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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CUH_the-falls-view-bridges_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
The first international bridge built near the falls was known as the Upper Suspension or New Suspension Bridge. When it was opened in 1869 with a 1,260-foot (384-meter) span, it was the longest suspension bridge ever constructed. The bridge was wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CSE_port-of-entry-marker-and-wilson-boat-house_Wilson-NY.html
This stone commemorates Wilson Harbor as a Port of Entry. The early growth of Wilson Harbor was spearheaded by Luther Wilson (first son of our founder Reuben Wilson). In the late 1800's this area contained many boathouses and storehouses, used to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1COL_o-connell-island_Wilson-NY.html
In the early 1920's, O'Connell Island provided winter access for Sunset Island residents by means of a removable foot bridge placed across Tuscarora Bay. This bridge connected the northwestern area of O'Connell Island to the old Island Store on Su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CO6_tabor-bridge_Wilson-NY.html
Dr. Hiram B. Tabor, Wilson Physician for 45 years, built this house beside bridge in 1846 on land acquired from Simon Sheldon.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CO5_lockport-bank_Lockport-NY.html
Established 1829. First and only bank in Niagara County until 1837. Used as bank until 1852.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CO1_toll-gate-hill_Lockport-NY.html
Toll Gate built and owned by the Lockport - Wrights Corners Plank Road Co. One of three toll roads in Niagara County 1849-1905.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CM6_cold-springs-cemetery_Lockport-NY.html
Cold Springs Cemetery. Jesse Hawley, who first advocated building Erie Canal in 1805, is buried here. Friend of DeWitt Clinton.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CGF_gad-pierce-tavern_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Gad Pierce Tavern. Site of 1807 tavern built by Gad Pierce. US Militia delayed a British and Indian attack here on Dec 20, 1813 and escaped thru back door. Tavern rebuilt after war.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CE7_dec-19th-1813_Lockport-NY.html
DEC. 19th, 1813. Site of log cabin arsenal used by settlers, who with the aid of the Tuscaroras halted the British from burning areas eastward.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CB8_site-of-first-house_Niagara-Falls-NY.html
Built by Judge Porter in 1808. Many notable visitors and friendly Indians were received within its walls.