The Battle of Beaverdams
…than 100 soldiers. Rather than trying to hang onto the fort without proper reinforcements and supplies, they decided to return to Fort Niagara. During their withdrawal, the Americans torched the…
The Third Suspension Bridge
…occurred during construction and with little interruption to rail traffic. This new structure raised the carrying capacity between 300 tons to 350 tons which was much more than any train…
The International Railway Bridge
…was redesigned. The pedestrian walkway was removed to allow room for another rail bed. The total length of this bridge is 3,651.5 feet (1113m) in three distinct sections: Canadian shoreline…
The Peace Bridge
…the bridge totaled to $4.5 million dollars, mainly through bond issues. The ground breaking ceremony took place on August 17th 1925. Completion was scheduled for spring of 1927. Major construction…
Powerhouse #1 & #2
From 1892 to 1894, the Niagara Falls Power Company built a horseshoe shaped tunnel extending from the Niagara Power Company Powerhouse. It required 20 million bricks to line and 800,000…
Niagara Power Generating Quick Facts
…Sir Adam Beck plants. At night, water is pumped into this reservoir which acts as a backup system. During the day, Ontario Hydro draws water from the reservoir to fill…
Annie Edson Taylor
…seeking fame and fortune. Taylor’s barrel was built with white Kentucky oak held together by seven iron hoops. It had a 56 cm diameter at the head, then widened to…
George L. Strathakis
In 1930, George Strathakis came to Niagara Falls to challenge the Niagara River. Strathakis would often take a rowboat into the Niagara River. Each trip would take him closer to…
Nathan T. Boya
…claimed the trip was for personal reasons, as opposed to the fame and fortune that other sought. The craft the Nathan Boya had built was a sphere shaped frame made…
Jessie W. Sharp
…of three persons to video tape his journey into the darkness of the river. Sharp’s motive for attempting this feat was to further his career in stunting. Jessie Sharp did…