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A Gowanda Timeline
Snippets from the history of a small town.
1896 - Gaenssler, Fisher & Co. Tannery begins construction of a factory on the flat land next to Cattaraugus Creek in Hidi after receiving a guarantee of rail connection to the plant.
1957 - A senior high school is built on Prospect Street.
1959 - Chautauqua County Fair ad: Tuesday is Student's Day. Midway rides and shows are 10 cents.
1960 - Mrs. Norman Hogle is installed as Tri-County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary president.
1960 - Charles Twichell is elected Gowanda Central School Board of Education president.
1961 ad - Robert W. Wells Realty: Collins - 2bedroom ranch, garage, carpeting, 10 years old, $10,500.
1961 ad - Farner & Parker Dairy Bar: Egg Nog, 70 cents/quart - From your milkman or your favorite food store.
1962 - Available at Vogtli Builders Supply - Republic Steel underground fallout shelter
1963 - Blue Bird Coach Lines begins bus service route through Gowanda.
1963 - Ben Franklin Store opens at 15 West Main Street
1963 - Chrysler Newport 4-door sedan, V8, $2,964 at Superior Motors Inc.
1963 - Zip code 14070 assigned to Gowanda.