The Bewley Building - Lockport, NY
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Marker recounting the history of the Bewley Building, home to Bewley-Seekin-Smith Insurance Co. among other business interests.
Waymark Code: WMZFRX
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2018
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The Bewley building was built in 1929 on the original site of the Lockport Opera House and Merchants Gargling Oil Buildings, which burnt to the ground in 1928.
The building is located at 4 Market Street in the heart of downtown Lockport.
The marker, erected in 1995, reads:
THE BEWLEY BUILDING
Erected by Richard C. Bewley in 1929, this structure
occupies the site of the Hodge Opera House and
Merchant's Gargling Oil Company buildings which were
destroyed by fire in 1928. Stone from the original
buildings is visible on the rear of the structure. The
building has passed through generations of Richard
Bewley's family including Charles C. Bewley, a
prominent real estate broker.
Plaque donated by Discover Historic Lockport Inc. 1995
Group that erected the marker: Discover Historic Lockport Inc.
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
4 Market Street
Lockport, NY USA
14094
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