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-- 1817 -- The first Masonic meeting in southern Chautauqua County took place in Jamestown, establishing a Masonic presence in the region.
-- 1853 -- The first day of the Chautauqua County Fair was held in Stockton, showcasing the county’s agricultural achievements and community spirit.
-- 1885 -- Natural gas was piped to Jamestown for the first time, a major advancement in the city’s infrastructure and energy use.
-- 1888 -- Electric lights were first used in Dunkirk, bringing the modern marvel of electricity to the city.
-- 1898 -- Twelve skulls and other bones were unearthed on the lakefront at Chautauqua Institution, providing a glimpse into the area's ancient past.
-- 1960 -- The cornerstone for the Jamestown Federal Building and Post Office, now the Lynn Building, was laid at 3 PM, marking the start of construction on an important civic structure.
-- 1969 -- The Hotel Jamestown was dedicated as elderly housing, making it the first hotel-to-housing conversion of its kind in the nation.
-- 1971 -- Demolition began on the Institute Street Bridge in Jamestown, kicking off the urban renewal project that reshaped parts of the city.