HISTORY OF NIAGARA FALLS:
The city of Niagara Falls was integrated on March 17, 1892 and
is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie on the Niagara River. Niagara
Falls is best known for the beautiful and magnificent waterfalls that
plummet from 180 feet high. Although the area is known for its tourism
because of the 10 million visitors it attracts per year, many individuals
and families have been “left out of the loop.” Industries
are constantly closing their doors because of the lack of business. With
high New York taxes, it becomes difficult to support a business.
Also, the American Falls (The United States side of the Falls) hasn’t
capitalized on the tourism as much as the Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Falls),
thus lowering the tourism on the U.S. side of the falls.
Few places match the magnificence of the falls, however, the beautiful
attraction often hides the poverty of the city. Come be a part of bringing
new life and love to the tourist city of Niagara Falls.
FUN FACTS ABOUT NIAGARA FALLS:
In 1901, at the age of 63, Annie Edson Taylor (a teacher) became the first
person to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls.
Nearly 700,000 gallons of water flow over the Falls PER SECOND!
More electrical power is produced from the Falls than any other source
in the world.
Niagara Falls was a northern terminus of the Underground Railroad, making
the Niagara River a dangerous place at night because of slave catchers.
Many of the old houses still have tunnels and secret cellars that were
used to hide slaves.
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