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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NEU_the-parting-of-the-waters_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Here, the upper Niagara River divides into two channels. To the left of the river becomes the American Rapids. To the right, the other 90% becomes the Horseshoe Rapids. In the distance are Grand Island and Navy Island, the two largest islands in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NES_the-niagara-portage_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
The Niagara Portage. For thousands of years the seven-mile-long Niagara Portage linked Lake Ontario to Lake Erie by providing travelers with a land route around Niagara Falls. The portage trail ran from the Upper Landing, 1.5 miles above the falls…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NEH_luna-island_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Located between the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls, this island was named in the 19th century for the beautiful moonlit rainbows visitors could see here on nights when the moon is full or near full. Caused by the mist from the falls, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NE9_thomas-v-welch_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Founder of the Free Niagara Movement, he helped to preserve Niagara Falls in its natural beauty for the world and make it the first state park in the U.S. in 1885.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NE7_the-seminary-of-our-lady-of-angels_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Foundation Day: November 21, 1856. Feast of the Presentation of Mary. Co-Founders: Most Reverend John Timon, C.M. First Bishop of Buffalo; and Reverend John J. Lynch, C.M. First President of SOLA, First Archbishop of Toronto. First Location: St. J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NB8_bailo-hall-1992_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Completed in 1992, Bailo Hall houses the admissions offices and interview rooms for prospective students. The two-story stone and brick building was built through the generosity of Rose Marie Bailo in memory of her husband, Joh Bailo, and her son,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MQN_bergholz_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Bergholz German Lutheran Settlement Founded Oct. 12, 1843 This site of Holy Ghost Church and 6 acres in village center donated by Hon. Washington Hunt
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MI1_niagara-falls-veterans-memorial_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
[centerpiece][front] The names you see enshrined here are not those of timid men but rather those who gave [right side] their lives for freedom ★ "It is foolish and wrong [rear] to mourn the men who died rather we should thank God that such …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MEX_the-carnegie-building_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Erected in 1902, this was originally the Library, one of over 2,500 public libraries donated by Andrew Carnegie to communities across America. This great man donated over $350 million of his fortune to various causes incl. this at Niagara. Renovat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KER_in-memory-of-those-who-for-their-splendid-spirit-of-duty_Burt-NY.html
1914 World War 1918 This tablet erected by Newfane Post 873 In memory of those who for their splendid spirit of duty and patriotism were chosen from this township to serve the Allied cause Aiken, Bryan · Allen, Frank · Andrews, …