C 1900 The Bailey- Gilbert Mill Little Falls Knitting Company on Elizabeth StreetThe Lockout of the 20,000
In 1886, 20,000 knitting mill employees were locked out of their jobs by 50 mill owners in New York’s Mohawk Valley.
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US submarine chasers stop in Little Falls
From the Cooney Archives: On December 17, 1917, A good number of recently built US submarine chasers, moving down the canal, stopped in Little Falls on their way to New York City.
Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Daniel Marrone
Daniel Marrone is a Mohawk Valley artist whose public work includes the mural at The Stone Soup American Bistro Beer Garden.
First train passes over the railroad to Dolgeville
On December 14, 1892, the first train passed over the railroad to Dolgeville, and there were many excursions to High Falls Park the following summer.
This day in history: December 12
On December 12, 1894, it was reported that D.H. Burrell of Little Falls has received a patent for making cheese.
Professor Blake Pitcher Publishes New Novel, The Bird Room
Herkimer County Community College Professor Blake Pitcher has released his newest novel, The Bird Room, a story that connects the struggle of rural America with the shadow of the supernatural.
Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Maria Vallese
Maria Vallese is a Mohawk Valley artist whose work includes the murals at The Players Theater, Utica Coffee, and Stone Soup American Bistro.
Herkimer Home invites you to a celebration of the holidays at Palatines and Presents: A German Christmas!
This year’s event is on Sunday, December 7th from 3-6pm. Admission is free. Guests can bring new unwrapped toys for Stuff the Bus CNY!
Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Roland Randall
Roland Randall is a Mohawk Valley artist whose public work includes the mural at the Stone Soup American Bistro Beer Garden.
Remembering the Old Manheim Neighborhood
Much of today’s third ward of the City of Little Falls was once widely referred to as “the Manheim neighborhood.”