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Little Falls, NY

  • This day in history: September 26

    1792

    A meeting was held and eighty- eight subscribers agreed to furnish funds to build an eight sided union church to be known as the Octagon Church. John Porteus donated the land and burial ground for the church as well as twenty pounds. The eight sides of the church denoted that it was intended for all denominations.

    1831

    In a letter entitled “Dear Posterity,” 33 year old Hon. Arphaxed Loomis wrote a letter which was put in the cornerstone of the Presbyterian Church at the corner of Albany and Ann streets. In it he recounts what was happening in the community, then a small village of 1,300 inhabitants when he was village president.

    1910

    “The MacKinnon mills have closed, but there is nothing to worry about” said the Evening Times. Soon later, owner Robert MacKinnon, who was earning $90,000 to $120,000 per year filed for bankruptcy, and then lost $110,000 in Mexican Bonds. He went to work in Livingston’s shirt waist company in Little Falls for $25 a week.  He died here at the home of his sister.

    1930

    Former local south side merchant, Louis Malkoon, and his son, Rocco, were found shot to death, at close range, alongside a road in the Town of Frankfort. State Police believe the slayings were a result of a bootleg war. Some local men were quizzed regarding the crime.

  • Many thanks to Louie Baum for his research for This Day in History.

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    Benton Hall Academy

    June 12, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    A community begins and ends with its children, this is particularly true in Little Falls, as well as small towns across America.

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    Little Falls City Hall

    June 12, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    City Hall stands out among the architecture of downtown Little Falls and is a testament to the spirit and community of Little Falls.

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    Civil War Soldier

    June 12, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    The Brave Defenders monument has stood proudly here since 1877, serving as a reminder of the loyal citizens of Little Falls who waged war against the Confederacy. 

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    Gettysburg Address Monument

    June 7, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    In February of 1861, hundreds of residents gathered at the train station here in Little Falls to catch a glimpse of a lanky, bearded Midwesterner.

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    Loomis-Burrell House

    June 7, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    Welcome to the Loomis-Burrell House, situated at 676 East Main Street, built in 1832 by Judge Arphaxed Loomis.

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    Richard Ray Ward House

    June 7, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    Welcome to the Richard Ray Ward House, located at 721 East Main Street. Built in 1860, this Italianate style house showcases a flat roof that was popular during its time.

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    Rotary Park

    Rotary Park

    June 7, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    Located on the Mohawk River, Little Falls, like most cities and towns built along New York’s rivers, relies heavily on their waters.

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    Stone Crusher Buildings

    June 7, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    Along the former and present railroad tracks which run parallel to the Mohawk River are two stone crusher buildings, each built in 1906.

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    The Tragedy at Taylor Driving Park

    June 7, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    The Taylor Driving Park was a bustling and popular attraction that offered a variety of entertainment options for visitors.

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    The Old Bank Building

    The Old Bank Building: Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    June 6, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society Museum

    Little Falls, New York, once the cheese capital of the world, is now a town filled with rich history on every street.

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