On East Quaker Street (U.S. 20A) at Brookins Green Drive, on the left when traveling east on East Quaker Street.
David Eddy, first settler of the Village of Orchard Park, arrived from Vermont and constructed his cabin on this site in the spring of 1804. Mr. Eddy built and operated the first tavern in the village located at the Four Corners. In 1812 he was . . . — — Map (db m80545) HM
Near Chestnut Ridge Road (New York State Route 277) 1 mile south of Newton Road.
Park and Area History. Chestnut Ridge Park is one of the original Erie County Parks, beginning its development back in the early 20th Century. Much of the park construction was handled through the WPA (Works Progress Administration) work force . . . — — Map (db m82396) HM
On South Buffalo Street (New York State Route 240) at East Quaker Street (U.S. 20A), on the right when traveling north on South Buffalo Street.
Dr. Willard B. Jolls, a beloved country doctor who gave of himself caring for the people and the community. Once his formal gardens- adjoining land was donated by Dr. Jolls for the municipal building. House an excellent example of Italianate . . . — — Map (db m80547) HM
Near Southwestern Boulevard (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles west of Countryside Lane.
In 1848, Johann Georg Michael, a stone mason, came from Fischborn, Baden, Germany, to establish a residence in East Hamburgh, New York. On his 80 acres, he grew fruit. In 1855, he married Caroline Reichert from Unterschefflenz, Baden, Germany. The . . . — — Map (db m82368) HM
On East Quaker Road (U.S. 20A) at Baker Road, on the left when traveling east on East Quaker Road.
Built in 1840 - replaced log cabin erected when property was acquired from Holland Land Company in 1804. The Baker family - prominent Quakers in this area - lived here for five generations. This home served as one last station of Underground Railway . . . — — Map (db m80830) HM
On South Buffalo Street (New York State Route 240) 0.1 miles south of East Quaker Street (U.S. 20A), on the left when traveling south.
Ambrose C. Johnson (1823-1894) and his wife Mary Abbey (1826-1901) of Hamburg came to Orchard Park about 1855. In 1858 Ambrose began a partnership with Charles Hewson, founding Johnson & Hewson's Dry Goods. The store, located immediately north on . . . — — Map (db m80749) HM
On East Quaker Street (U.S. 20A) 0.1 miles west of Freeman Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Quaker Meetinghouse, formally known as the "Meetinghouse of the Orchard Park Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of friends", is home to Erie County's oldest active congregation. Known as "Quakers" they brought with them their lifestyle, . . . — — Map (db m80772) HM
Near South Lincoln Avenue, 0.1 miles south of West Highland Avenue.
Erected in 1911 by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway through the generous efforts of wealthy Orchard Park philanthropist, Harry Yates. In 1971, the vacant depot and freight house were purchased by local resident developers, Mr. & . . . — — Map (db m80566) HM
On North Buffalo Road (New York State Route 240) at Webster Road, on the left when traveling north on North Buffalo Road.
The Webster Family were early settlers in this community. Erastus Webster served under Secretary of State Seward in the Cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln. He represented the U.S. Gov't during the transfer of the Confederate emissaries Mason and . . . — — Map (db m80546) HM
On Clark Street at Potter Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Clark Street.
Fairgrounds covered 4 acres in Potter's Grove, Town of East Hamburg (presently Orchard Park). The Fair was addressed by Horace Greely, Editor, New York Herald Tribune. Erected by the Orchard Park Historical Society and Village of Orchard . . . — — Map (db m80568) HM
On Chestnut Ridge Road (New York State Route 277) at Powers Road, on the left when traveling south on Chestnut Ridge Road.
Established at John Green's Tavern, April 8, 1814 and discontinued April 13, 1820. Mail arrived at this post office 3 times weekly. Settlers traveled miles to receive their mail here. — — Map (db m80795) HM
On South Buffalo Street (New York State Route 277) 0.2 miles south of West Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Orchard Park Railroad Depot - One Hundred Years (1912 - 2012)- preserved for the next century to enjoy. The Village of Orchard Park, incorporated in 1921, exists today as a result of the vision and planning of Harry Yates, a local businessman . . . — — Map (db m82371) HM
