Niagara Falls, Volume 2
Niagara Falls, Volume 2 by Daniel M. Dumych, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions in June 1998, offers a detailed portrayal of Niagara Falls from the mid-1800s to the late 1960s. This 130-page book explores the transformation of the area from a small tourist town into a significant industrial city, driven by the hydroelectric power generated by the Falls. It examines the economic shifts that occurred after World War II, highlighting the decline of local industries and the impact of urban renewal on the city’s landscape.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the historical developments that shaped Niagara Falls during this period. The narrative captures the paradox of the late 1950s and 1960s, where the construction of a new power station coexisted with the deterioration of the Falls Street business district. The book delves into themes of history and local change, providing insights into the region’s evolution and the challenges it faced. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the United States, particularly within the context of the Middle Atlantic region.
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This book portrays Niagara Falls as it once was between the mid-1800s to the late 1960s. Once a small tourist town, a great industrial city was built based upon the very thing that first attracted
visitors; the Falls became a revolutionary source of
hydroelectricity. After World War II, however, the
city’s industries gradually declined and, one by one,
relocated to other parts of the United States. The late 1950s and 1960s show a paradoxical time for the city. An immense new power station was constructed immediately north of the city, while “urban renewal” methodically destroyed the city’s beloved, albeit by then grossly neglected, Falls Street business district, leaving behind a confused patchwork of vacant lots.
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