Jumbo entertains Little Falls
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1882, Little Falls played host to a 12-foot tall, 6½ ton entertainer, whose reach extended 26 feet from the ground.
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FIGURE 2.12 The First Schoolhouse. Photograph © Elizabeth Spraker.The First Schoolhouse
Imagine Church Street in the closing years of the eighteenth century, when Little Falls was still a small settlement
FIGURE 2.10 James Sanders Home. Photograph © Elizabeth Spraker.James Sanders Home
Imagine Garden Street in 1827, when Little Falls was beginning to feel the effects of canal construction, new commerce, and a growing population.
Herkimer Home State Historic Site Annual Wreath Laying and CeremonyHerkimer Home State Historic Site Annual Commemorative Wreath Laying and Ceremony
This year’s commemoration will be held on Sunday, August 16th at 1pm at Herkimer Home State Historic Site. Admission is free.
FIGURE 2.6 Nathaniel Benton Home. Photograph © Elizabeth Spraker.Nathaniel Benton Home
Learn about the Nathaniel Benton Home at 534 Garden Street, Little Falls, New York – A Federal Residence with Greek Revival Enhancements
The Gateway Theater-The Rialto | The Gateway Theater was built by a group of local businessmen in 1922, who had purchased a lot on North Ann Street, which was where an early pioneer settler, Eben Britton, had long ago operated a tannery. The theater became known as the Rialto Theatre in 1925. | Photo c. 1930From the Archives: GATEWAY THEATRE OPENS MONDAY
From the Little Falls Evening Times Archives – The new Gateway Theatre on North Ann street opening
David Petrie Home
Imagine Garden Street in 1825, when Little Falls was still a growing village and the Erie Canal was nearing completion.
The Next Seven Weeks in Echoes of Legacy: Federal Style
Over the next seven weeks, we will step into the Federal era—a period when the young United States was beginning to express its new identity.
FIGURE 1.1 General Nicholas Herkimer Home, Herkimer Home State Historic Site. Photograph © Elizabeth Spraker.Echoes of Legacy: General Nicholas Herkimer Home
Beginning today, the Little Falls Historical Society Museum invites you to step inside the story of our community through a new weekly series, Echoes of Legacy.
Herkimer County Historical Society Announces Exciting Summer Programs
The Herkimer County Historical Society invites the community to explore local history, discover family roots, and enjoy engaging presentations throughout July and August.