This Week in History – Week of April 5th
Apr. 5th 1892 Some property owners on East Main Street have begun proceedings against the Dolgeville Railroad Company for damages sustained by the bridging and cutting down of the highway in their vicinity. Damage in every case is laid at $1,000. 1973 Mayor Wind sent…
Somebody Needs a Hero, Maybe That’s You!
Date: April 22, 2021 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern Cost: FREE for LFHS Alumni Network members Many people attribute part of their professional success and growth to the guidance of someone who was willing to challenge them to think differently and open their eyes…
March Poll Results
In our March poll* we asked “How many countries outside the U.S. do LFHS Alumni live in?” Most voters thought the answer would be 6 to 10, and nobody picked the correct range! Our alumni live in 18 different countries! Mind you, it’s a very…
This Week in History – Week of March 29th
Mar. 29th 1832 The Gansevoort Estate of Albany, which purchased local lands of Ellice, agreed to set up a public square as suggested by Arphaxed Loomis. It is now Western Park (Burke Park.) 1844 Temperance – The ladies of the village have sent to the…
This Week in History – Week of March 22nd
Mar. 22nd 1832 A strong hope was indulged that after petitioning for a bank at this place for the last ten years, and after frequent favorable reports that our wants would be gratified, but when it came to a showdown it was killed, the reason…
This Week in History – Week of March 15th
Mar. 15th 1790 County Commissioners issued John Porteous a license “to retail Strong Liquors” presumably at his home/ store/ tavern at the little falls. 1807 A private military company was formed, and a troop of horse or cavalry was organized from members who owned saddle…
This Week in History – Week of March 8th
Mar. 8th 1815 The first Little Falls library was incorporated at a meeting at Crane’s Tavern with 30 citizens in attendance. Thomas Smith was elected as chairman. 1886 $250,000 in bonds were voted to begin construction of a municipal waterworks located at Beaver Creek, Klondike,…
Prom Days
Remember our Prom days? Getting dressed up, different themes, and having a good time. Were you on prom committee to help make events special?
This Week in History – Week of March 1st
Mar. 1st 1814 At a meeting, residents of Little Falls gave their consent and professed a desire to erect a library in the village. 1839 Richard Ray Ward transferred land to Nicholas Devereaux for a Catholic cemetery in Little Falls. Note: The one-half acre of…
This Week in History – Week of February 22nd
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…