Court Street at West Park Place on Court Street.
First log cabin in Norwich was built on this site about 1790 by Colonel William Monroe "Drummer Boy of the Revolutionary War"
State Education
Department 1936 — — Map (db m92594) HM
On West State Street, on the left when traveling west.
Site Of home built by
Jonathan Baldwin in 1794.
Builder 1st School, Many
houses & 2nd river bridge.
moved west of P.O. in 1939.
Replaced by Co.
Bicentennial '82 — — Map (db m92733) HM
On City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling south on City Hall Place.
City Hall was built by John Russell
Pope, who later used its classical
lines to design the Jefferson
Memorial in Washington.
L hotel de ville fut construite
par John Russell Pope. Il reprit
ce style de lignes classiques
pour la . . . — — Map (db m115220) HM
On Pleasant Street (New York State Route 22B) 0.1 miles south of Felton Road (County Route 40), on the right when traveling south.
The founder of Dawson City, Yukon
Territory, during the Klondike
Gold Rush. Married Katherine "Kittie"
Mason and bought this home in 1897. — — Map (db m194594) HM
On Old Post Road, on the right when traveling south.
Architect Richard Upjohn’s renovations to Lindenwald in 1849-50 had a tremendous influence on the main house, originally built in 1797 by Judge Peter Van Ness. The red brick was painted yellow and brown and a four-and-a-half story Italianate tower . . . — — Map (db m37784) HM
On Old Post Road, on the right when traveling south.
Lindenwald seems quiet today, but when Martin Van Buren lived here there was a stream of family, friends and political colleagues constantly coming and going. There was also an ever-changing mix of agricultural and domestic employees. Some workers . . . — — Map (db m37828) HM
On New York State Route 9H, on the right when traveling south.
Over the years, Martin Van Buren enlarged his farm from 137 acres to 221 acres through three transactions. Throughout his ownership he relied on employees to perform the labor necessary to make Lindenwald’s acreage productive. In September of 1843 . . . — — Map (db m37835) HM
On Old Post Road, on the right when traveling south.
Van Buren’s 1839 purchase of the fine eighteenth-century house and farm he renamed “Lindenwald” represented his drastic rise from tavern-keeper’s son to prominent gentleman. While the fields and orchards of Lindenwald proved to be bountiful, Van . . . — — Map (db m37810) HM
On Old Post Road, on the right when traveling south.
You are standing along one of the few remaining unpaved stretches of the Old Post Road. In 1839 when Martin Van Buren bought this property, the Old Post Road was the main route on the east side of the Hudson River between Manhattan and Albany, the . . . — — Map (db m37746) HM
On Old Post Road, on the left when traveling south.
Welcome to Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. “Lindenwald” was the home and farm of the nation’s eighth president. Martin Van Buren’s life bridged the 80 years between the American War for Independence and the U.S. Civil War, the . . . — — Map (db m37743) HM
On Old Post Road (County Route 19) south of Church Road (County Route 10), on the right when traveling north.
This section of Town Hall was built by Walter Haynor Jr, on lands conveyed by Solon Smith and his wife Ellen on the 30th of April 1895. At a meeting in Walter Haynor’s house, building of the Town Hall was approved on the 19th of August 1895 at a . . . — — Map (db m136498) HM
