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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KG2_on-this-site-circa-1919-alonzo-l-waters_Medina-NY.html
Let it be known to all who read this: On this site circa 1919 Alonzo L. Waters (Publisher & Editor 1919-1980) began the Journal-Register newspaper. Mr Waters and his son, Robert F. Waters (Publisher Emertius), promoted the daily activities of this…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JTA_neuter-fort_Medina-NY.html
Neuter Fort Occupied in 14th century by Neuter Indians. Only double palisaded fort in New York State. Destroyed by Iroquois 1650.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JS1_the-medina-culvert_Medina-NY.html
The first and only road culvert ever built under the Erie Canal passes directly below here. The culvert was built in 1823 during construction of Clinton's Ditch. Its cornerstone, which still exists, is part of the foundation of the Vernon Toussain…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JS0_the-culvert-road_Medina-NY.html
Only road under the Erie Canal in Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Culvert built in 1823.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JRM_the-last-blacksmith-shop-in-orleans-county_Medina-NY.html
The last blacksmith shop in Orleans County stood near this site. It was owned by John W. Cielewich (1894-1977), in whose memory this plaque is dedicated. The property was presented to the Village of Medina by his family.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JQT_second-lieutenant-john-e-butts_Medina-NY.html
Citation: Lieutenant Butts heroically led his platoon against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 14, 16, and 23 June 1944. Despite being painfully wounded on the 14th near Orglandes and again on the 16th while spearheading an attack to establish a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HAP_earliest-church_Medina-NY.html
St. John's Episcopal Church Organized in 1827 Building erected in 1832 "The church in the middle of the street"- Ripley
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HAN_medina-sandstone_Medina-NY.html
Born in 1828 in County Mayo, Ireland, Patrick O'Grady was well known for designing and building some of Medina's finest sandstone buildings. Among others, Medina's First Baptist Church and Bent's Opera House are credited to him. In 1863, the trans…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HAM_medina-fire-department_Medina-NY.html
The means by which citizens fought fires in the early days of the village were primitive at best. Bucket brigades were the main means of fighting fires. Early village law required every homeowner to have two buckets located close to an outside doo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HA7_welcome-to-historic-medina_Medina-NY.html
Standing prominently on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue, Medina's landmark sandstone City Hall welcomes all who enter the village's Historic Downtown District. Over one hundred years later, Medina remains a village, but "City Hall" endur…
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