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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH1_underground-railroad-river-crossing-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Underground Railroad River Crossing From this site and from other places along the Niagara River escaping slaves were conducted across the boundary from the United States to freedom in Canada.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UGU_niagara-river-and-her-ships-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Fitting the Ships of War at the Scajaquada Creek Boat Yard In the early 1800s, the United States being a country of less than 50 years, began to recognize the need to have military transport routes to connect and supply its forts. The waterways su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UGO_black-rock-lock-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Engineering The first lock at Black Rock was constructed in 1824 by New York State as part of harbor improvements for Black Rock Harbor in conjunction with the Erie Canal. The lock was located approximately 750 feet south of the present lock. It w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S7M_the-erie-canal-at-amherst_Buffalo-NY.html
During more than 175 years of existence, the Erie Canal has followed more than one path. In some places, two or three generations of Canal infrastructure still exist side by side. When technology, especially mechanized boats, made it possible for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RSR_st-peters-ucc_Buffalo-NY.html
St. Peter's UCC Completed in 1857 by a group of immigrants from Germany, services were held in German until 1929. Church moved from road in 1980.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRT_historic-lake-avenue_Buffalo-NY.html
Historic Lake Avenue —— · · · —— In 1884 a North Collins man, Heman Blasdell, came to this new developing Lake Avenue community and constructed a four story hotel at a site on the north side of what …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQE_railroads-and-the-steel-industry_Buffalo-NY.html
The steel industry that developed around the Union Ship Canal and Lake Erie was heavily dependent upon rail transportation for their operations. While bulk shipments of iron ore arrived by ship, coal and other raw materials arrived by rail, and th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQC_wind-power-on-the-waterfront_Buffalo-NY.html
In June 2007, eight wind turbines began operation along the shores of Lake Erie, capturing the constant breezes and generating enough clean energy to power 6,000 homes. The "Steel Winds" project is unique for several reasons, most notably its loca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RPE_hanna-furnace_Buffalo-NY.html
Established in the early 1900s and productive until its closing in 1982; Hanna Furnace was Buffalo's lucrative pig iron manufacturer employing 800 and producing over 3,000 tons of pig iron per day. The term "pig iron" arose from the old method of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ROP_ship-canal-commons_Buffalo-NY.html
Actual photograph of Buffalo Ship Canal site circa 1950s While creating a new public park was the goal of developing Ship Canal Commons, this site is also crucial to telling the story of steel production and heavy industry in South Buffalo. The Un…