This day in history: October 24

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Date(s) - 24/10/2025
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1884

Thomas Dale’s sons have commissioned the erection of a fine brick dwelling on Petrie Street, near the corner of Alexander. The building, designed by G. Edward Cooper of Utica, will be fitted with all the modern improvements. The bricks were from the old Catholic church.

1915

Festivities concluded today with a solemn high mass to celebrate the formal reopening of St. Mary’s church. The church has undergone extensive modernization highlighted by the installation of the beautiful stained glass windows made at the studios of John Hardman & Company of Birmingham, England.

1941

Robert Livingston and Edward Marion announced that Bernard J. Malone had been added to their firm as an associate. The law offices were located on the fourth floor of the Burrell building.

1987

Two local teachers, and one retired local history teacher are producing a videotape program “Journey to Yesterday: A Visual History of Little Falls.” Ralph Van Horn , legendary former history teacher, is narrator and current history teacher, Hector Allen, assists. Biology teacher, Joe Loiacono is the cameraman. Over a three-year period it is hoped to have three 1 ½ video presentations.