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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28Y8_allegany-state-parks-camp-allegany_Salamanca-NY.html
Allegany State Park's
Camp Allegany
This ca. 1930 photograph shows the original mess hall and double cabins
at Group Camp 11. Camp Allegany is one of Allegany State Park's 12 group camps. Constructed in 1928, the camp was designated Group Cam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZAY_the-school-in-the-forest_Salamanca-NY.html
Welcome to Science Lake, a favorite park attraction with an interesting history. Science Lake was built in 1926 as the new location for a science camp popularly called "The School in the Forest." Chauncey J. Hamlin, president of the Buffalo Societ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UPC_from-the-mountains-of-afghanistan-a-war-memorial_Salamanca-NY.html
From the mountains of Afghanistan and deserts of Iraq these men and women gave devotion and sacrifice. They are worthy of much greater recognition than words can say. Let us pay tribute to the heroism of those who served and those who gave all. We…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UMT_dedicated-to-those-from-the-salamanca-area-a-war-memorial_Salamanca-NY.html
Dedicated to those from the Salamanca area who gevae their lives in the Indo-China War Keith Franklin, Orrie Macomb Jr. Lloyd Darling, Arnold Robbins Victor Smith, Charles Harrison Jr. Gregg Smith Also to all other people from all nations who have…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UMS_these-gates-erected-by-salamanca-a-war-memorial_Salamanca-NY.html
These gates erected by Salamanca Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are a tribute to the memory of those who served in World War I Dedicated May 30, 1931
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ULV_stoddard-hollow-historical_Salamanca-NY.html
On this site in 1859, the first log house was built on what is now known as Allegany State Park. It was built by Giles Stoddard Jr., and his wife Sarah Niles Card on 132 acres then known as Stoddard's Hollow. Giles Stoddard Jr. help[ed] fell the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O95_fire-observation-stations-fire-tower-is-reborn_Salamanca-NY.html
[left panel] In the early 20th century, approximately one million acres in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves were destroyed by fire. In response, New York State passed legislation that created a forest patrol service and funded the cons…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O91_in-memory-of-our-dead-comrades_Salamanca-NY.html
In Memory of Our Dead Comrades
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GXI_allegany-state-parks-fancher-cabin_Salamanca-NY.html
Albert T Fancher, former New York State senator and chairman of the Allegany State Park Commission, had this colonial-style lodge built in the summer of 1927. The interior includes a large, combination living and dining room with a massive stone f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GXH_weather-station_Salamanca-NY.html
DeForrest A. Mattison, a park forest supervisor and unpaid observer for the U.S. Weather Bureau, set up the park's first weather station in September 1924. First located in the Quaker area, the station was moved to this site in 1929. In subsequent…