The Niagara Falls Power Company
In 1899, the company, the Niagara River Hydraulic Tunnel Power & Sewer Company, was re-organized and became the Niagara Falls Power Company. Edward Dean Adams, a New York financier, became…
The History of the Cataract House Hotel
…was sold by the trust company to the Eagle Tavern Corporation. On October 14th 1945 a fire erupted in the hotel and the Cataract House Hotel burned to the ground….
Robinson’s Pagodas
…of heavy timbers, and the outside of this tower was covered with a lattice veneer. This tower had three observation platforms at various heights of the tower. This tower stood…
Frontier Amusement Park Tower
…with an excellent view of the Niagara Gorge and the Falls. In 1909, the Frontier Amusement Park went into bankruptcy and the rides, including the observation tower, were torn down….
The Niagara Freedom Trail
…slaves were housed, given assistance to escape by people committed to antislavery. The Buffalo/Fort Erie communities were major conduits of the Underground Railroad. The escaping families were ferried across the…
Pelham, Ontario
The Town of Pelham is 125 square kilometers located northwest of the City of Welland. The Town of Pelham includes the communities of Fonthill, Fenwick, North Pelham and Ridgeville. Pelham…
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…
Robert Overacker
…this fatal error. His step-brother and a friend witnessed this unfolding tragedy as Overacker fell to his death to the water below, as the 15th person to challenge the Falls….
Biddle Staircase
In 1827, Nicholas Biddle commenced construction of a staircase from the top of Goat Island to the base of the gorge, which became known as the Biddle Stairs. The staircase…