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Little Falls, NY

  • This day in history: August 17

    1880

    Dr. Perkins and geologist Hall explored the “Hinman Hole” off of West Monroe Street near the cities boundary, and announced their findings. The cave opening is 394 feet above the Mohawk River, is 70 feet deep, and the surface area of the floor is 100 square feet.

    1917

    The Red Cross is having their duck sale this evening at the corner of Main and Second Streets.

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

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