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.
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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.
Joseph Brant and Akwesasne’s Role in the War
In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Joseph Brant and Akwesasne’s Role in the War.
OPENING AFTERNOON CROWD taxed tacilities at the new Little Falls Francis S. Skinner Municipal Pool. In foreground is fenced off area for small children, with shallow water. Swimming area for older persons is considerably larger and diving area is at right.New Swimming Pool a Busy Place on First Day of Use, August 9, 1961
Little Falls Evening Times – Opening of the new swimming pool near the Monroe Street field was a big splash. About 400 swimmers, mostly children, were on hand for the first dip.
A Capacity For Achievement
The purpose of the Charles P. Colby, Jr. Scholastic Achievement Award is to recognize and inspire students who have overcome significant inherent difficulties to earn high school diplomas.
Old Fairfield Academy & Medical College
Herkimer County News 1896
Mohawk Valley History: April 26
On April 26, 1928, Hartwick College plans for opening this fall with trustees approving to hold sessions In temporary quarters.
Otsego Herald or Western Advertiser, April 20, 1797, Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley History: Excerpts from the Otsego Herald or Western Advertiser, April 20, 1797, from Cooperstown, New York.
On April 18, 1876, Dudley Burwell died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.
Prominent Little Falls attorney and one-time member of the state legislature, died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.
1906 San Francisco Earthquake reported in Johnstown, April 18, 1906
The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on the San Francisco, Cal., April 18, 1906, earthquake that has dealt the city a staggering blow.