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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JVH_500-center-street-archaeological-site_Lewiston-NY.html
Archaeological investigations at the First Niagara Bank at 500 Center Street in Lewiston, New York, yielded abundant information about how people utilized the site during historic and prehistoric times. Prehistoric artifacts recovered from the sit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JV7_kelsey-tavern_Lewiston-NY.html
Erected in 1820 by Thomas and Catherine Kelsey. In 1825 Marquis De Latayette spent the night in this inn and was reunited with Nicholas Cusick, a Tuscarora Chief, who was his scout during the Revolution and whom he credited with with saving his life.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JV3_opera-hall_Lewiston-NY.html
Built by Joseph T. Hewitt, about 1840, as a series of stores. Later became known as Moss Hall. At one time housed a Waterfrount mission. Was the center of social activity, known as the Opera Hall, at the turn of the century. The west section was b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JQ7_academy-1850-70_Gasport-NY.html
Belva A. Lockwood - alumna educator - first woman to practice law before U.S. Supreme Court - Presidential candidate 1884 and 1888
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JQ6_gasport_Gasport-NY.html
[west side] The Erie Canal served as a natural classroom for engineers and scholars. During planning and construction, engineers learned to overcome a variety of natural obstacles. After the canal opened, scholars and students learned from the lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JPM_150th-anniversary_Gasport-NY.html
Gas Port, formerly called James' Port, was the name suggested by George W. Clinton when he and a group of scientists came to this place on the canal where "considerable quantities of gas bubbled through thte water." On his return journey May 26, 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JOZ_the-lowertown-historic-district_Lockport-NY.html
Dr. George W. Merchant, a skilled druggist and businessman, purchased this property in 1833. This then became the first home of Gargling Oil. It was here, after a series of experiments, he brought out a medicine to be used in the treatment of cert…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JOL_the-watson-house_Lockport-NY.html
The Watson House circa 1855 National Register of Historic Places
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JOK_roller-mill_Newfane-NY.html
Roller Mill 200 feet from here. Built in 1835 by Hon. George R. Davis of Troy, N. Y.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JO1_the-kandt-home_Lockport-NY.html
This dwelling was built by Charles A. and Louise Williams Kandt in 1886 and was occupied by four generations of the Kandt family until 1998 when it was purchased by the Niagara County Historical Society.