Prospect Rock Fall
…it was decided that another 80 tons of rock was going to be blasted from Prospect Point. The part that is to be blasted is barely on the gorge and…
Raymond Weaver
…working. The current of the Whirlpool grasped the boat for the four hours before changing currents allowed its release. Weaver completed his journey to the Queenston dock after seven hourss….
Kirk Jones
…this view and indicated that Kirk Jones had planned to go over the Falls as a stunt for the fame and fortune. The planning process was described as very unsophisticated…
Railway Roadhouse
…to consolidate diesel locomotive maintenance and repair operations. The roundhouse existed for 118 years before being demolished in November of 1971. The roundhouse turntable was sent to Attica, New York….
Train Stations in Niagara Falls, New York
In 1871, the Erie Railroad began a passenger service between the Village of Niagara Falls and the Village of Bellevue. In 1888, the first passenger and baggage depot for the…
Waterworks
…signed was for 10 years. When the agreement terminated in September of 1909, the City of Niagara Falls Waterworks was allowed to continue to operate its Niagara Parks plant for…
The History of Niagara Falls, NY Hotels
…this hotel was torn down to make way for the new Red Coach Inn In 1887, Mr. David Isaacs built the Prospect Hotel. It was located on Rainbow Boulevard at…
Prospect Point Observation Platform
…of the gorge were support for this projection. This observation platform stood until 1845, when it was removed for safety reasons although, during its existence there were no accidents recorded….
Niagara Falls Battlefield Towers
…at the top of the building. After many years, the tower fell victim to a severe storm which caused the tower to collapse. The house on which Fralick’s tower rested…
Other Niagara Tales
…helicopter was brought in to drop a lifeline to the stranded boat. The Niagara Queen was then able to be towed to safety by an American icebreaker employed by the…