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.
Historic New York: Site of the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution
April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Chippawa
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: The Battle of Chippawa.”
Little Falls Historical Society Museum. Photo by Mohawk Valley TodayLearn More About This Local Historical Society and Museum
This local historical society understands how we’ve each lent a hand in carrying forth the enduring truths of humanity.
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.
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.
Discover yourself at your local library
We are each living links between the past and the future. Our ancestors thought of us as symbols of potential, as their legacy carried on.
Abraham Lincoln, Little Falls and Beyond
2025 marks both the 165th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election to the presidency and the 160th anniversary of his April 15th, 1865 assassination.