This Week in Chautauqua County History: July 13 - 19

(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
Pictured above, a veterinarian administering a vaccination.
MAYVILLE, N.Y – The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Village of Fredonia have issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. The New York State Department of Health requires a boil water order anytime water is not adequately treated.
(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
(Left: New mural of Roger Tory Peterson unveiled in downtown Jamestown. Right: Boutwell Hill Trail upgrades Both projects received funding from the 3% Tourism Grant.)
(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, LCSW, has been nominated for the 2025 Social Worker of the Year Award by the NASW-NYS Western Division, recognizing her decades of leadership and dedication to youth mental health and community-based care in Chautauqua County.