May 23rd 1883 The State sold the basin, bounded by South Ann and East Mill streets, (Clinton Park) to the village for one dollar. The basin had used the Inland Canal as a feeder, and was connected to the Erie Canal via the Aqueduct so…

May 16th 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…

 May 9th 1884 Hours were set for the public library which is located in the Chronkhite opera house block. 1892 “The Jewelers Weekly” has mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals. The Little Falls man has a collection of more than 60,000…

May 2nd 1892 A freight train of the Central composed of 135 cars passed through Little Falls. It was probably the longest train ever drawn by one engine, being over a mile in length.  1897 A council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in…

Apr. 25th 1887 A human skeleton was found in a box which had floated down the Mohawk River and grounded on Moss Island. It was joined together by wires and was evidently the property of some doctor. Queer driftwood! 1895 The Cronkhite Opera House had…

Apr. 18th 1876 Dudley Burwell, prominent Little Falls attorney and one-time member of the State legislature, died at his home in what is now Moreland Park. He donated the land for the park and is buried at the top-of-the-hill with his beloved dog. 1894 Date…

Apr. 11th 1952 Attorney George Fiesinger sent a letter to the Police and Fire Board urging enforcement of a state law that children under 16 not be permitted to enter a theater unless accompanied by an adult. No action was taken. 1961 The University of…

Apr. 4th 1793 Before the Octagon Church was built, an agreement was drawn up stating that preaching was to be in German and English on alternating Sundays, and pews were to be sold to the highest bidders. 1833 Lawyer Arphaxed Loomis advertised water rights for…

Mar. 21st 1844 A Leap Year Ball was held at the Washington Hall which had been erected by S. W. Stinson in 1842. 1884 Mr. Lookin is building a hotel adjoining the West Shore Railroad station. 1903 The contract for erecting the Hotel Richmond was…

March 14th 1794 To attract skilled craftsmen to settle in Little Falls, it was determined that an improved road was needed. On this date, Porteous received a letter from Albany informing him that the Senate, led by Southern members, had defeated a bill for road…