From the Herkimer County Historian – The New York Central Railroad was like a tree with roots in the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, and a trunk extending westward to Chicago and St. Louis.
From the Little Falls Evening Times Archives – The new Gateway Theatre on North Ann street will be opened to the public next Monday night, and the public has a treat coming.
Little Falls Evening Times – Opening of the new swimming pool near the Monroe Street field was a big splash. About 400 swimmers, mostly children, were on hand for the first dip.
Herkimer County News 1896
Uncover Still On Farm Of Josiah Winants
From the Little Falls Historical Society Archives, The Little Falls Evening Times, Tuesday, September 30, 1938.
From the Little Falls Historical Society Archives. First printed in the July 14, 1931 Little Falls Evening Times.
Sheltered in a deep curved gorge along the main transportation route across New York, Little Falls became a manufacturing leader in the latter half of the 19th century.
The presentation on March 26 at the WCA was so well attended that there was standing room only! Mike Potter presented wonderful photos that dated from late the 1800s to the early 1900s. The photos highlight Little Falls streets and transportation during that time period.
The Little Falls Historical Society Museum works to preserve and highlight the community’s history. Members of the society work hard to collect, archive, digitize and otherwise preserve Little Falls’ story.
This photo is one of many that can be found in David Krutz’s book, Distant Drums, Herkimer County in the War of the Rebellion. The book offers a unique insight into the Civil War period including stories and photos of the area. Distant Drums can be purchased at the Little Falls Historical Society Museum. It’s an amazing, one-of-a kind look into Little Falls and the rest of Herkimer County during this important time in our history.
David Krutz was born, raised, and still resides in Little Falls, New York. He is a graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University, and has been a life-long student of the Civil War. This is his first literary effort.
Little Falls Historical Society Museum staff are working hard getting ready for the season opening in May. A new Sports Wing is underway with trophies, photos, and more, that will be on display for the season opening. As local historians pour over many photos featuring local Little Falls athletes, deciphering who are in the photos is proving to be a challenging task.
At a recent gathering of staff historians, they decided to ask the Little Falls residents for help. Will you help us?
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OPENING AFTERNOON CROWD taxed tacilities at the new Little Falls Francis S. Skinner Municipal Pool. In foreground is fenced off area for small children, with shallow water. Swimming area for older persons is considerably larger and diving area is at right.
Gorge View Highway Looking East