Niagara Falls, Ontario
…cartoon characters in animated light displays. Fireworks and live concerts are available during this time to satisfy everyone of any age. Cost is free and refreshment vendors are on site….
The Beginning of the Niagara Parks
…force the Federal government into action. The Government of Canada responded by creating a Federal Niagara Parks Commission but no action to develop a national park was undertaken. The Americans…
The American Revolution in Niagara
…and the Oneida Native Americans supported the Americans. In 1778, the British and their supporters were forced to retreat westward to the Niagara area by the Americans, along with French…
Niagara Power Generating Quick Facts
…two sections: The Ontario Power Generation Company and the Ontario Power Distribution Company. At the current time, both New York State Power Authority – Niagara Project and Sir Adam Beck…
Skylon Tower
…the company Farkas, Barron & Jablonsky of Toronto and New York. In May of 1964, construction began on the Skylon Tower measuring 158.5 metres tall on land atop the moraine and…
Sir Adam Beck Station #1
On New Years day 1917, voters approved the construction of the Queenston-Chippawa power project. Construction began in May and continued for the next four and a half years. The digging…
The Battle of Lundy’s Lane
…American out numbered the British and the battle of Lundy’s Lane continued into the night. The Americans forced the British to abandon Lundy’s Lane Hill and retreat a short distance…
Niagara Falls, USA Streetcars
…railway as motor cars and buses made the journey much more convenient and comfortable. On August 20th 1937, the last high speed electric railway car traveled between Niagara Falls and…
The First Suspension Bridge
…and the State of New York for the formation of two companies with the ability to construct a bridge at or near the Falls. The companies were the Niagara Falls…
Oak Hall
…that allowed the International Railway Company to build and operate incline railways and elevators and where necessary to acquire those which already existed through terms fixed by an arbitrator. The…