This day in history: December 29
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Date(s) - 29/12/2025
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1836
There is some talk around of changing the name of the village to Clifton.
1910
Judge Rollin Smith has bequeathed his beautiful residence, at the corner of West Main Street and Waverly Place, to the community for a public library. The property itself is one of the finest in the city, and for that matter in the county.
1944
WW II Era – The attractive, stucco clubhouse at the Mohawk Valley Country Club, between Little Falls and Herkimer, was destroyed by an early morning fire. Fire apparatus could not get through the winding driveway which was blocked by snowdrifts and parked cars. Origin of the fire was believed to be in a lighted Christmas tree.