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June 10
-- 1886 - The Eureka Fire Company was organized in Silver Creek.
-- 1945 - A tornado struck Jamestown, causing significant damage in the Brooklyn Square area.
-- 1956 - Lena the elephant arrived in Mayville. She passed away in January 1957.
-- 1967 - Groundbreaking took place for the Gerace Office Building in Mayville.
-- 1973 - The new Jamestown Airport was officially dedicated.
-- 1996 - The largest surviving chestnut tree in New York State was discovered in Arkwright. The species was largely destroyed by blight in the early 20th century.
June 11
-- 1873 - An old settlers' reunion was held in Fredonia.
-- 1976 - King Leka of the Albanian royal family visited Jamestown while in exile.
-- 1996 - The Olympic Torch passed through Chautauqua County on its way to the Atlanta Summer Games.