Research
Below are links to a variety of resources about Lancaster, NY that may be helpful in your research. These publications were not produced by, nor are maintained by the Lancaster Historical Society.
Books
Glass: Lancaster and Lockport New York
History of glass making in Lancaster, NY, as well as details and photographs of the glass produced by Lancaster Glass Works.
1971
History of the City of Buffalo and Erie County with Illustrations
This early history of Lancaster is described on pages 452 – 456.
1884
Lancaster Centennial History
Includes historical information from Lancaster’s first 100 years.
1949
Our County and Its People
The early history of Lancaster is described on pages 569 – 576.
1898
Scott Aviation Catalogs and Manuals
A variety of catalogs, manuals, brochure, postcards, and other publications by the Scott Aviation.
1944 – 1955
Documents
Historic and Architectural Resources of the Village of Lancaster, Erie County, New York
This document encompasses historical contexts around the initial settlement and early development of the village of Lancaster (1807-1849), and the socioeconomic growth and maturity of the village of Lancaster (1850-1948).
1999
Indigenous People of Western New York
Provides information and history on the Haudenosaunee people. Includes a summary of the key events that molded the Indigenous communities of Western New York, maps, information on belief systems and cultural values, and more.
2018
Lancaster High School Football
Describes the history of the Lancaster High School football team. It includes photos, awards, records, and team rosters from 1919 – 2013.
2013
Lancaster Old Home Week and WNY Fireman’s Convention
The official program and souvenir from the Lancaster Old Home Week that took place on July 27 – August 2, 1913. It includes old photographs as well as a listing of events.
1913
Maps and Illustrations
Bowmansville [village]; Lancaster [Township]
1866
East Part of Lancaster [Village]
1880
Lancaster
1909
Lancaster and Alden – Town Line, Alden – Mill Grover
1938
Lancaster – Bowmansville and East Lancaster
1938
Lancaster NY Aerial View
1892
Lancaster [Town]
1909
Lancaster [Town]
1938
Lancaster [Township]
1880
Lancaster [Village]; Lancaster Business Directory
1866
St. Mary’s Church, Schools and Cemetery of Lancaster, Erie County, N.Y. ; Res. of A. Erisman Esq., Town of Lancaster, Erie Co.
1880
West Part of Lancaster [Village]; Town Line [Village]
1880
Willow Dale Observatory
1880
National Register of Historic Places
Broadway Historic District
This document includes architectural and historical information on several properties located on Broadway Street. It also mentions some of the most notable businesses and people within the district, and includes photos and historical maps.
2014
Bruce-Briggs Brick Block
1999
Central Ave Historic District
This document includes architectural and historical information on several properties on Central Ave, West Main St., and our museum on Clark St. It also mentions some of the most notable businesses and people within the district, and includes photos and historical maps.
2014
Clark-Lester House
1999
Depew Lodge No. 823, Free & Accepted Masons
1999
Dr. John J. Nowak House
1999
Herman B. VanPeyma
1999
John P. Sommers House
2012
John Richardson House
1999
Lancaster District School No.6
This document includes architectural and historical information on the historic schoolhouse located at the corner of Bowen and William street. It also includes photos of the interior and exterior of the schoolhouse, as well as images of maps.
2008
Lancaster Municipal Building
1999
Liebler-Rohl Gasoline Station
1999
Miller-Mackey House
1999
U.S. Post Office – Depew
1988
U.S. Post Office – Lancaster
1989
Warren Hull House
1992
Zuidema-Idsardi House
1999
Online Communities
Bowmansville [village]; Lancaster [Township]
1866
East Part of Lancaster [Village]
1880
Lancaster
1909
Lancaster and Alden – Town Line, Alden – Mill Grover
1938
Lancaster – Bowmansville and East Lancaster
1938
Lancaster NY Aerial View
1892
Lancaster [Town]
1909
Lancaster [Town]
1938
Lancaster [Township]
1880
Lancaster [Village]; Lancaster Business Directory
1866
St. Mary’s Church, Schools and Cemetery of Lancaster, Erie County, N.Y. ; Res. of A. Erisman Esq., Town of Lancaster, Erie Co.
1880
West Part of Lancaster [Village]; Town Line [Village]
1880
Willow Dale Observatory
1880
Newspapers
Bowmansville [village]; Lancaster [Township]
1866
East Part of Lancaster [Village]
1880
Lancaster
1909
Lancaster and Alden – Town Line, Alden – Mill Grover
1938
Lancaster – Bowmansville and East Lancaster
1938
Lancaster NY Aerial View
1892
Lancaster [Town]
1909
Lancaster [Town]
1938
Lancaster [Township]
1880
Lancaster [Village]; Lancaster Business Directory
1866
St. Mary’s Church, Schools and Cemetery of Lancaster, Erie County, N.Y. ; Res. of A. Erisman Esq., Town of Lancaster, Erie Co.
1880
West Part of Lancaster [Village]; Town Line [Village]
1880
Willow Dale Observatory
1880