Checking in from the site of a water-powered grist and saw mill circa 1786, the first industrial use of the waters of the west bank of the Niagara River.
‘fallsview’ posts
Episode 22: Nikola Tesla’s Monument
Checking in from the monument to inventor Nikola Tesla at the brink of Niagara Falls, where the War of the Currents was won.
Episode 14: The Pavilion Hotel
Checking in from the misplaced monument commemorating the old Pavilion Hotel, the first prestigious Niagara hotel which burned down twice, fought the Upper Canada rebellion, and housed a team of city founders.
Episode 13: Loretto Academy
Checking in from the historic Loretto Academy with Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of “The Day The Falls Stood Still.” Cathy shares her thoughts on planned redevelopment of the site.
