A Gowanda Timeline

1824 - The first schoolhouse is built. On Sundays it is used for religious meetings by different denominations.

1830 - The bridge built at Hidi by Ahaz Allen in 1816 is condemned as unsafe and is torn down; never to be rebuilt.

1850 - James T. Henry establishes The Gowanda Whig newspaper.

1852 - The new block on the corner of East Main and Buffalo Streets is nearly complete. R. Plumb and Son are the owners and J.G. Van Ostrand is the architect and builder.

Jan. 1, 1876 - Summer-like weather has Gowanda organizing a celebration parade, and a baseball game is played in Cherry Creek. The Gowanda Cornet Band, in costume, rides in a hayrack drawn by two teams of oxen, followed by 50 men on horseback. It is so warm, the ladies carry their summer parasols.

1879 - Gowanda Village Board president is Frank W. Taylor, trustees are Amand Fischer, F.C. Vinton and John Kammerer.

c. 1896 - Gaensslen, Fisher & Co, (tanning firm and successors to Gaensslen Brothers) express a desire to locate their enlarged plant at Hidi, on the condition that they are furnished with switch accommodations connecting their plant with the railroad.

March 15, 1940 - Eaton Furniture Stores burns.

1962 - Model Railroad holds its first open house.

1965 - U.S. Public Health Service reports that the Village of Gowanda and two local industries contribute to Lake Erie pollution.

1965 - Spring fashions: Women - Dress/Matching Coat Ensemble, Jacket with Skirt Suits, Reptile-look gloves. For the Young Miss - Party Ruffles.

1965 - Tri-County Memorial Hospital robbed. A safe is taken containing $423 in cash and $2,100 in checks.