White Water Rafting
…and was about two miles downstream of a five mile route to Lewiston, New York. The three dead persons were identified as: Julia Martinez, of Toronto; David Ross, of Toronto…
Lincoln Beachy
…piloting an aircraft to attend the joint United States – Canadian International Carnival at Buffalo and Fort Erie. The airplane was a Curtiss biplane and was piloted by Lincoln Beachy…
The Wisconsin Glacier (Niagara)
…Wisconsin Glacier was the consequence of the Great Lakes surrounding Niagara Peninsula and the Niagara Falls themselves. The glacial period occurred over 65,000 years ago and it appeared in three…
Hogg Island
…to deepen the channel and in the process created this island. The island is believed to have been named after one of the construction workers, Thomas Hogg. The island remained…
Stamford Township
This township was first allotted to about twelve families. Among the first white people to settle in Stamford in 1776, were the Cooks and the Durham’s from New Jersey. Lundy’s…
Walter G. Campbell
…trunks and a cork life preserver while on the boat. After departing from his friends, he set out from shore with his dog onboard. Campbell had to stand to use…
The Hotel LaFayette History
…running water, phone service and private or public baths. The main bottom floor consisted of a dining room, a museum and a bazaar and three floors had iron balconies on…
Prospect Point Observation Tower
…an observation deck and was accessible from the mainland. Also the tower was planned to have an elevator shaft to the base of the Niagara Gorge and the Maid of…
Three Sisters Island
…daughters and his infant son. In 1834, the first island closest to Goat Island was still known as Deer Island. The second island became known as Asenath, the third as…
Nathan T. Boya
…claimed the trip was for personal reasons, as opposed to the fame and fortune that other sought. The craft the Nathan Boya had built was a sphere shaped frame made…