May 11, 1869: The Fink’s Bridge Bill
ON MAY 11, 1869 Governor John T. Hoffman signed the “Fink’s Bridge Bill” much to the delight of the residents and friends living east of Little Falls.
May 9, 1892: The Jewelers Weekly
On MAY 9, 1892, “The Jewelers Weekly” mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals.
On April 18, 1876, Dudley Burwell died at his home in what is now Moreland Park
On APRIL 18, 1876, Dudley Burwell, prominent Little Falls attorney and one-time member of the state legislature, died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.
The Skinner Opera House
On APRIL 7, 1899, the reserved seat sale was opened for the concert by the mandolin and banjo club of St. Lawrence University at the Skinner opera house.
The Little Falls Post Office
ON MARCH 30, 1797, John Porteous was appointed postmaster at the little falls, and the post office was located in his store. The early mail was delivered once a week punctually by Adam Feeter.
The Allegro Shoe Company
March 22, 1987: after being a thorn in the city’s side for the last ten years, the Allegro Shoe Company’s six story, 140,000 square foot building on South Ann Street is coming down.
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.
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.”
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.”
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
