Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Grounds of this Canal
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
1. The Grounds of this Canal Marker
were donated by the Heirs of the late
Hon. Augustus Porter & Gen. Peter B. Porter.
1852.
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
this page online
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.)
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.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
3. Marker & 3rd Street
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
4. Westward
Towards the Days Inn.
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.
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 531 times since then and 16 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.
