The Dale Family of Little Falls
The Little Falls Historical Society Museum would like to wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day with highlighting an Irish family, the Dale Family, who has had such a significant impact on the City of Little Falls.
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A massive fire, of mysterious origin, enveloped the Dasey block
“Washington Hall was built by S.W. Stimson at the corner of West Mill and South Ann, Little Falls, and was dedicated to free speech, anti-slavery, and temperance.”
2023 Writing Series Dedicated to Edward Cooney By Michael Cooney
Edward Cooney was City Historian for over forty years, president of the Herkimer County Historical Society, and one of the founding members of the Little Falls Historical Society.
Reverend Samuel Orvis lecture at Washington Hall on anti-slavery
“Washington Hall was built by S.W. Stimson at the corner of West Mill and South Ann, Little Falls, and was dedicated to free speech, anti-slavery, and temperance.”
Little Falls Library
Originally opened in 1814, the Little Falls Public Library has been serving the community for over two-hundred years.
The Barge Canal’s Influence
Did you know that in addition to bringing jobs and money to Little Falls, the Barge Canal also brought two Viking longships to the town?
Fair View Cemetery
Welcome to Little Falls’ Fair View Cemetery, located north of town. The land was purchased by the Village of Little falls on June 14th, 1859, as a “New Burying Ground,” and officially opened as “Fairview Cemetery” in 1898.
Feldmeier Equipment Inc.
Standing tall before you shines stainless steel with sharp lines protruding toward the sky – industry in the midst of greenery.
Architect Dwight J. Baum will draw the plans for new home
Architect Dwight J. Baum, of Riverdale, N.Y., will draw the plans for Frank Simpson’s new home at 39 Salisbury Street. – February 24, 1916, Cooney Archives
The Old Yellow Church Cemetery
Places with historic significance can often hold a lot of emotional energy. A sense of connection, feelings of reverence, or an air of solemn tranquility.