This day in history: November 19
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1807
Edward Ellice, acting as executor of the estate of his father, Alexander Ellice, leased to William Alexander all that Tract of Land situated at the Little Falls for $1,000 per year. He also stated “If War should unfortunately take place between Great Britain and America, Mr. Alexander is to be exempted from Rent during its continuance.”
1889
Village President Petree received a petition from all the village clergymen indicating that several “dance houses” and “concert halls” are believed to be a public nuisance and a menace to the morals of the town. They asked the village president to use every means of his power for their suppression.
1901
The New York Central Railroad ordered that engine crews currently living in Little Falls, a majority of whom have families and own homes and are some of our best citizens, must move to the ends of the railroad division. This involves 29 engineers and 28 firemen.
1947
Mayor Clifton E. Wagoner cut the ribbon to open the $2,500,000 project, changing the course of the Mohawk River and eliminating the dangerous gulf curve on the New York Central railroad through the city. The westward bound Empire State Express made the inaugural run over the new tracks.