Visiting the
Museum Complex
Enjoy the history of Elma by visiting the Elma Museum Complex in the Elma Village Green Park, which includes: Hurd House Museum, Hurd & Briggs 1846 Sawmill, Barn Museum, and Springbrook Mill Gear & Axle Shelter, located at 3011 Bowen Road in Elma New York, in Erie County, which is less than 20 miles East-South-East of Downtown Buffalo.
Historic Hurd House
It was in 1846 when Clark W. Hurd built his home in a settlement that would later known as Elma. Mr. Hurd would become an important figure in the founding of our great community.
Barn Museum
Built by members of the Society in 2005 and then expanded in 2017, the Barn Museum houses artifacts reflecting Elma’s agricultural and business history.
Springbrook Mill
1844 Mill Gear & Axle Shelter
Located next to the Sawmill is the shelter housing the restored Mill Gear and Axle from the Springbrook Mill 1844.
Hurd & Briggs Sawmill
1846 Sawmill Powered by a Water Wheel
In 1845 Clark W. Hurd, Joseph Briggs and Allen & Hiram Clark dug a mill race from Buffalo Creek (also known as Big Buffalo Creek on old maps) and they constructed a dam to divert water for the operation of a sawmill.
Location of Elma Museum Complex in Elma Village Green Park
