On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
Archaeological investigations at the First Niagara Bank at 500 Center Street in Lewiston, New York, yielded abundant information about how people utilized the site during historic and prehistoric times. Prehistoric artifacts recovered from the . . . — — Map (db m82110) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61).
Ravaged by fire on two separate occasions, Alumni Hall stands today as the second oldest building on campus. Construction began in 1874, but the building was not completed until 1888. All but its stately stone exterior was destroyed by fires in 1898 . . . — — Map (db m77277) HM
Near University Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Completed in 1992, Bailo Hall houses the admissions offices and interview rooms for prospective students. The two-story stone and brick building was built through the generosity of Rose Marie Bailo in memory of her husband, Joh Bailo, and her son, . . . — — Map (db m87770) HM
On Center Street at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
Erected in 1815 by Major Benjamin Barton. His earlier home destroyed in the burning of Lewiston by the British. The hill top was the site of a U.S. artillery battery in the Battle of Queenston, the first conflict on the Niagara Frontier in the War . . . — — Map (db m82238) HM
Near South 4th Street, 0.8 miles south of Tuscarora Street.
Bridge Ruins Second Lewiston-Queenston bridge, 1899-1962, carried seasonal tourist trolleys across gorge, forming the Great Gorge Belt Line. — — Map (db m154543) HM
On Lower River Road (New York State Route 18F) south of Pletcher Road, on the left when traveling north.
British troops commanded by
Col. Murray landed December 19,
1813 on shore of river - marched
north - captured Fort Niagara
holding it until May 22, 1815. — — Map (db m67338) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.1 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61), on the right when traveling north.
Clet Hall (1862) The first building erected after purchase of the campus in 1856 was Clet Hall. it was build in 1862 to house Our Lady of Angels Seminary, the institution that was the forerunner of Niagara University. Clet has two wings, . . . — — Map (db m77245) HM
On Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) 4.5 miles east of Robert Moses Parkway/NY Route 104 Off Ramp (New York State Route 957A), on the left when traveling east.
Burial Ground of Early Settlers Hannah Mills 1811, Isaac Woolson 1820, 2nd Lt. John Farley 1822. Historic Preservation Commission, Town of Lewiston. — — Map (db m72999) HM
On Campus Drive at Varsity Drive, on the left when traveling east on Campus Drive.
Dunleavy Hall is named for its primary benefactors, Francis J. Dunleavy, Class of '41, and his wife Albina. The modern structure, distinctive in contrast to the stately 19th- and 20th-century buildings that dominate the campus, was built at a cost . . . — — Map (db m78638) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61).
British and French Compete for Alliances
Both the French and the British negotiated with American Indian tribes, either to gain their support or to convince them to remain neutral. In Canada, Algonquian tribes; the Ottawa, Huron, Abenaki, and . . . — — Map (db m77202) HM
On Campus Drive at Varsity Drive, on the left when traveling east on Campus Drive.
Throughout its history, Niagara has prepared its graduates in peace and war for service to America. From the Civil War to both World Wars and Vietnam, its men and women have served with distinction. This monument commemorates those who . . . — — Map (db m78858) WM
The British gained control of the region in 1759 and, in 1762, constructed a small post, Fort Demler, to protect the landing area. Initially garrisoned by a platoon of eight soldiers, the fort consisted of a small, two-room guardhouse and a 54' by . . . — — Map (db m66322) HM
On Center Street west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
A tribute to the enslaved who sought a new life of freedom in Canada and to the local volunteers who help them on their journey to cross the Niagara River.
Lewiston, New York
The underground railroad was a secret network . . . — — Map (db m66339) HM
It was here, along the Niagara River in the mid-1800s, that enslaved African Americans from the Southern United States first saw Canada, known as "the Promised Land" -- the place where they could live free forever. Local volunteers, led by Josiah . . . — — Map (db m66400) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) at Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61).
Originally named Our Lady of Angels Faculty House, the Gacioch Family Alumni and Admission Center is home to Niagara University's Offices of Advancement, Admissions, Alumni, and Public Relations/Marketing. The building originally opened in 1926, . . . — — Map (db m77247) HM
On River Road (New York State Route 18F) 0.2 miles north of Riverwalk Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Built 1849 by Reuben H. & Maria Barton Broughton. R.H. Broughton served as state assemblyman - 1837. Town Supervisor - 1856. In 1857, it was purchased by Silas Hopkins, first judge of Niagara County and was named Grand View. Grand View was . . . — — Map (db m82803) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
Built in the 1840's by Sherbourne Piper. Many prominent Lewiston families have resided here. Purchased by the Catholic parish in 1953 and renamed for Father Hennepin, a Catholic priest who accompanied LaSalle to this area in 1678. — — Map (db m82776) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Center Street.
