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Memories of Niagara Falls
Video Library

The Niagara Story
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A series of interviews hosted by Don King.
​Don King is the longtime businessperson and unofficial ambassador to the city of Niagara Falls.


Amendola, Frank
Interview from August 2, 2001 between Don King and Frank Amendola
Chille, Albert (Al)
Interview from July 12, 2001 between Don King and Albert (Al) Chille
Galie, James C.
Interview from June 17, 2003 between Don King and James C. Galie

​Golden, Samuel
Interview from June 14, 2001 between Don King and Samuel Golden
 Jenss-Montazzoli, Janelle
Interview from September 20, 2001 between Don King and Janelle Jenss-Montazzoli
Kalfas, Henry
Interview from June 7, 2001 between Don King and Henry Kalfas

The Macri Family
Interview from March 26, 2003 between Don King and the Macri Family
Mazza, Matthew (Matt)
Interview from November 10, 2001 between Don King and Matthew (Matt) Mazza
Minicucci, Robert
Interview from August 16, 2001 between Don King and Robert Minicucci

​Quaranto, Anthony (Tony)
Interview from September 20, 2001 between Don King and Anthony (Tony) Quaranto
Raybon, Glen, Pastor
Interview from April 2, 2003 between Don King and Pastor Glen Raybon
Robertson, Ralph
Interview from June 14, 2001 between Don King and Ralph Robertson

Rosenberg, Burton
Interview from August 2, 2001 between Don King and Burton Rosenberg
Soluri, Richard
Interview from August 23, 2001 between Don King and Richard Soluri
Wallens, Iney
Interview from July 12, 2001 between Don King and Iney Wallens

Williamson, Sr., Theodore (Ted)
Interview from June 7, 2001 between Don King and Theodore "Ted" Williamson, Sr.
Wolcutt, Elmer G.
Interview from June 21, 2001 between Don King and Elmer G. Woolcutt

Interviews
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Other interviews that engage with the citizenry and history of Niagara Falls

Gromosiak, Paul
Interview hosted by Lou Paonnessa with Paul Gromosiak, author of The History of Niagara, November 22, 1999 
Mizer, Hamilton B.
Interview hosted by Edward F. Joseph with Hamilton B. Mizer, former publisher of the 
Niagara Gazette and author of Niagara Falls: A City Is Born, A City Matures, April 23, 1991
Schoellkopf Jr., Paul 
Interview with Paul Schoellkopf
, Jr., hosted by Edward Joseph and Donald Loker, February 1992 ​

Hilts, Wray 
"Niagara Video Scrapbook", interview of Wray Hilts, hosted by Dan Barr, June 24, 1992

Community History Series

Library presentations with various hosts highlighting some of the diverse communities, areas, and histories that make up Niagara Falls.

History of the Armenian Community in Niagara Falls Presentation by Elizabeth Sarkissian and Alice Arutanjan​, December 9, 1998
History of the Black Community in Niagara Falls
​Presentation by Wilma Morrison, February 9, 1999
History of the German Community in Niagara Falls/North German History
Presentation by Eugene "Geno" Camann, November 1999

History of the Irish Community in Niagara Falls
Presentation by Bob McKnight. Also includes performance of the Greater Niagara Ballet Company performing the Irish Chair Dance, March 21, 2000
History of the Italian Community in Niagara Falls 
Presentation by Vincent Annello and Dr. Henry Vermutti, May 16, 2000
History of the Jewish Community in Niagara Falls
Presentation by Samuel Golden, ca. 1998

History of LaSalle, an Evening of Memories
Hosted by Dan Barr, June 1993
Niagara Centennial
Presentation by Edward F. Joseph, February 26, 1995
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Niagara Falls Main Street History
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 Hosted by Don King and Tom Yotz, January 18, 2000
History of the Polish Community in Niagara Falls
Presentation by Jean Dojka, April 13, 1999
Colonel Peter A. Porter
Presentation and talk by Dunnis, March 3, 1999

Historic Niagara Falls 
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Videos detailing and showing historic moments in Niagara Falls history

Edison Films of Niagara 1899-1904
Footage taken by Thomas Edison of Niagara Falls between 1899 and 1904. Clips have introductory images with informational text.
General Scenes of Niagara - 1920s
General scenes of Niagara Falls from the 1920s, with informational cards before some clips.
Niagara Falls - Great Gorge Trip
Footage of Niagara Falls interspersed with informational cards with historical facts about Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge.

Niagara Falls Summer and Winter Scenery
Footage of Niagara Falls in summer and wintertime. Includes shots of the waterfall itself, the gorge, the scenery immediately surrounding the falls, and visitors enjoying the views.
Niagara Falls Streetscapes 1928-1935
Donated home footage taken of Niagara Falls, NY in 1928-1935. A descendant of the footage's creator has added some notes and suggestions via inserted text cards between clips, though some are educated guesses. It is possible that not all of the footage is from Niagara Falls.
Winter 1938 Ice Bridge Collapse
Footage of crowds gathered for the collapse of the Falls View Bridge in Niagara Falls, NY, the bridge collapse, footage of the aftermath in the weeks after as well as other affected places in the area (Lewiston, Youngstown.)

Winter Witchery of Niagara
Winter Witchery of Niagara, Niagara Falls, NY. Winter scenes of the American side of the Falls, 1920s.

This virtual exhibit is sponsored by an Action Grant awarded by the Humanities New York organization. Their mission “is to strengthen civil society and the bonds of community, using the humanities to foster engaged inquiry and dialogue around social and cultural concerns” (https://humanitiesny.org/).
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Hours:
Monday:        9am - 9pm
Tuesday:        9am - 9pm
Wednesday:  9am - 9pm
Thursday:     9am - 5pm
Friday:           9am - 5pm
Saturday:      9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
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​Email: 
nflref@nioga.org

Local History Dept.
1425 Main Street

Hours:
Monday: 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Contact us:
Email: NFLH@nioga.org

*Requests for items from archives must be submitted 2 business days in advance. 

LaSalle Library
8728 Buffalo Avenue

Hours: 
Monday:        10am - 8pm
Tuesday:        10am - 8pm
Wednesday:  Closed
Thursday:     10am - 5pm
Friday:           12pm - 5pm
Saturday:      Closed
​Sunday:        Closed
​716-283-8309
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