Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Niagara Suspension Bridge
1848 - 1948
Photographed By Flexible Fotography
1. First Niagara Suspension Bridge Marker
At this site stood the first Niagara suspension bridge. Built in 1848, that bridge and its three successors, have given one hundred years of uninterrupted service to the peoples of the United States and Canada, and have stood as monuments to the friendship existing between these two countries. They have symbolized to all the world that nations may live at peace with one another. This plaque unveiled by the Honorable George Drew P.C. Premier of Ontario Honorable Joseph R. Hanity Lieut.-Governor of New York State Aug. 2 - 1948
Erected 1948.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1848.
Location. 43° 6.569′ N, 79° 3.424′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of Whirlpool Street (New York State Route 182) and Ontario Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Whirlpool Street. Located on the US side of the pedestrian walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Custom House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Bridge to Freedom (about 400 feet away); Great Gorge Railway Trail (about 400 feet away);
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More about this marker. This page originally located the marker at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo. The text and mounting of the marker clearly indicate that it is on the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge in Niagara Falls, NY. The text implication is incorrect regarding three successors and uninterrupted service. Service was interrupted when the first bridge was destroyed in a storm. Service was not interrupted when Roebling's suspension bridge was converted to the present arch bridge. The count of three successors may refer to the replacement of some original parts of wood, and the limestone towers, with steel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 30, 2023, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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