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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UNS_industrial-powerhouse-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Black Rock developed dramatically in the 19th century due to the Erie Canal and its competing railroads. Mills, factories, and an array of manufacturing plants were constructed along the waterfront with immigrant neighborhoods and commerical areas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UNQ_international-crossing-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
The Black Rock Ferry was an important crossing to Canada throughout the 19th century until it ceased operations in 1949. The ferry wharf was located on a long, narrow stone pier constructed to protect Black Rock Harbor from the Niagara River. Orig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI2_black-rock-harbor-from-plantation-to-promised-land-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
[left panel] Black Rock Harbor. The Village of Black Rock received its name from a large rock outcropping that jutted into the river about a half mile south of this site. The original ferry crossing was located at the rock and a small village grew…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI1_broderick-park-distinctive-river-ecosystems-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
[left panel] Broderick Park Welcome to Broderick Park, a waterfront park of the City of Buffalo! Broderick Park is significant as the site of the Black Rock Ferry, a historic crossing point between the United States and Canada for over 120 years. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI0_nowak-pier-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Nowak Pier in honor of Henry J. Nowak Member of Congress "The Billion Dollar Man" for community service (1966-1992) constructed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District in cooperation with New York State Departmetn of Environmental Conserv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UHY_west-ferry-street-bascule-bridge-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
"Our world of today revolves around things which at one time couldn't be done because they were supposedly beyond the limits of human endeavor...don't be afraid to dream." - Joseph B. Strauss. The foot of West Ferry Street has been significant to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH5_thunder-over-the-niagara-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Batteries are fortifications used to protect the men and cannons as they take up positions in battle. The Niagara River had a number of these located on both sides of the river during the War of 1812. Made largely of wood and having two levels to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH2_harrowing-journey-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Freedom Seekers faced daunting odds and demonstrated remarkable courage. Most started their journeys with little knowledge of what lay before them, and many sought help from free blacks and sympathetic whites once they reached the north. Relativle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UH1_underground-railroad-river-crossing-historical_Buffalo-NY.html
Underground Railroad River Crossing From this site and from other places along the Niagara River escaping slaves were conducted across the boundary from the United States to freedom in Canada.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMU_the-war-of-1812_Buffalo-NY.html
The War of 1812 Black Rock Historic Trail celebrates the sites and historic events that occurred during the War of 1812 in the area of Black Rock in the City of Buffalo. There are 9 markers accessible by bike or walking tour. The trail begins at N…