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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26A3_international-rainbow-bridge-commemoration_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
The adjacent stone monument commemorates the visit of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to view the site of the Rainbow Bridge on June 7, 1939. Originally laid at the base of the carillon tower, it was severely damaged by an auto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM196H_niagara-park-greenhouses_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
These greenhouses were erected in the year 1946 as a part of the design of the Niagara Parks Commission to develop the natural magnificence of this historic district and to display its charms for the benefit not only of those who are residents of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM196F_niagara-falls-park-and-river-railway-powerhouse_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
The Niagara Falls Park and River Railway Powerhouse, built on this site in 1892, was the first hydraulic powerhouse to use water from the Canadian side of the Niagara River. It generated 2100 hp of direct current electricity for the electric railw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192F_indian-ossuary_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
200 yards north west of the highest point was situated thelargest Indian Ossuary yetdiscovered in the Province. First discovered in 1828.Bones and sand removed in 1908.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192E_stamford-cottage_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
200 yards north east of this point stood"Stamford Cottage" later known as"Stamford Park" the home ofSir Peregrine Maitland, Lieutenant Governorof Upper Canada from 1818 to 1828.The property was purchased in 1822 andconsisted of a 'cottage' and gat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18ZA_niagara-portage-road_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
Following the cession of the east bank of the Niagara River to the United States in 1783, the British authorities felt compelled to transfer the portage road around Niagara Falls to the west bank of the river. Opened in 1789 by a group of private …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18Z8_edgeworth-ussher-esq_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
Edgeworth Ussher, Esq.November 16, 1838Here rests, in the hope of a joyfulresurrection, the mortal remains ofEdgeworth Ussher, Esq., whose devotionto his sovereign and exertions in thecause of his country at a critical periodof the history of Cana…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17XW_upper-suspension-bridge_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
This plaque marks the entrance to the Upper Suspension Bridge, opened in July 1869, then the longest suspension bridge in the world. The iron cables were hung from timber towers. In 1884-87, this wooden bridge was changed to steel. In 1898, this s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17XV_upper-steel-arch-bridge_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
An abutment of the Upper Steel Arch Bridge built on this site 1897-98, is visible on the U.S. shore of the river. Also known as the Falls View Bridge and the Honeymoon Bridge, it stood until January 27, 1938, when an ice jam pushed the bridge off …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17XU_table-rock_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
This is the site of the historic landmark, Table Rock, a shelf of bare rock 61 metres (200 feet) long, 18.3 metres (60 feet) wide. Once part of the crest of the Horseshoe Falls it was left isolated when the Falls receded. Rock falls in 1818, 1828,…
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