Dec. 2nd 1873 Architect and builder William Metcalf made a critical examination of the condition of the brick St. Mary’s church and declares it to be unsafe. He indicated that he has never seen such a flimsy job in all his experience. Built by Amsterdam…

Nov. 1st 1891 Forty-eight Italians arrived in Little Falls from Buffalo to work on the Little Falls – Dolgeville railroad. 1893 “Big Frank,” the little 90 pound kangaroo, which was to have boxed at the Star Academy, died in that building from cramps. 1952 Radio…

Oct. 1st 1875 The Merchants’ and Farmers Bank is doing business at the Banking House on Main Street in Little Falls. Banking hours included Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. 1883 Large crowds lined up to purchase tickets for the first passenger train to…

Sep. 1st 1821 A company of Indian chiefs passed through the village on their way to New York City to take part in a conference with the whites. They stayed at the MacKinister Tavern and attracted a great deal of attention. 1872 Belle Boyd, the…

Aug. 1st 1836 Regular passenger train service on a single track of the Schenectady – Utica division of the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad was inaugurated in Little Falls and the Mohawk Valley. Construction and freight trains had been running for some time. The first Mohawk…

Jul 1st 1816 There were two taverns in Little Falls, one was the “American House” at the northwest corner of John and Ann streets, and the other “Cranes” on Main Street. 1842 Washington Hall was built at the northwest corner of Mill and Ann streets…

Jun 26th 1885 The new brick yard on the south side of the river is in full operation. The first kiln of brick is now being burned and will be done next week. Jun 27th 1902 At the request of the Fire & Police Board,…

Jun. 19th 1903 Mrs. Emily E. Jones has been granted an absolute divorce from her husband, Hadley Jones, whose whereabouts are not known. Mrs. Jones, by virtue of the decree, will resume her maiden name, Mrs. Emily E. Neff. 1909 The newly completed Little Falls…

Jun. 12th 1908 After a heated discussion, the Board of Education reconsidered and will allow the graduating Class of 1908 to hold their exercises at the Skinner Opera House. The class had protested the BOE choice, the Methodist Church, was unsafe and their invitations listed…

Jun 5th 1756 During the French & Indian War, General Prideau camped at the little falls on his way to Fort Niagara.  His forces consisted of 2,680 Provincial troops, 2,300 British regulars, and 600 Indians. 1824 Increased travel on the Mohawk River and the new…