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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WS7_working-together-to-save-wetlands-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
The water level of the Niagara River and Buckhorn Island Marsh has been lowered over time due to the diversion of water for power and industrial use, decreasing the quality of the marsh habitat. State and Federal agencies, with the support of Town…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WRB_allenton-farm-creating-beaver-island-state-park-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Allenton Farm & the Villa at River Lea At Allentown Farm on the southern end of Grand Island, Lewis F. Allen introduced new crops, improved his beef cattle through careful breeding, conducted experiments to increase his dairy herd's milk productio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WRA_grover-cleveland-grand-island-lewis-f-allen-western-new-york-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Grover Cleveland & Grand Island Young Grover Cleveland, inspired by his uncle Lewis F. Allen's experimental work with cattle, visited Allentown Farm and stayed to maintain the farm records. Cleveland eventually worked as an apprentice in a Buffalo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WQW_veterans-park-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Veterans Park Town of Grand Island
—————————♦—————————100 acres of land generously donated by the Jerome Funk Family for recreation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WQV_in-the-spirit-of-america-a-war-memorial_Grand-Island-NY.html
In the spirit of America, Seize this place, And this moment, To commemorate, To educate, To heal, And to remember, All who have served, Now serve, And will serve, This great country: The United States of America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WNV_a-home-for-fish-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Strawberry Island and its associated wetlands are one of the most significant aquatic ecosystems in the Great Lakes. They protect spawning grounds for a variety of freshwater fish species, including the muskellunge. The island's deep central lagoo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WNU_strawberry-island-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Strawberry Island is located in the Upper Niagara River southeast of Grand Island. This five-acre island supports a diverse collection of aquatic plants and animals. It also protects 400 acres of emergent wetlands and shallows from the mighty rive…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WNS_bedell-house-1877-1935-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Bedell House 1877 - 1935 Site of the three-story hotel opened May 1, 1877 by Ossian Bedell, known politically as the "Duke of Grand Island". Ferry service ended when bridges were opened in 1935.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WNI_recovery-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
Phase I, The BreachSevere autumn storms in 1992 sped up the erosion of Stawberry Island's southwestern shoreline. In December, the waters of the Niagara River broke through the island and penetrated the lagoon interior. By spring, the breach becam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WNF_management-historical_Grand-Island-NY.html
The 400-acre area consisting of Stawberry Island, Motor Island, and the adjacent shallow water habitats is designed as New York State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. It is the largest shoreline habitat zone on the Niagara River, and…