This park is named after Father Louis Hennepin, a Belgian missionary who accompanied the French explorer Sieur de La Salle to this area in 1678. Hennepin, a Recollect priest, was not the first European to see Niagara Falls, but his colorful written . . . — — Map (db m82132) HM
On Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61), on the right when traveling north.
who at the age of 21, perished, whilst nobly endeavoring to stay the progress of the fire which consumed the seminary, Dec. 5, 1864. — — Map (db m77282) HM
Near Center Street (New York State Route 18F) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected in 1820 by Thomas and Catherine Kelsey. In 1825 Marquis De Lafayette spent the night in this inn and was reunited with Nicholas Cusick, a Tuscarora Chief, who was his scout during the Revolution and whom he credited with with saving his life. — — Map (db m82099) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) west of North 5th Street when traveling west.
June Tenth 1963
A peace plaque was established at the international boundary on the new Lewiston-Queenston Bridge by the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston, New York and the Stamford, Ontario Club. The plaque was unveiled by Richard H. Drake, left, . . . — — Map (db m82129) HM
On South 9th Street at Center Street (New York State Route 18F), on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street.
This cornerstone is all that remains of the first New York State chartered school in Niagara County. Students from both sides of the border attended this fine school from 1826 through the 1850's.
This monument placed by the Bicentennial . . . — — Map (db m75650) HM
This Hopewell-sytle burial mound dates to A.D. 160+80. Thousands of similar mounds are located in the Ohio River Valley where the Hopewell lived in small scattered settlements from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 500. The Hopewell mound builders were . . . — — Map (db m155423) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at Robert Moses Parkway/NY Route 104 Off Ramp (New York State Route 104), on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
In 1810, the few settlers of the village under the leadership of pioneers Bates Cooke and Benjamin Barton petitioned the state of New York to have this area changed from a public square to building lots for purposes of selling. Benjamin Barton was . . . — — Map (db m72506) HM
Lower Landing
Archeological District
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
The . . . — — Map (db m66332) HM
On Lewiston Road (Route 104) 0.1 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61), on the right when traveling north.
Lynch Hall (1927) One of the campus residence halls, this four-story structure was completed in 1927. It is named for the Rev. John J. Lynch, C.M. (1816-1888), the co-founder of this university. In 1856, Father Lynch and a colleague, Father . . . — — Map (db m77246) HM
Near South 4th Street, 0.4 miles south of Tuscarora Street.
During the summer of 1979, Gene Davis, one of Artpark's Major Project artists, created the original artwork Niagara 1979. Gene Davis said of his work in a 1981 interview, "'Abstraction' connotes there's some relationship to reality. . . . — — Map (db m178617) HM
On South 4th Street, 0.1 miles south of Tuscarora Street, on the left when traveling south.
Scovell Knoll is a rocky outcrop formed by an erosion-resistant bedrock cap that protected the area from the leveling effects of the glaciers during the end of the last ice age. The area has hydrologic features associated with fissures in the . . . — — Map (db m82247) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) 0.1 miles east of North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Joseph T. Hewitt, about 1840, as a series of stores. Later became known as Moss Hall. At one time housed a Waterfrount mission. Was the center of social activity, known as the Opera Hall, at the turn of the century. The west section was . . . — — Map (db m82096) HM
On Campus Drive, 0.1 miles east of Varsity Drive, on the right when traveling east.
O'Shea Hall (1967)One of the two largest residence halls on campus, O'Shea Hall was completed in 1967. The eight-story structure has a capacity of 400 students. Administrative offices are located in the basement and on the ground floor. It is . . . — — Map (db m78639) HM
On Portage Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of the rarest U.S. Army artillery pieces, this breech loading mortar, known as a "Bag Gun" was produced in 1901 at the Watervliet, NY, Arsenal. As of 2019, Watervliet is the oldest continuously active arsenal in the U.S., founded in 1813 to . . . — — Map (db m226744) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at N Eighth Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
This is the site of the once famous Hustler's tavern (no longer standing) where legend says the cocktail was invented. This popular establishment was one of Lewiston's original buildings and was the social hub of the community. The owners, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m73169) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61).
Commonly known as "Vinnie's," this four-story "Collegiate Gothic" structure is named for St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission. Originally called "The New Gymnasium," is was named St. Vincent's in 1909, some three years . . . — — Map (db m77280) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at South 9th Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
This tollhouse was part of the Lewiston-Queenston Suspension Bridge which spanned the Lower Niagara River at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment near today’s Artpark.
