Western New York 1788 – 1935
…bridges allowed Bath Island and Goat Island to become accessible for industrial purposes. An eastern section of Goat Island was used for the manufacturing of iron. Manufacturing companies were built…
The Ice Bridge Disaster
…with the assistance of Hill they pulled Roth to shore and shouted for Hecock to jump to safety. Hecock heard the cries for help from Stanton and turned around. Hecock…
Historic Mill District
…until 1875 when new management took over the company and were able to attract various industries to the mill district. Most of the machinery utilized large belts to transmit the…
Erie & Ontario Railroad
…diminished. In order to compete with the canal, the businessmen of the Portage Road formed the Erie & Ontario Railroad Company. The original application for a charter to form the…
Toll Roads in Niagara
…these tolls were: 1 cent each for travelers on foot 2 cents each for a horse and rider Additional charges were added for a horse and carriage combination. Three toll…
The History of Clifton Hill
…to make way for a two storey building (today known as the Hollywood Wax Museum) worth $170,000. Clifton Hill has continued to evolve and has been transformed into the hub…
Changes to the Niagara Parks
…water use was discontinued because of contamination. In 1915, the Niagara Parkway from Chippawa to Fort Erie was completed. In 1919, the Niagara Parks Commission took over control and operation…
Sir Adam Beck Station #2
…in 1954. Generators: Units 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 went into service in 1955. Generators: Units 23 and 24 went into service in 1957. Generators: Units 25 and 26…
Historical Accounts from 1755 – 1877
…and by means of a small lock conveyed into a canal, formed within the bed of the river by a double row of logs of timber, fastened together and floating…
Historic Niagara Ice Bridges
…and streets were darkened. Ice and water forced the closure of the Ontario Power Company Generating Station. Workmen were not able to connect power from the neighbouring Electrical Development Company…