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Encyclopedia > Canandaigua (city), New York

Canandaigua is a city in Ontario County, New York, USA, of which it is the county seat. The population was 11,264 at the 2000 census. The name Canandaigua is derived from the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) word "Kanandarque" which means "chosen spot." Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Ontario County is a county located in the state of New York. ... NY redirects here. ... Languages Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora, English, French Religions Christianity, Longhouse religion The Iroquois Confederacy (also known as the League of Peace and Power; the Five Nations; the Six Nations; or the People of the Long house) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans that originally consisted of...


The City of Canandaigua, the Ontario county seat, located next to the Town of Canandaigua. Parts of six neighboring towns also share the Canandaigua mailing address and 14424 ZIP code. Canandaigua is a town located in Ontario County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,649. ...


Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens, a Victorian mansion and 50 acres (200,000 m²) of gardens, is now a state historic park and is open to the public May thru mid-October. The Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens (52 acres) are located at 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, New York, at the north end of Canandaigua Lake, in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. ...

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History

  • Canandaigua was the site of the principal village of the Seneca. The Seneca village of Canandaigua was located on West Avenue and stood where the West Avenue Cemetery is today.
  • On November 11, 1794, the Treaty of Canandaigua was signed in the town. The treaty was constructed in hopes of establishing peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois and is still recognized by the federal government today.
  • In 1807-1808, Jessie Hawley, a flour merchant from Geneva, New York, who became an early and major proponent of building of the Erie Canal, spent 20 months in the Canandaigua debtors' prison; during this time he published fourteen essays on the idea of building the canal that were to prove immensely influential.
  • In 1873, women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony was tried in the Ontario County Courthouse, located in the City of Canandaigua, for voting. She was found guilty and fined $100, which she did not pay.
  • 1945: Canandaigua Wine Company is founded by Marvin Sands. The company undergoes rapid expansion through acquisitions in the 1980s & 90s. The companies eventually join together to form Constellation Brands and becomes the world's largest wine & spirits distributor. In 2006, Canandaigua Wine Company rebrands as Centerra Wine Co.
  • On March 14, 2006, President George W. Bush came to Canandaigua Academy, the public high school, to talk of medicare and Plan D for senior citizens.

The Seneca are a Native American people, one of the Six Nations of the Iroquois League. ... The Treaty of Canandaigua, a treaty establishing peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), and affirming Haudenosaunee land rights in New York State, was the first diplomatic agreement entered into by the United States of America under its current Constitution. ... Canandaigua is a town located in Ontario County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,649. ... April 5-12: Mount Tambora explodes, changing climate. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Jesse Hawley was a flour merchant in Geneva, New York who became an early and major proponent of building of the Erie Canal. ... Geneva is a city in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. ... The Erie Canal (currently part of the New York State Canal System) is a canal in New York State, United States, that runs from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ... Stephen Arnold Douglas (nicknamed the Little Giant Because he was short but was considered by many a giant in politics) was an American politician from the western state of Illinois, and was the Democratic Party nominee for president in 1860. ... 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The term women’s rights typically refers to freedoms inherently possessed by women and girls of all ages, which may be institutionalized or ignored and/or illegitimately suppressed by law or custom in a particular society. ... Susan Brownell Anthony (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906) was a prominent, independent and well-educated American civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century womens rights movement to secure womens suffrage in the United States. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 73rd day of the year (74th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Geography

Canandaigua is located at 42°53′9″N, 77°16′53″W (42.886111, -77.281656)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (4.75%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The city is at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake, in the Finger Lakes region, the largest wine producing area in New York State. Canandaigua Lake is the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes, in the U.S. state of New York. ... The Finger Lakes, a major tourist destination in the west-central section of Upstate New York, are actually eleven in number, but only seven of the largest are commonly identified as such. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...


The city is located on US Route 20. U.S. Highway 20 is an east-west United States highway. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 11,264 people, 4,762 households, and 2,666 families residing in the city. The population density was 945.4/km² (2,447.5/mi²). There were 5,066 housing units at an average density of 425.2/km² (1,100.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.04% White, 1.53% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 4,762 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $37,197, and the median income for a family was $47,388. Males had a median income of $31,950 versus $26,538 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,153. About 5.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Miscellaneous

  • Canandaigua is home to one of the relatively few remaining Octagon Houses in New York, popular for a time in the state.

Notable Canandaigua Residents:
Stanton Davis Kirkham, author and naturalist
Myron Holley Clark, Governor of New York (1855-1857)
John Thompson (banker), founder of First National Bank in 1863 and Chase National Bank in 1877. Chase National became the Chase Manhattan Bank. Plans for an octagon house An octagon house is exactly what it sounds like—an eight-sided building. ... Stanton Davis Kirkham (December 7, 1868 - January 6, 1944) was a naturalist, philosopher, ornithologist and author. ... Myron Holley Clark (1806–1892) was an American politician from the U.S. state of New York. ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... NY redirects here. ... Year 1855 (MDCCCLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... ... First National Bank is the name of many current and former banks. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Chase Manhattan Bank, now part of JPMorgan Chase, was formed by the merger of the Chase National Bank and the Bank of the Manhattan Company in 1955. ...


The Arts

Canandaigua is home to many art galleries and is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing arts communities in central New York. A listing of Canandaigua artists, craftors and galleries can be found at Arts Canandaigua.


External links

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Canandaigua (city), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (771 words)
Canandaigua is a city in Ontario County, New York, USA, of which it is the county seat.
The city is at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake, in the Finger Lakes region, the largest wine producing area in New York State.
Canandaigua is home to one of the relatively few remaining Octagon Houses in New York, popular for a time in the state.
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