This day in history: January 7
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Date(s) - 07/01/2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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1909
The city’s long cherished desire for a good modern hotel is realized at last with the opening of the Richmond (later Hotel Snyder) today. It is believed that it is the finest hostelry between Albany and Syracuse. The first big event was a banquet to honor Homer P. Snyder and Fred G. Teall who, with their wives, were about to leave for a trip around the world.
1942
WW II Era – With hundreds of residents participating and thousands of others giving splendid cooperation, Little Falls experienced its first “blackout” test with success. The fire alarm at 9:12 p.m. signaled residents to darken their homes, and the city was shrouded in complete darkness for 15 minutes.