Near State Street (New York State Route 5) at Park Place, on the right when traveling west.
[1] This plaque is a memorial to these Bloomfield veterans who lost their lives in Viet Nam. James Saxby, Joseph Williams, Douglas Silvernail. [3] This plaque is a memorial to these Bloomfield veterans who lost their lives in WWII. Raymond . . . — — Map (db m125971) WM
On South Avenue at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on South Avenue.
Erected 1837-38. Restoration started 1969. Dedicated 1974 in honor of Mrs. Frank H. Steele, town of East Bloomfield Historian and founder and organizer of the Historical Society, Town of East Bloomfield, 1966. Benefactor to this and other deserving . . . — — Map (db m125527) HM
On South Avenue at State Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling south on South Avenue.
East Bloomfield To the memory of her sons who died in defence of the Union 1861-5 Peninsula Richmond 85. Regt. N.Y. Vols. Co. B. Lieut. Amos Brunson Died. Bottoms Bridge, Va. May 24, 1862 Serg. John Buell Died. Andersonville, Ga. Sept. . . . — — Map (db m125793) WM
On Park Place, 0.1 miles south of State Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling south.
First Town Hall
Built c. 1841. Listed on
State & National Registers
of Historic Places through
the diligent work of
Ginny Schroeder
Town Historian 2006-2014 — — Map (db m125528) HM
On N Bloomfield Road (County Road 30) west of Brace Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ca. 1789. John Adams arrived with family & several others. Built 3 log homes near this site, in what later became town of East Bloomfield. — — Map (db m194889) HM
On Case Road, 0.2 miles south of Lee Road, on the right when traveling south.
Burning Springs Charted on earliest maps of North America after LaSalle's visit August 1669. Caused by escaping natural gas. Once a mystery to visitors. — — Map (db m125506) HM
On North Main Street (Route 332) at Ontario Street on North Main Street.
November 11
Canandaigua Pickering Treaty 1794 - 1994
Solemn agreements were renewed between the United States of America and the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations of Indians). U.S.A. Representative Congresswoman Louise Slaughter conveyed a message, . . . — — Map (db m63998) HM
Near West Avenue at Garden Street, on the left when traveling east.
1793 - Born a slave in Prince William County, Virginia
and brought to Sodus and Bath, New York where he self
emancipated by flight.
With the assistance from the Quaker community he
gained legal freedom to become a great abolitionist, . . . — — Map (db m142211) HM
The Blue & White Garden was also called the “Intimate Garden” by Mary Clark Thompson. Constructed in 1912, it was the first of three garden rooms designed by Mary Clark Thompson’s landscape architect John Handrahan and was built adjacent to the . . . — — Map (db m135674) HM
On City Pier, 0.2 miles south of South Main Street.
The City Pier was built in 1848, and the first boathouses were built during the 1850s. Simple wooden boathouses contained mostly small skiffs while larger ones housed sculling shells, sailing and steam yachts. By 1888, over eighty boathouses were . . . — — Map (db m63990) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 332) near Coach Street.
1789-1820's
When Canandaigua was founded in 1789, Downtown served as the location at the land office for the Phelps-Gorham Purchase. The Downtown also served as a commercial center for new settlers and as a stopover for travelers in . . . — — Map (db m64554) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 21) at Western Boulevard (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
To the families of the Seneca Nation, the Haudenosaunee who first inhabited this region
and lived quietly leaving a rich heritage of spirituality, language, culture and trade.
A tribute to the birthplace of the Onondowahgah, the people of the . . . — — Map (db m146469) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 332) at Ontario Street on South Main Street.
Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham, developers who purchased most of Western New York in 1789, made Canandaigua the seat of Ontario County, which was later divided into thirteen counties.
