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Gates-Myers Mansion: The Balloon Farm, Frankfort, New York

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on July 4, 1880

On July 4, 1880, a crowd of 15,000 gathered in Little Falls to watch the maiden flight of balloonist Mary Hawley.

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on May 29, 1827

On May 29, 1827, An attempt by Judge Sanders Lansing, who represented the Ellice Estate, to write a second charter in 1826 was aborted.

Thomas Burh Home | The Knights of Columbus | 690 East Main Street, Little Falls, New York.

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on May 2, 1897

On May 2, 1897, a council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in the old Gymnasium Hall in the McCauley Building in Little Falls.

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on April 6, 1903

On April 6, 1903, the South Side Athletic Club has been reorganized with Frank O’Hara as manager. The club is negotiating for ball grounds on the north side between Little Falls and Herkimer that can be reached by trolley.