Toll Roads in Niagara
…of his residence at Clark Hill (currently Oak Hall). This toll gate was later moved to Chippawa. Tolls were: 5 cents for each horse and carriage combination 10 cents for…
John Augustus Roebling
…to Roebling, who was trained for the life of an engineer. When the opportunity was brought forward, Roebling took jobs related to his chosen profession. John Roebling began his engineering…
The Life of Sir Harry Oakes
…was named Oakes Park and opened for public use in 1931. Oakes Park is still in public use today. Harry Oakes is best known for his contribution of Oakes Garden…
Niagara Tunnel Project Members
…construction company in Germany and Austria. Strabag’s current CEO is Peter Haselsteiner. The company has approximately 40,000 workers employed world wide and their total revenue in 2005 amounted to 9.8…
Early Tourism at Table Rock
…base of the Horseshoe Falls should be replaced with a hydraulic lift. The Fensom Elevator Works Company of Toronto was selected to install this lift for $7,300. The hydraulic lift…
History of Chippawa
…Niagara River into the Chippawa Creek. This man-made island became known as Hogg Island. It is believed the island was named after one of the workmen, Thomas Hogg. The course…
Illumination of the Falls
…illumination lights were being provided for free by the Ontario Power Company. Twenty-four new lights were mounted in a row on the Ontario Power Company water surge tank, located next…
The Ice Bridge Disaster
…rushed toward the Stanton’s in a desperate attempt to save them. Hecock reached the Stanton’s and helped Eldridge lift his wife to her feet. Together they tried to get Clara…
Historical Accounts from 1755 – 1877
…still further off; but it is only when the air is very clear and there is a fine blue sky which however are very common occurrences in this country, that…
Karel Soucek
…Aero Car. This attempt failed when his moped hit a bolt and was derailed, only 6 m into the trip. A safety harness worn by Soucek saved his life by…