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This Month in History – Aug. 2023
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…
This Month in History – July, 2023
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…
This Week in History – Week of Jun. 26th
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,…
This Week in History – Week of Jun. 19th
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…
This Week in History – Week of Jun. 12th
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…
This Week in History – Week of June 5th
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…
This Week in History – Week of May 29th
May 29th 1827 An attempt by Judge Sanders Lansing, who represented the Ellice Estate, to write a second charter in 1826 was aborted. Judge Nathaniel Benton drew up a new, less restrictive third charter, in which a majority of trustees must be freeholders. This was…
This Week in History – Week of May 22nd
May 22nd 1861 The local press stated “Notwithstanding the hard times, failures and war rumors, our dairymen are hurrying forward their produce.” The streets of Little Falls were crowded with wagons as farmers shipped 1087 boxes of cheese weighing 70,503 pounds at the depot. Farmers…
This Week in History – Week of May 15th
May 15th 1917 The Buffalo Bill travelling show returned to Little Falls even though Buffalo Bill had retired. The show featured Jess Willard the former prize fighter. 2015 Artistic Director Vlad Iftinca and Bellinger Performing Arts presented an “Opera and Broadway Treasures” concert at the…
This Week in History – Week of May 8th
May 8th 1796 Mr. Bethune Dodd was appointed by the Presbytery to preach at the Octagon Church. The previous evening, he stayed at the home of John Porteous. 1895 The cannon boomed and the headlines declared “LITTLE FALLS IS A CITY AT LAST” as the…
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