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Crane's Tavern | The old stone tavern was built by William Alexander, son-in-law of John Porteous, and agent for the Ellice Estate, in 1808. | Photo c. early 1900s

Stag’s Head Tavern (formerly Crane’s Tavern)

On the 12th of July in 1812, Colonel Morgan, proprietor of the “Stag’s Head Tavern” (formerly Crane’s Tavern) entertained General Stephen Van Rensselaer and his officers on their way to the Canadian frontier. A sumptuous banquet was served followed by the usual toasts.”

The Main Street in Little Falls, N.Y. , circa 1955 -1965

My father told the story, many times, of how when he was a little boy, his mother had to hold his hand tightly when they made their way downtown to do their shopping on Main Street in Little Falls.

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