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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UNQ_international-crossing-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
The Black Rock Ferry was an important crossing to Canada throughout the 19th century until it ceased operations in 1949. The ferry wharf was located on a long, narrow stone pier constructed to protect Black Rock Harbor from the Niagara River. Orig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UNB_the-black-rock-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
The black rock that gave this area its name was located in the Niagara River at the bend of the present day Niagara Street, near School Street, north of where the Peace Bridge is now situated. Comprised of Onondaga limestone, the rock ledge jutted…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI2_black-rock-harbor-from-plantation-to-promised-land-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
[left panel] Black Rock Harbor. The Village of Black Rock received its name from a large rock outcropping that jutted into the river about a half mile south of this site. The original ferry crossing was located at the rock and a small village grew…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI1_broderick-park-distinctive-river-ecosystems-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
[left panel] Broderick Park Welcome to Broderick Park, a waterfront park of the City of Buffalo! Broderick Park is significant as the site of the Black Rock Ferry, a historic crossing point between the United States and Canada for over 120 years. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI0_nowak-pier-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Nowak Pier in honor of Henry J. Nowak Member of Congress "The Billion Dollar Man" for community service (1966-1992) constructed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District in cooperation with New York State Departmetn of Environmental Conserv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UHY_west-ferry-street-bascule-bridge-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
"Our world of today revolves around things which at one time couldn't be done because they were supposedly beyond the limits of human endeavor...don't be afraid to dream." - Joseph B. Strauss. The foot of West Ferry Street has been significant to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UHJ_tonawanda-rails-to-trails-historical_NY.html
Tonawanda Rails to Trails This 3.9 mile trail is composed of two segments on top of a former railroad bed in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda. The railroad corridor was operated for both freight and for passenger service dating back…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH5_thunder-over-the-niagara-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Batteries are fortifications used to protect the men and cannons as they take up positions in battle. The Niagara River had a number of these located on both sides of the river during the War of 1812. Made largely of wood and having two levels to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH2_harrowing-journey-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Freedom Seekers faced daunting odds and demonstrated remarkable courage. Most started their journeys with little knowledge of what lay before them, and many sought help from free blacks and sympathetic whites once they reached the north. Relativle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH1_underground-railroad-river-crossing-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Underground Railroad River Crossing From this site and from other places along the Niagara River escaping slaves were conducted across the boundary from the United States to freedom in Canada.
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