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Nestled among the Allegany National Forest, our New York and Pennsylvania facilities offer scenic views, breathtaking beauty, and small-town charm. Our idyllic locations provide thousands of miles of biking and hiking trails as well as fresh lakes and waterways perfect for boating and fishing, or relaxing, taking in the gorgeous landscape, and floating the day away.

Our locations are also rich in history – from the oil and lumber era of the 1930s and 40s to the modern creation of Fortune 500 companies like Zippo Manufacturing and Case Cutlery, Inc., and more.

You will also find excellent universities at three of our five locations, as well as numerous training programs in the surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more about living in the Alleganies.

Welcome to Olean

The hub of Cattaraugus County, Olean, is located in the southwestern part of New York State. An expansive city, Olean serves as the county’s financial, business, transportation, and entertainment center.

Olean has two elementary schools, a middle school, and the city’s public high school. Additionally, Archbishop Walsh Academy is Olean’s Roman Catholic school for grades K-12. A branch of Jamestown Community College is also located in the city. St. Bonaventure University is a few miles to the west in the town of Allegheny.

Much of southeastern New York offers affordable rural living. The hills and river valleys provide a scenic area to raise a family. The beautiful surroundings also make for perfect hiking days. Nearby is the town of Ellicottville, boasting a ski resort, small shops, breweries, wineries, and several restaurants.

Learn more about Olean at: https://cityofolean.org

Find out more about Ellicottville, NY at: https://www.ellicottvilleny.com

Welcome to Salamanca

Salamanca is a charming city located in Cattaraugus County, New York. iIt is nestled within the Allegheny Indian Reservation, one of two governed by the Seneca Nation of New York, and is situated in the foothills of the Allegheny River.

Salamanca is home to dozens of activities, including farmers’ markets, the Falling Leaves Festival, the Pow Wow, and the Silver Bells Parade. Don’t forget to visit the Seneca Allegany Casino!

Learn more about Salamanca at: http://www.salmun.com

Find out more about Seneca Allegany Casino at: https://senecaalleganycasino.com

Welcome to Cuba

Cuba is located on the western border of Allegheny County. With a rich historical background, the federally recognized tribe of Seneca Native Americans has a reservation on the western town line.

Cuba has elementary, middle, and high schools. It also features a Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) program location.

Be in the middle of it all! In addition to being about 30 minutes from Olean and Allegheny, which include Jamestown Community College and St. Bonaventure University, another 30-minute drive brings you to Alfred University and Houghton College.

Starting in the 1870s, Cuba was a notable cheese-producing town in New York. In the early 20th century, Cuba was known as the “Cheese Capital of the World.”

Need a quick list of reasons to live in Cuba? Cuba Lake, The Seneca Oil Spring, McKinney Stables, and Cuba Cheese!

Learn more about Cuba at: https://www.cubany.org

Find out more about Cuba Lake at: https://exploregeneseevalley.com/entries/cuba-lake/f03bf308-18d9-48fd-b416-80b448f4488c

Welcome to Bradford

Bradford is a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, located close to the border of New York State. Visit the city of Buffalo, New York – only an hour and a half drive away! Pittsburgh is approximately a three-and-a-half-hour drive away, but if you’d prefer to fly, the local Bradford Regional Airport offers direct flights to Pittsburgh, D.C., and several other locations!

Bradford has a rich history in oil, lumber, and aviation. It is home to Zippo Manufacturing, W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery, American Refining Group, and many historical companies and products.

Bradford is a center of education, with an elementary school, middle school, and a public high school. You also have access to a few private schools in the area. A branch of the University of Pittsburgh is within the city, and St. Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College are within a 30-minute drive.

Love nature? Bradford is perfect for you! It is located near the Allegheny State Park, the third-largest state park in the United States, and the Allegheny National Forest, the only national forest in Pennsylvania. The Tuna Valley Trails Association has constructed several miles of trails in the community, with a master plan of over 50 miles currently being planned, funded, and implemented.

The surrounding area has several golf courses, and if you’d prefer a day at the range, or take a drive to Ellicottville, New York.

Learn more about Bradford at: http://www.bradfordpa.com/common/content.asp?PAGE=137

Find out more about McKean County at: https://www.mckeancountypa.org

Find out more about Ellicottville at: https://www.ellicottvilleny.com

Welcome to Houghton

Houghton is a hamlet located in the town of Caneadea in Allegheny County, western New York, on the bank of the Genesee River.

Houghton is home to the private Houghton University, a Christian, coeducational college.

Love the outdoors? Houghton is the home of Letchworth State Park, which features Balloons Over Letchworth, a balloon ride company. Houghton is also the home of the Allegheny Hills Golf Course, Swain Ski Resort, and the Finger Lakes Trail.

Learn more about Houghton University at: https://www.houghton.edu

Find out more about Letchworth State Park at: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth