Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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The Grounds of this Canal

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016

1. The Grounds of this Canal Marker

Inscription.
The Grounds of this Canal
were donated by the Heirs of the late
Hon. Augustus Porter & Gen. Peter B. Porter.
1852. In pursuance of their original design for Hydraulic purposes the work was commenced in 1853 by a Company which failed & the Title passed to the present owner Horace H. Day. by whom the structures were erected & Canal completed
July 1, 1861.
Henry L. Southard, Chief Engineer
E. W. Ensign, Contractor
A. R. Trew, Superintendent.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1861.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 5.325′ N, 79° 3.574′ W. Marker was in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker was at the intersection of 3rd Street and Niagara Street, on the right when traveling south on 3rd Street. Marker faces a pair of quarter circle cement bleachers that face each other closely. This small "pocket" park seems neglected. The brick surfaces have odd slopes and heaves. Update: The park was leveled by the private owner in 2016. Marker is missing. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location

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. First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridges of Niagara (approx. ¼ mile away); The Birth of Hydro Electric Power (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Niagara Falls Power Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Boundary Waters Treaty (approx. 0.3 miles away); Protecting Our Shared Waters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Schoellkopf Power Station No.3 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding The Grounds of this Canal. The canal no longer exists. It has been filled. The canal carried water diverted from above Niagara Falls to mills along the Niagara Gorge, producing power.

Also see . . .
1. Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

2. The Historic Mill District - Niagara Falls Thunder Alley. Niagara Frontier website entry (Submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Schoelkopf Bridge Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016

2. Schoelkopf Bridge Dedication Plaque

The bridge, like the canal, is gone without a trace. The plaque on stone is in the same corner park as the marker. It is facing west, away from, but alongside, 3rd Street.

Marker & 3rd Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016

3. Marker & 3rd Street

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016

4. Westward

Towards the Days Inn.

Site Leveled; Marker Removed image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, March 12, 2017

5. Site Leveled; Marker Removed

In 2016 the "pocket" park was leveled by a private owner. The marker is missing.

The Hydraulic Canal image. Click for more information.

via Uniquely Niagara, 1920

6. The Hydraulic Canal

Uniquely Niagara website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 5. submitted on March 12, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.