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Hojack Trail: Where Nature Meets History
The Village of Webster Historic Preservation Commission has designated the Hojack Trail as its historic site of the month for September, recognizing the significant role the former railroad line played in the village’s development. The trail, which runs through the northern part of Webster, has become a key part of the community’s recreation offerings while…
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62 Park Avenue: The Chatfield House
The Webster Historic Preservation Commission honored the Chatfield House, located at 62 Park Avenue, as its August Site of the Month. This recognition highlights the architectural and historical significance of the building, which stands as a prominent example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in the village. The Chatfield House, built in the early-1900s, is one…
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150 Orchard Street: The Auction House
This month, the Webster Historic Preservation Commission named The Auction House at 150 Orchard Street as the site of the month. This honor recognizes the property’s rich historical significance and its enduring role in the community’s evolution. The Auction House, now a bustling center of various businesses with plans for future development, has a storied…
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263 North Avenue: Kittleberger Florist
The Webster Historic Preservation Commission has named Kittleberger Florist the site of the month for May 2024. The award, given to historic places in the village, highlights the florist’s longstanding presence in the community. Kittleberger Florist, a family-owned business, has evolved from a small store and greenhouse attached to the family home into a 22,000-square-foot…
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27 Lapham Park: The Schroeder House
The Village of Webster’s Historic Preservation Commission has made it their goal to shine a spotlight on some of these historical treasures. One way they’re doing that is with their recognition of Historic Sites of the Month. In November, that distinction was awarded to the home at 27 Lapham Park, fondly known as the “Schroeder House.”