May 22 — 1875 – The Nettie Fox, the largest steamer on Chautauqua Lake, was launched. Later renamed Jamestown (not to be confused with the modern vessel). — 1954 – Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. spoke at the Viking Temple in Jamestown. — 1969 – Demolition of Brooklyn Square began ...

May 5 — 1837 – Westfield Academy was officially incorporated. — 1842 – The first photographs ever taken in Jamestown were captured. — 1883 – The Erie Railroad assumed full control of the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad line, which passed through Jamestown. — ...

April 23 1897 – John Allen was arrested in Jamestown for horse theft. 1901 – Jamestown received 6–8 inches of snow. 1901 – Steel cable replaced hemp rope on the Bemus Point ferry, improving safety and durability. 1942 – The old armory in Brooklyn Square, Jamestown, was ...

April 18 1831 – Chautauqua County Bank was chartered in Jamestown, becoming the first bank in Chautauqua County. 1876 – Third Street in Jamestown, from Prendergast east to Second Street, was officially laid out. 1900 – The Jamestown chapter of the Daughters of the American ...

April 17 1898 – Otis Pillsbury survived a fall of 75 feet. 1963 – Liberace, the flamboyant pianist, performed in Jamestown at 8:30 p.m. 2000 – The Town of Busti officially took over Wellman Road Cemetery.

APRIL 16 1836 – Jamestown Academy was chartered as a private secondary school. 1878 – Fredonia Grange #1 was organized, becoming the first Grange in New York State. 1900 – Charles Matteson opened a meat market in Busti. 1948 – The Busti Baptist (Federated) church house ...