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…
Charles Ellet Jr.
…feet (308 meters). Prior to its completion in 1849, nothing else compared to the length of the bridge. The only problem was that the bridge failed under wind forces in…
Sir Adam Beck Station #2
…which did this also doubled as generators. During the day, when water flow is increase to the Falls, water is released from the reservoir to compensate for this. As the…
More Daredevil Attempts in Niagara
…to be wood shavings. Flack had secured himself into his boat by a number of harnesses. Unfortunately, Flack’s boat over turned and Flack was unable to free himself before drowning….
The History of the Mowat Gates
…In 1936, in order to remove this obstruction, the Mowat Gates were moved to their current location at the northern Falls Avenue entrance to Queen Victoria Park at Clifton Hill….
Steven Trotter
…initial conquest. At the age of 32, Trotter wanted to challenge the Falls for a second time. On this occasion he brought his girlfriend Lori Martin, age 29, to join…
Drummond Hill
…owner of Drummond Hill was asked to donate more land in order to expand the cemetery. At first MacKenzie was reluctant to do so. He later sold more of his…
Harmanus
…to 1863, Mr. Crysler was a Reeve (Mayor) for the Town of Clifton. In 1843, he was a warden for Stamford Township. Harmanus Crysler was also known as a clever…
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…
Floral Clock
…second hand is 6.4 m long and weighs 250 pounds. This leads to a combined weight of 1,250 pounds for all three hands on this magnificent clock. The clock mechanism…