This day in history: May 20

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1864

News notes:  Seven men and one woman were prosecuted in Little Falls for violation of the village law prohibiting cattle in the street and paid a fine of one dollar. There were 8 west bound and 7 east bound trains through Little Falls at this date.

1910

The Barge Canal construction has practically ruined the celebrated “Profile Rock” on Moss Island. A large concrete retaining wall is built alongside this historic structure. Initial plans called for entire obliteration of the rock, but a public appeal asked that as much of the rock be saved as possible.

1918

Clocks were turned ahead in Little Falls, as the community joined the rest of the country in the first Daylight Saving Time.

1977

It was a banner day for environmentalists as the decision was made that a Thruway connector bridge will not be built across Moss Island.  City officials siting “an indeterminable delay” at the federal level, reluctantly agreed to a route east of the island.