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This Week in History – Week of May 2nd
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. Â 1897 A council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in…
This Week in History – Week of April 25th
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…
This Week in History – Week of Apr. 18th
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…
This Week in History – Week of Apr. 11th
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…
This Week in Little Falls’ History – Week of April 4th
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…
This Week in History – Week of March 21st
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…
This Week in History – Week of March 14th
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…
This Week in History – Week of March 7th
Mar. 7th 1879 An immense crowd of 2,000 people witnessed the masquerade carnival at the canal rink. The costumes were varied and grotesque, and much fun was had by all present. The music was provided by the Citizens’ Band. 1882 The St. Lawrence county papers…
This Week in History – Week of Feb. 28th
Feb. 28th 1936 Clemens Drug Store at 507 East Main Street advertised ice cream at 25 cents per pint and 39 cents per quart. An electric corn popper with a can of Jolly Time Popcorn sold for 98 cents. Mar. 1st 1814 At a meeting,…
This Week in History – Week of Feb. 21st
Feb. 22nd 1893 Severe snow storms over the past week nearly buried the train coming to Little Falls from Dolgeville. Near Crum Creek the train was stalled in a big drift about ten feet deep. All that was visible of the engine was the smoke…
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