Santa @ The NiagaraHub 2012
Image of the Day – December 22, 2016
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Santa caught in the act on 58th Street!
Image of the Day – December 21, 2016
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Simply having a wonderful Christmastime…
Final design phase begins for turning 2 miles of Niagara Scenic Parkway into green space
December 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
[From BuffaloNews.com]
he New York Power Authority has recently approved spending $3.5 million to begin the final design phase for the Niagara gorge project, which will remove a two-mile stretch of the former Robert Moses Parkway, recently renamed Niagara Scenic Parkway, and turn it into green space.
The funds are part of a $42 million plan, announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo at the end of March, to enhance access to the waterfront and adjoining neighborhoods in Niagara Falls by removing a portion of the parkway and replacing it with a scenic trail network…
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/20/design-phase-begins-niagara-gorge-project/
Highland firehouse sound but questions remain
December 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
There are no structural problems at the Isaiah 61 firehouse on Highland Avenue, according to some local lawmakers — but there remains concern about possible cost overruns at the city-funded renovation project.
Niagara Falls City Council’s Chairman Andrew Touma said this past week that remaining work at the firehouse could push project costs well above the $500,000 spending limit set by lawmakers in 2014…
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/highland-firehouse-sound-but-questions-remain/article_c619cb9b-0df6-5790-ac48-fc9ab2f35a37.html
Image of the Day – December 19, 2016
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Mario’s 24 and Pine – Yesteryear in Niagara Falls, USA
Image of the Day – December 18, 2016
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Rainbow Centre @ Christmas c. 1984
Image of the Day – December 17, 2106
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Winter in the “Mill District” c.1910 – In the vicinity of where Rainbow Air is located now!
Image of the Day – December 16, 2016
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This is a picture of the ice palace that was built during the 1898-1899 American Winter Festival held at Niagara Falls New York. It was built during an ice sculpture contest.
The “Great Ice Palace” was built on the Riverway overlooking the American Falls and the Niagara Gorge. The palace was 120 feet (36.5m) wide by 160 feet (48.7m) long and was built entirely of large blocks of ice. The walls were up to 7 feet (2.1m) thick and had three ice towers built in. A 90 feet (27.4m) by 160 feet (48.7m) skating rink adorned the outside of the palace. An entrance fee was charged to enter the palace and at night it was illuminated by colorful lights. The “Ice Palace” project was financed by a group of prominent citizens. (J. Guthrie) via Doug Southon @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1470747189905957/