City of Salamanca History
What is now known as the City of Salamanca was originally two separate communities, one on Little Valley Creek and the other on Great Valley Creek; the westernmost one of the two was called "Hemlock", a name derived from the numerous hemlock trees throughout the surrounding mountains. Hemlock was later renamed "West Salamanca" and (although it was marked on road signs as late as the 1990s) was eventually incorporated into the single City of Salamanca. The City was incorporated in 1913
What is now known as the City of Salamanca was originally two separate communities, one on Little Valley Creek and the other on Great Valley Creek; the westernmost one of the two was called "Hemlock", a name derived from the numerous hemlock trees throughout the surrounding mountains. Hemlock was later renamed "West Salamanca" and (although it was marked on road signs as late as the 1990s) was eventually incorporated into the single City of Salamanca. The City was incorporated in 1913
City Historian James Griffith
is reachable at the following:
125 Main Street, Salamanca NY 14779
Phone: 716-945-2946
E-mail: [email protected]
or [email protected]
is reachable at the following:
125 Main Street, Salamanca NY 14779
Phone: 716-945-2946
E-mail: [email protected]
or [email protected]

The Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum
is located in a beautifully restored 1882 bank building consisting of 3 floors of displays and themed rooms.
Please visit the Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum - Admission is FREE and fully handicapped accessible.
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.salmun.com/history.html
www.salamancahistoricalmuseum.org
is located in a beautifully restored 1882 bank building consisting of 3 floors of displays and themed rooms.
Please visit the Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum - Admission is FREE and fully handicapped accessible.
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.salmun.com/history.html
www.salamancahistoricalmuseum.org