Feb. 15:

— 1900 – A banquet at the Sherman House honored William Broadhead as Jamestown’s most influential citizen, recognizing his immense impact on the community.

— 1979 – The Baptist Church in Jamestown was destroyed by arson, set by 17-year-old Mathew Rivera.

— 1982 – Andriaccio’s Restaurant in Chautauqua opened, taking over the former DePonceau’s gas station and becoming a local favorite.

— 1992 – The early morning murder of Christopher Salzarullo occurred in Dunkirk, an event that shook the community to its core.

Feb. 16:

— 1861 – Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural train passed through Chautauqua County, making a stop in Dunkirk, where he addressed the gathered crowd.