The Michigan Central Railway Cantilever Bridge
…by an ordinary truss type bridge hung form the ends of the cantilever. Provisions had been built into this bridge to allow for expansion and contraction, allowing the ends to…
The Sightseeing Helicopter
…Bell Aerospace test pilots: Richard Carlin and Ernest Panapinto responded to an emergency call. They were able to swim out to the wreckage and recover the body of Horning. The…
Portage Road
…It was this trail that would become the forerunner of the Portage Road. This trail was the only one to cross the newly settled land from Queenston (north) to Chippawa…
Niagara Falls, Ontario
…gallery of Disney 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…
The Schooner
…ship was towed by Captain James Rough from Black Rock to Navy Island. At this location the “Michigan” was pointed towards the Falls in mid-river and prior to the voyage,…
William “Red” Hill Jr.
…into his barrel to complete his journey to Queenston. Upon arriving at Queenston after two and a half hours, Hill Jr. and his mother went to Fairview Cemetery to lay…
Falls View Railway Station
…this location for sightseeing purposes. Fast trains were stopped for 5 minutes before continuing. The Michigan Central Railroad continued this practice until the mid 1920’s. The Michigan Central Railway built…
Niagara Parks Financial Affairs
…revenue was considerably less than was expected. In order to compensate for this deficit and to generate new capital, the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commission decided to franchise facilities…
Oak Hall
…House. This project took four years to complete. In 1928, Harry Oakes and his family moved into their rebuilt mansion which was situated on top of Clark Hill overlooking Dufferin…
The Battle of Queenston Heights
…to the end the first of many battles yet to come. As a result of this military blunder, American General Van Rensselaer resigned his command and was replaced by Brigadier…