Native American Settlement in Niagara
…war against the Huron and the Neutral Native Americans. In 1649, the Seneca and other members of the Iroquois Nation attacked the Wenroe and Huron Native Americans. Over the next…
The Front
…or any of his supporters from hindering and interfering with Barnett and access into the gorge for his customers. In 1866, Saul Davis obtained another lease to build and operate…
Other Niagara Parks Buildings & Developments
…of the International Railway Company’s assets became the property of the Parks Commission and sold at auction for debt payment. The abandoned railway property allowed the Parks Commission to widen…
Streetcars in Niagara Falls, Canada
…1900, they sold their company to the Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto (Street) Railway Company. This company became known as the “NS&T”. Between April and August of 1900, the NS&T…
The Plan for the City of the Falls
…great Niagara Falls. Every person buying a lot would also be awarded one share in the City of the Falls Company. In addition, the City of Falls Company sold 2600…
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…
Grand Island
…Niagara Frontier including Grand Island. They called the island Ga-We-Not: meaning Great Island. The Seneca used this island as a game preserve and as an Native American burying ground. Following…
The Carillon Tower
…In 1998, the Carillon Tower underwent extensive renovations to both the exterior and interior. The Carillon was silenced until completion of construction in April of 2001. The Carillon is played…
Early Commerce In Niagara
As an increasing amount of people settled in Niagara so did the demand for supplies and services. As time went on, traffic along the Portage Road increased as travelers, soldiers…
Karel Soucek
…Whirlpool, Soucek became stranded for three hours. Upon being rescued and returned to shore, Soucek was arrested by the Niagara Parks police and charged with performing a stunt without a…