They donated this "Village Green" with the stipulation . . . — — Map (db m64555) HM
This hill and water style garden was created in 1906. Within a period of just six months, landscape designer K. Wadamori and seven workmen from Japan transformed a hillside into a traditional Japanese landscape, using ponds, streams, hills, stones, . . . — — Map (db m135683) HM
Over a six-month period in 1906, a crew of seven Japanese workers led by landscape designer K. Wadamori, sculpted what was previously a one-acre apple orchard into an authentic Japanese Garden. They transformed a gently-sloping lawn into a garden . . . — — Map (db m135682) HM
The Moonlight Garden was the last and smallest of three garden rooms that landscape architect John Handrahan designed and built for Mary Clark Thompson, probably in 1916. Located near the mansion, it was surrounded by an oval-shaped hedge. His plans . . . — — Map (db m135676) HM
This garden, planted in 1905, features a large assortment of blooming flowers, which can be found here from early spring into the fall months. The floral picture continually changes. The pattern for this garden is a quincunx, which is a geometric . . . — — Map (db m135679) HM
The 60-foot by 60-foot Pansy Garden was designed in 1913 by landscape architect John Handrahan. It was the second of three garden rooms he created near the mansion between 1911 and 1916 for Mark Clark Thompson. Visitors entered the garden from the . . . — — Map (db m135675) HM
This garden evolved over a number of years from three distinct gardens, namely, the Rock, Wild, and Lily, which were completed around 1911. The uppermost level is where the summerhouse sits. In 1914, the second phase expanded the garden with an . . . — — Map (db m135681) HM
On Lakeshore Drive at City Pier, on the right when traveling south on Lakeshore Drive.
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States — — Map (db m61893) HM
Sonnenberg Gardens
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 by the United States Department of Interior — — Map (db m157803) HM
The Island beyond this pier is known as Squaw Island, the smallest State Park in New York State. This area is the birth place of the Seneca Indian Nation, Keepers of the Western Gate of the Iroquois League. According to legend, the wives and . . . — — Map (db m61906) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 332) at Ontario Street on North Main Street.
The Last General Council of the United States
with the Iroquois Confederacy was held in Canandaigua, and the resultant treaty was signed November 11, 1794, by U.S. Agent Timothy Pickering
Sachems and Warriors
Farmer's Brother Cornplanter, Red . . . — — Map (db m63999) HM
This structure, the last remaining portion of the Aviary Complex, served as the Peacock House. The original cluster of buildings included the Jay, Pheasant, and Parrot Houses as well as an aviary connected to a vast flying cage 30 feet high and 50 . . . — — Map (db m135680) HM
On East Street at Fort Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East Street.
The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association jointly recognize this significant tree in this Bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary War period
1776 1976
Donated by . . . — — Map (db m244076) HM
The original Peirce Pavilion was constructed in 1880 on the North East corner of Main and Spring Streets surrounding a major sulphur spring. It was these sulphur springs that made the growth of Clifton Springs Sanitarium possible and which in turn . . . — — Map (db m64949) HM
On North Bloomfield Road (County Route 30) 0.1 miles east of Wheeler Station Road, on the left when traveling east.
Nearby this very spot. Place where most of the Huron captives were brought after the Senecas destroyed and burned their homes in Huronia, 1649. (Midland) Where the chapel of St. Ignace, St. Marie and St. Joseph together with the murder of the Jesuit . . . — — Map (db m125507) HM
On North Bloomfield Road (County Route 30) 0.1 miles east of Wheeler Station Road, on the left when traveling east.
Near this spot stood a village of Huron christians, captives of the Senecas. Father Chaumonot said here in 1656: "Myself I gave as a guarantee of the truth I preach." In a new chapel, dedicated Nov. 3, 1669, Father Fremin said, "I beseech you, . . . — — Map (db m125508) HM
On New York State Route 5 at Wheeler Station Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 5.
Gandougarae Town of captive Hurons stood near here. Destroyed by Denonville July 17, 1687. Earliest Christian community in Genesee country. — — Map (db m125509) HM
On State Street (U.S. 20) at South Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
The Seneca Indian Village of
Gandougarae
Later the Jesuit mission of St. Michael was situated near this spot in the township of East Bloomfield.
Mass was said here by Fr. Fremen November 3, 1669
Visited by La Salle in 1669
Found burning . . . — — Map (db m157588) HM
On Cline Road, 0.2 miles south of Pannell Road, on the right when traveling north.
1788 Survey 4 towns, 3 counties meet near this site. Starting point for survey of Phelps & Gorham Purchase done by Co. Hugn Maxwell in 1788. — — Map (db m126144) HM
On Canandaigua Road (County Route 8) south of Sheldon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Farmington Quaker Crossroads
Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2007
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m157451) HM
On Canandaigua Road (County Route 8) at Sheldon Road on Canandaigua Road.
The earliest Friends Meeting House
West of Utica was built of logs near this spot by pioneers
1796
A frame structure 1804 was replaced 1876 by the present building.