Historic Lewiston Bridge Linked U.S. with Canada
After the first . . . — — Map (db m189520) HM
On Center Street west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
On this day, Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer launched a U.S. attack on British Canada with an assault force of regulars and militia. Initially they were pinned down along the shore until Captain John Ellis Wool and his men scaled the heights . . . — — Map (db m57083) HM
On Center Street west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
From this point on October 13, 1812, U.S. troops launched an invasion of Queenston Heights, Canada in an attempt to seize Fort George and control the river.
The Battle was a disaster for the Americans, as they suffered heavy losses and ultimately . . . — — Map (db m57088) HM
On Plain Street at Niagara Street on Plain Street.
From the wreckage of the steamship Cibola which caught fire at the Lewiston dock on July 15, 1895.
Tragedy struck in 1895 when the Cibola caught fire at the Lewiston dock and in turn, burned the American Hotel to the ground. The fire started . . . — — Map (db m82152) HM
Originally, Seneca porters carried goods and boats up the Escarpment for the French and the british. In 1750, Swedish traveler Peter Kalm reported that 200 Seneca were employed in carrying on their backs packs of bear and deer skin and that he saw . . . — — Map (db m66328) HM
On Cayuga Street at South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Cayuga Street.
Organized and Presbyterian form of government adopted on January 20th, 1817, by Aaron and Lucy Childs, John and Elizabeth Robinson and Polly Huggins. Incorporated on June 12th, 1817, by Benjamin Barton, Aaron Childs, Erastus Park, Augustus Porter, . . . — — Map (db m82235) HM
Near South 4th Street, 0.2 miles south of Tuscarora Street.
Located at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, the ravine known as the Gully provided a naturally sheltered docking area where the Niagara River flows out of the steep and unnavigable Niagara Gorge. From this docking area, the Gully provided access . . . — — Map (db m94983) HM
Near South 4th Street, 0.2 miles south of Tuscarora Street.
This Hopewell-style burial mound dates to A.D. 160+80. Thousands of similar mounds are located in the Ohio River Valley where the Hopewell lived in small scattered settlements from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 500. The Hopewell mound builders were great . . . — — Map (db m94966) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Center Street.
Built in the 1820's by a lawyer named William Hotchkiss. The Long House, his home was the center of social activity after the War of 1812. The Short House was his law office. — — Map (db m82117) HM
For early travelers coming up the Niagara River on their way from Lake Ontario to the other Great Lakes, this area - known as the Lower Landing - marked the beginning of the Niagara Portage, the shortest and most accessible route around Niagara . . . — — Map (db m66302) HM
Louis Thomas de Joncaire, a French soldier captured and adopted by the Seneca until repatriated in 1694, played an important role for the French as an interpreter and trader. Joncaire and his sons are the French men most commonly associated with the . . . — — Map (db m66264) HM
On Varsity Drive, 0.1 miles north of University Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Foundation Day: November 21, 1856. Feast of the Presentation of Mary. Co-Founders: Most Reverend John Timon, C.M. First Bishop of Buffalo; and Reverend John J. Lynch, C.M. First President of SOLA, First Archbishop of Toronto. First Location: St. . . . — — Map (db m87903) HM
On Center Street (New York State Route 18F) at Portage Road, on the left when traveling west on Center Street.
In honor of the brave members of the Tuscarora Nation who defended and saved local residents during the war of 1812. On the morning of December 19, 1813, Lewiston was attacked by British forces and their Native allies from Canada. The British had . . . — — Map (db m231271) WM
On Portage Road at Center Street (New York State Route 18F), on the right when traveling south on Portage Road.
Path of Destruction. Early in the winter of 1813, British forces and their Native allies launched an all-out assault on the Niagara Frontier. About a dozen Lewiston residents were killed in the attack, and the British looted the buildings and . . . — — Map (db m80502) HM WM
On Cayuga Street at South 5th Street on Cayuga Street.
John Tryon was a Lewiston Abolitionist, elder of First Presbyterian Church and a conductor of the Underground Railroad. He helped countless runaway slaves attain their freedom across the Niagara River from a house known as "Tryon's Folly." This . . . — — Map (db m82181) HM
On Varsity Drive, 0.2 miles south of Power Vista Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Varsity Village (1939) Built to accommodate students who were then housed in St. Vincent's Hall, these six Tudor-style houses once stood on the bank of a small lake that existed on campus. For many years they were used exclusively by male senior . . . — — Map (db m78659) HM
Near South 4th Street, 0.2 miles south of Tuscarora Street.
This 172-acre park is situated below the Niagara Escarpment and the Niagara Gorge, and affords excellent views of the Niagara River and surrounding area. Artpark opened in 1974 as a seasonal outdoor cultural state park, the first in the country to . . . — — Map (db m94967) HM
