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Retrospective

Twenty years ago — 1998

A special dedication took place during a recent Sunday morning worship service at the First United Presbyterian Church in Dunkirk. Two framed pictures were dedicated to the memory of Darryl H. Davis. The pictures were donated by the Christian Education Committee through a donation made to the Sunday School by Betty Davis in memory of her husband. The pictures are entitled “The Signing of the Declaration of Independence” and “Washington at Valley Forge.” Mr. Davis was remembered as a dedicated family man, active churchman, teacher and lover of history.

Thirty years ago — 1988

Samuel E. DelPopolo, broker/owner of D & F Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens, has been unanimously chosen by a membership of more than 400 realtors and realtor associates to the office of Treasurer of the Greater Jamestown Board of Realtors. He has further been made chairman of the membership committee of the Multiple Listing Organization. Mr. DelPopolo has real estate offices in Dunkirk, Bemus Point and Jamestown. He is currently developing a 12-acre subdivision known as Cedar Cliff Terrace at Bemus Point. The subdivision is comprised of 17 building lots featuring panoramic lake views and lake rights. Mr. DelPopolo is utilizing the contemporary Viceroy Homes in his development.

Forty years ago — 1978

The wrecker’s ball recently took its first swipe at the Ewell Mansion in Silver Creek. Soon the 96-year-old structure will be no more and a parking lot will take its place beside the Silver Creek municipal building on Central Avenue. The Hanover Historical Society made an attempt to save the building, but the attempt proved futile. The building is being demolished by the village with Community Development Grant funds under the portion of the village’s grant program known as “blight removal.” Ray Burgun Trucking Co. Inc. of Brocton has been hired to do the job for the sum of $7,512.

Fifty years ago — 1968

The Capitol Theater building is coming down, but the theater, in another location, may return to the Dunkirk area. Dalton B. Burgett, operator of the Capitol Theater, announced that the present building on Central Avenue, damaged during a recent windstorm when a portion of the roof fell onto the stage, will be torn down. Damage inside the theater was estimated at between $25,000- $30,000. Mr. Burgett said there will be another theater — it was just a matter of determining the location.

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