A larger meeting house built opposite this site accommodated the yearly . . . — — Map (db m157455) HM
On Boughton Hill Road (County Route 41) just west of Rochester Road (New York State Route 332), on the right when traveling west.
Home and framed barns built 1793 by Isaac Hathaway, a Revolutionary War veteran, and first town clerk. Site of stage and trolley stop. — — Map (db m68616) HM
On Boughton Hill Road (County Route 41) 0.1 miles west of New Michigan Road, on the right when traveling east.
Lapham Home
Elbridge Lapham born 1814
in Farmington New York
appointed U.S. Senator from
NYS served 1881 to 1885
succeeding Roscoe Conkling. — — Map (db m125533) HM
On County Route 8 at Collett Road, on the left when traveling north on County Route 8.
Town Hall Site First Town Hall built near center of town in 1833. Highway shed built in 1852. Buildings torn down in 1966. Site became Town Park 1970. — — Map (db m125532) HM
On Rowley Road at Piotssford-Victor Road (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling west on Rowley Road.
Built by Simeon Parks April 1813, who cleared a large tract of land. Famous plank road went by here.
State Department of Education 1935 — — Map (db m90714) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
At this point in 1828, water from Seneca Lake was first released into the newly constructed Cayuga-Seneca Canal, forming a navigable link to the Erie Canal. The waterway enabled commerce to flow between Seneca and the Hudson River and soon became an . . . — — Map (db m60113) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake St.
Known for its boats, the Fay & Bowen Engine Company built quality pleasure craft and marine and industrial engines near this site from 1904 to 1929. Fay & Bowen sold launches and runabouts worldwide that earned them the reputation - "None Better . . . — — Map (db m60111) HM
Former home of women's rights supporters Elizabeth Smith Miller & Anne Fitzhugh Miller. Established Geneva Political Equity Club In 1897. — — Map (db m185826) HM
Near Lake Front Drive/Waterloo-Geneva Rd. (U.S. 20) 0.5 miles north of Lake St.
Elizabeth Blackwell, a pioneer of modern, preventative medicine and the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree, graduated at the top of her class from the Medical Institute of Geneva College in 1849. Three years later, in 1852 . . . — — Map (db m60099) HM
On Lake Front Drive/Waterloo-Geneva Rd. (U.S. 20) 0.2 miles west of Park Road.
The Willows along Seneca Lake date back to the 1890's. Additional trees were planted by the Winnek Post 396 of the American Legion after World War I to honor the lives lost in that war.
The original Route 5 & 20 ran just a few feet from these trees . . . — — Map (db m60102) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
The first railroad appeared in Geneva in 1841. By the 1870's, railroads ran in all directions from Geneva. Over the years, the rail system expanded to include industrial and passenger service. Today the rail system is still used to bring raw . . . — — Map (db m60123) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
The deepest of the eleven Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake measures 36 miles long, an average of three miles wide, and 618 feet deep at the deepest point. Because of its depth, the lake has frozen completely only four times since this region was . . . — — Map (db m60124) HM
Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.
At least 15 steamboats were built between 1828 and 1906 to run on Seneca Lake. The Lake's first steamboat, the Seneca Chief made its maiden voyage the length of the lake and back on July 3, 1828. Operated by Geneva Merchants, John B. and Robert . . . — — Map (db m60126) HM
On New York State Route 14 at Kashong Point Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 14.
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. — — Map (db m68624) HM WM
On Memorial Day Place north of Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north.
In honor of the men and women who served
at the Sampson Naval Training Station,
Route 96A, Sampson, New York
during its operation from 1942 to 1946
Dedicated this 10th day of September 1988
by the Waterloo VFW Post #6433.
Anchor . . . — — Map (db m104734) WM
On Seneca Street (New York State Route 14) west of Linden Street, on the right when traveling west.
Geneva Historical Society
Building of Architectural Merit
Historic Building
Preservation Award
1995
Ontario County
Historical Society — — Map (db m104720) HM
On Castle Street (New York State Route 14) at Bradford Street, on the right when traveling west on Castle Street.
The boat was built in 1883 by
Alonzo and Benjamin Springstead.
The Seneca was once the fastest ship on the lake.
It plied the waters of Seneca Lake until 1908.
