This day in history: April 24
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Date(s) - 24/04/2025
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1833
In the first village census, it was reported Little Falls had 1602 inhabitants of whom 85 were listed as “colored.”
1911
A huge boulder rolled 326 feet down from the Rollway cliffs on the South Side, and plunged through the roof of a German Street (Flint Avenue) residence landing on the second story bed of Frank Van Wie , carrying the bed and Van Wie through to the cellar. Mr. Van Wie was killed instantly. A mother and a young child in a room below that of Van Wie’s were unharmed.
1936
The Rovazzi Grill on Second Street advertised a mushroom stew sandwich for15 cents and spaghetti with chicken for 40 cents.
1983
The Mohawk Valley Choral Society and Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Christensen, Conductor presented Mozart’s “Requiem” at St. Mary’s Church before a large audience..
1986
The Evening Times received a letter from President Ronald Reagan congratulating the newspaper on its !00th anniversary of publishing and service to the greater Little Falls community.
