Attracted by the fertile soil; ample forests; and abundant water; the first pioneer arrived in the Orchard Park area in 1803; making this one of the earliest settlements in western New York. Prominent among the settlers were the Quakers; who built a picturesque meetinghouse that is still in use today. Orchard Park portrays the history of the community through its citizens and their homes and businesses; many of which were at Four Corners. Plank roads and then a railroad and finally a trolley provided opportunities for the community to share in the prosperity of nearby Buffalo in the late 1800s. Old family heritage persists in the names of streets on which century-old houses still stand; connecting yesterday with today.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Irene DAmbrosioLove this book. Well written and love all the pictures. I was born and raised in Bucks County and lived here my entire life..A must purchase book to treasure...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Larry DGreat photos inspiring great memories of a great place in a great state in a great country!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy B. GreenwoodWas disappointed. not what I thought it would be.