[Donors not transcribed]
The Mural
Produced by the Finger Lakes . . . — — Map (db m104719) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Erected to the memory of
Geneva Patriots who served
our nation in her wars
that freedom might remain
our most cherished heritage
Dedicated May 30 1939
Jean McKay
sculptress
Thomas Lyon White . . . — — Map (db m104992) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Honoring those who
gave their lives
in World War II
1941 - 1945
[Roll of Honored Dead]
————————————————
Dedicated to
all who served . . . — — Map (db m104947) WM
Apple Orchard On 22 September 1823, Joseph Smith Jr, was harvesting wheat with his father and brothers when he was overcome by exhaustion from the visits of the angel Moroni the previous night in the log home. His father sent him home to rest. His . . . — — Map (db m117640) HM
Cooper Shop The Smith family built a cooper shop on Stafford Road where, under the direction of Joseph Smith Sr., a competent copper, they made and repaired barrels, kegs, buckets, and tubs. They found a ready market for their wares, particularly . . . — — Map (db m117629) HM
Smith Farm In just twelve years, the Smiths turned their hundred acres of forest into a farm that provided for their needs and stood as a monument to their family unity, thrift, and exemplary work habits. Wood Lots. Forty acres of wood lot . . . — — Map (db m117624) HM
The Frame Home The Smith's oldest son, Alvin, planned the construction of this handsome New England-style farmhouse to provide for his future family and to care for his parents in their elderly years. Having apprenticed as a builder, he managed . . . — — Map (db m117631) HM
Threshing Barn A barn was essential to the success of the Smith farm. Soon after moving into the log home, the likely built a threshing barn on the 100-acre farm. The wooden floor of the central bay was used to thresh grain crops like wheat, . . . — — Map (db m117627) HM
On Vine Street, 1 mile west of South Main Street (New York State Route 21).
Grimes Glen Home of the oldest fossil tree found and mounted by D. Dana Luther, Naples, N.Y. Now in State Education building, Albany, N.Y. — — Map (db m125503) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 21) just north of Monier Street, on the right when traveling north.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m215395) HM WM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 21) just south of Rushville Road (New York State Route 247).
Chief of the Senecas
at Nundawao Village, who came from the Genesee Reservation in 1794 to die and be buried in his beloved Kiandaga Valley. — — Map (db m64935) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 21) close to Rushville Road (New York State Route 245), on the right when traveling south.
Founded 1789 on the old Seneca village of Nundawao; first known as Watkinstown; in 1796 called Middletown; on April 6, 1808, named Naples — — Map (db m64934) HM
On Vine Street, 1 mile west of South Main Street (New York State Route 21).
Harnessing the Power Water gushing out of Grimes Glen was dammed at the mouth of the glen and directed into a wooden raceway that carried it to mills throughout the village. The raceway fed Naples Mill, along the route that is now named Race . . . — — Map (db m125804) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 21) just north of Vine Street, on the right when traveling south.
This beam, artifact I-169c, was recovered from the World Trade Center site in New York City following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. This park is dedicated to the men and women who lost their lives that day and to the men and women in . . . — — Map (db m198729) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Ontario Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In Memory Of
Those Who Served Their Country
And The Following
Men Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
1941 World War II 1946
Charles G. Albury, Jr. •
Richard A. Fairman •
David W. Aldrich •
Jack W. Kennedy •
Ralph J. Brown •
Cordon R. . . . — — Map (db m146486) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 96) at Flint Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
First grist mill built on this
site in 1792 by Seth Deane.
He developed industry along
Flint Creek which became
Vienna, later Phelps — — Map (db m146418) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles east of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
Adapted by the Village Board in 1990 to protect and preserve our rich heritage of landmarks and unique structures... a birthright of our children. — — Map (db m64932) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 96) at William Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
The early Phelps citizens who originally organized the "First Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church” constructed their first house of worship on this site in 1817,
a wooden structure called the "Yellow Meeting House".
Their second . . . — — Map (db m146427) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Ontario Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
To Hold In Grateful Memory The Sons And Daughters Of This Town Who Faithfully Served Their Country In The World War The Phelps Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Corporation Here Records Their Names
Michele Acquisto •
Jerome Beach • Samuel E. Bill • . . . — — Map (db m146452) WM
On Route 96, 0.7 miles south of Lester Road, on the left when traveling south.
Settled by Moses Swift 1824.
By 1840 there were 2 mills,
2 inns, 2 stores, 3 shops & school.
This building was a store,
railway station, post office. — — Map (db m146423) HM
