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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UTG_la-belle-famille-historical_Youngstown-NY.html
La Belle Famille At this battle British troops and native allies defeated French forces sealing Ft. Niagara's surrender July 24, 1759
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TMX_the-niagara-river-portage-and-the-old-stone-chimney-historical_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
In 1915, Peter A. Porter calls the Old Stone Chimney, "the oldest masonry in the State of New York, west of Albany," with the exception of the French Castle at Old Fort Niagara.
The Portage
Rivers are great for easily moving people and goods…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SNX_tom-kelly-rustic-theatre_Olcott-NY.html
Tom Kelly Rustic Theatre Tom Kelly was an integral part of Olcott Beach Carousel Park. He was part of the original Olcott Beach Committee formed in 1999, project manager for the roundhouse restoration, on the board of directors, treasurer for six …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SNV_kiddie-whistle-pig-ferris-wheel_Olcott-NY.html
Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel This ferris wheel was operated at Page's Whistle Pig in Niagara Falls from 1973 until the Olcott Beach Carousel Park Committee purchased it in 2007. The restoration committee for Olcott Beach Carousel Park restore…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SMQ_olcott-amusement-park_Burt-NY.html
Olcott Amusement Park In the early 1950s the Olcott Amusement Park was a prime destination for both adults and children. This map shows how the Olcott Amusement Park (Olcott Beach Carousel Park) looked at the time. [left margin] Ontario StreetCaro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SGC_the-gully-and-portage-road_Lewiston-NY.html
Located at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, the ravine known as the Gully provided a naturally sheltered docking area where the Niagara River flows out of the steep and unnavigable Niagara Gorge. From this docking area, the Gully provided acces…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SGB_the-lewiston-mound_Lewiston-NY.html
This Hopewell-style burial mound dates to A.D. 160+80. Thousands of similar mounds are located in the Ohio River Valley where the Hopewell lived in small scattered settlements from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 500. The Hopewell mound builders were great…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SGA_welcome-to-earl-w-brydges-artpark-state-park_Lewiston-NY.html
This 172-acre park is situated below the Niagara Escarpment and the Niagara Gorge, and affords excellent views of the Niagara River and surrounding area. Artpark opened in 1974 as a seasonal outdoor cultural state park, the first in the country to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R79_welcome-to-ida-fritz-park_Lockport-NY.html
Welcome to Ida Fritz Park 1908 2001 Historically, Ida Fritz Park is the oldest park in the City of Lockport, created by the NYS Legislature on May 12, 1876. The by-gone fountain was dedicated in 1891. The 7" cannon was presented to Lockport by Con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R6S_niagara-county-courthouse_Lockport-NY.html
Niagara County Courthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 by the United States Department of the Interior.