A Glimpse of Akwesasne Life in the Early 1800’s
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: A Glimpse of Akwesasne Life in the Early 1800’s and the War of 1812.”
Rialto was Little Falls’ movie palace
The Gateway Theatre in Little Falls, later to be renamed Rialto, first opened its doors to the public on October 22, 1923.
Three Centuries of Architectural Styles in Fort Plain: Part 2
This article includes seven photos of village homes, six drawings of the different architectural styles and descriptions of the homes.
Little Falls’ South Side in the 1930s – 1940s: A Remembrance of Time and Place
As long as I can remember my father, Joe Vespasiano, loved to share his stories, and he had a lot of material.
Keene, Sullivan, among those who played Little Falls
Two of the famous people who performed in plays in Little Falls were the noted actress Laura Keene, and John L. Sullivan, the heavyweight boxing champion.
The Code of Handsome Lake
This week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: The Code of Handsome Lake”
The First Electric Christmas Lights
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, created the very first strand of electric lights.
Slums in the Wilderness
This week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: Slums in the Wilderness”
Home of David G. Hackney and his family.THREE CENTURIES OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLES IN FORT PLAIN
Traveling through the Village of Fort Plain one notices that there are many homes reflecting over three centuries of architectural styles of our forebears.
Trials and Tribulations of the Early 1800’s
This week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: Trials and Tribulations of the Early 1800’s.”