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Old Fort Niagara 1 Throughout its history, this Robert Moses State Parkway fort has been associated with Youngstown, NY 14174 major military conflicts. Built (716) 745-7611 by the French in 1724, it was www.oldfortniagara.org later occupied and expanded by Great Britain and the United States. Strategically located at the mouth of the Niagara River, the fort controlled access to the Great Lakes and the westward route to the North American frontier. Tour the fort, explore the visitor center, and enjoy special programs. Operated by the nonprofit Old Fort Niagara Association, the site is open year-round; call for details. Darwin Martin House 2 Tour one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most celebrated Prairie style homes. Constructed in the early 1900s for the Martin family, the house features Wright’s signature low, horizontal design and free-flowing plan. The property, which includes several interconnected buildings and landscape features, is being meticulously restored to its original appearance. Photograph by Biff Henrich, Keystone Film Productions. Operated by the nonprofit Martin House Restoration Corporation, the site is open year-round; call for information. 125 Jewett Parkway Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 856-3858 www.darwinmartinhouse.org 2  http://oldfortniagara.org/ http://www.darwinmartinhouse.org/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 Celebrate New York History Guide

2012 Celebrate New York History Guide
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Western NY/ Finger Lakes
Central /1,000 Islands
Capital District / North County
Hudson River Valley
New York City/ Long Island

2013 Celebrate New York History Guide

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