American Stereoscopic Company. The Start. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, This Day in Mohawk Valley History: June 13
The growing bicycle fad calls attention to the large number of cases of mispronunciation of the word “bicycle.” And what is “bicycle face?”
Historic American Engineering Record, Creator, et al., photographers by Boucher, Jack E, Jet Lowe, and David Sharpe. Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York County, NY. trans by Jandoli, Lizmitter Documentation Compiled After. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, This Day in History: John A. Roebling was born on June 12, 1806
On June 12, 1806, John A. Roebling, civil engineer and builder of bridges, was born. His last achievement was the Brooklyn Bridge.
![Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .](https://mohawkvalleymuseums.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3599-180x180.jpeg)
Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, Mohawk Valley History: June 10
On June 10, 1902, The Utica Observer reports on mud in the canal, along with reports from other locales in the Mohawk Valley.
![[Bird's-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy, France on D-Day] / U.S. Maritime Commission photo.](https://mohawkvalleymuseums.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_4496-180x180.jpeg)
This Day in History: June 6, 1944
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Americans received word that three years of concerted war efforts had finally culminated in D-day
Horydczak, Theodor, Approximately, photographer. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater from mast of Maine. ca. 1920-ca. 1950. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, Memorial Day
The first national celebration of the holiday took place May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, where both Confederate and Union soldiers were buried.
On MAY 9, 1892 in the “The Jewelers Weekly”
On MAY 9, 1892, “The Jewelers Weekly” mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals.
May 2, 1906: Another Big Plant
The General Electric Company announced yesterday the awarding of contracts for the erection of another mammoth shop in Schenectady.
From the Cooney Archives: On May 2, 1897, The Knights of Columbus Council was organized in Little Falls
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.
May 1, 1902: Straightening the Mohawk River
Interesting Account Written by One Who Worked Upon the Job at the Age of 16–No Steam Shovels in Those Days.
Federal Hall, The Seat of Congress. Amos Doolittle (1754-1832). Engraving, 1790. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-333.George Washington’s First Inaugural Address
On April 30, 1789, George Washington delivered his first inaugural address to a joint session of Congress, assembled in Federal Hall in the nation’s new capital, New York City.