George Washington Fishing and Camping Club - Town of Tonawanda, New York
N 42° 57.410 W 078° 54.734
17T E 670292 N 4758135
I had no idea George Washington fished here!
Waymark Code: WM35ZR
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2008
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George Washington Fishing and Camping Club, was named because it was established on George Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, 1903.
Along the Niagara River, in those early days, were many fishing clubs.
This is one that has survived! Many of the others did not, as the New York State Thruway runs where many clubs used to be. But the GWFHC found and moved just up from the river to it's present site instead of disbanding.
The clubs sponsored fishing contests for their members as well as contests pitting one fishing club against another. The day's competition usually ended with a big fish fry.
Waterfowl hunting was a popular sport during the fall and winter months. Before the Grand Island bridges were built, and even for some time after, Grand Island was not as developed, offering plenty of opportunities for camp outs. The George Washington Fishing and Camping Club had an annual summer campout at Oak Tree Ville on Grand Island. The first year, the campout lasted three weeks, with members coming and going. Subsequent campouts lasted a week, or took place over a long weekend.
Excerts from the link. I'm not sure if you like fishing and hunting, but the link is a wonderful step back in time along the Niagara River!
Location:
2805 Niagara Street
Town of Tonawanda, NY USA
14207
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