Historic Lewiston, NY

Summer 2005 placemat
Hustler´s Tavern: Birthplace of the Cocktail?
Lewiston´s Namesake: Gov. Morgan Lewis
A Hero Visits Lewiston: Lafayette
The Great Overland Route Across the Continent

Winter 2005/2006 placemat
Amazing Story of Survival at Devil s Hole Massacre
Modern History Quiz
Josiah Tryon's Tailor Shop
Secret Passages in Lewiston - Final Stop for Underground Railroad
First European Woman to Set Foot in Lewiston

Spring/Summer 2006 Placemat (Battle of Queenston Heights Theme)
United States Invades Canada in 1812
Why American Invasion Failed in 1812
Invasion Timeline, October 13, 1812
Brock Becomes Revered Hero in Canada

Summer 2006 Placemat (The Morgan Affair Theme)
William Morgan Last Seen in Lewiston
Three Theories on Morgan's Fate
Political and Social Fallout of The Morgan Affair
Freemasons endowed Lewiston Academy
Was Morgan Drive named after William Morgan?

Fall 2006 Placemat (Niagara University Theme)
Niagara University Locates on Lewiston Farm in 1857
Three Niagara University Saints?
How Niagara University Looked 123 Years Ago
Local Tops Market Founder Leaves Legacy
Purple Eagles: Did You Know?

Winter 2007 Placemat (Steamship Theme)
Turn of the Last Century - Lewiston Docks / Steamships
Lewiston in 1895: Ships, Trains and Trolleys (Cibola sinks)
Lewiston Silo and Terminal Built in the 1920s
The Chicora, The Chippewa, The Cayuga, The Corona

Spring 2007 Placemat
(Bridge Theme)
Lewiston Bridges Span History
Old Timers Remember Second Suspension Bridge
1851: Lewiston had Longest Suspension Bridge in World
15 Workers Saved by Miracle During Construction of Current Bridge
Tim Henderson First to Cross in 1962

Summer 2007 Placemat
(Stella Niagara Theme)
Stella Niagara Celebrates 100 Years of Education and Service
Stella Little Chapel on Niagara River cited as location of miracles
Stella Dedicates "Peace Site" and Hosts Conference Center
Stella in 1908: Massive Structure paid for with Nickles and Dimes

Fall 2007 Placemat
(Great Gorge Route Theme)
Great Gorge Ride Thrilled Millions from 1895 to 1935
President McKinley Visits Lewiston on Great Gorge Route
Great Gorge Ride was Spectacular and Dangerous
Duane Jordan Recalls Great Gorge Ride

Spring 2008 Placemat
(Lewiston Burned Theme)
Lewiston NY Burned to the Ground, December 19, 1813
Countdown to Lewiston's Destruction in 1813
Heroic Tuscarora Indians Save Many Lewiston Citizens from Brutal Attack

Spring 2008 #2 Placemat
(Historic Lewiston Time Line Theme, 1813-1901)
James Monroe first President to Visit Lewiston, 1817
Lewiston Frontier House, Built 1824
Josiah Tryon, Freedom Crossing, 1840-1860
Red Brick School, Built 1901

Summer 2008 Placemat
(Historic Lewiston Walking Map)
Lewiston's historic buildings and homes

Fall 2008 Placemat
(Lewiston Legend Theme)
Calling Indiana Jones
Does Tom Sellick Live in that Mansion Across the River?
State Trooper Takes Wild Ride Down Underground Tunnel

Winter 2008 Placemat
(Ft. Niagara Flag Theme)
Fort Niagara Flag is Crown Jewel of Area's Rich History
Timeline: The War of 1812 Fort Niagara Flag
Flag at Ft. Niagara is Star Spangled Banner's Older Sister

Spring-Summer 2009 Placemat
(Freedom Crossing Theme)
Lewiston is Freedom Crossing
Tryon's Folly
The Book that Put Lewiston on the Map
Freedom Crossing Monument Scheduled for Fall 2009 Unveiling

Fall 2009 Placemat
(Fort Kienuka Theme)
Peace Fort Located Along Lewiston Escarpment
5000 Year Old Tool Discovered in Lewiston
The Legend of Ft. Kienuka
First Photographs of Ft. Kienuka Ever Published

Winter 2009-2010 Placemat
(Solomon Moseby Theme)
The Amazing Story of Solomon Moseby
1837: Moseby Time Line
Peter B. Porter: Did he help the slave catchers?
Inventing Niagara book

Spring 2010 Placemat
(First Railway in America Built in Lewiston Theme)
British Constructed Pulley System Known as "The Cradles" Montresor's Tramway - Capt. John Montresor Sail the Black Pearl - Lewiston's Newest Attraction

Summer 2010 Placemat
(Lewiston Brain Teasers)
Center St. altitude?
First Major Battle of War of 1812?
Name of tavern where cocktail was invented?
Lewiston's first supermarket?

Late Summer 2010 Placemat
(Lewiston Crossword Puzzle Theme)
Lewiston's most historic building
Famous for its Tuesday night concerts
The main street in the village
It even has a "castle"

Winter 2010-2011 Placemat
(Lewiston Word Search Puzzle)
Battle of Queenston Heights
British Invasion of Lewiston
Tuscarora Heroes Monument
Francis Scott Key and our National Anthem

Spring-Summer 2011 Placemat
(Lewiston's Local History Contest)
Catherine Hustler quote
Freedom Crossing Secret Codes
Cibola's Fatality
Joncaire's Trading Post

Fall 2011 Placemat
(Glimpses of Lewiston's Past)
Original Red Brick School
First Piece of Fire Equipment
Do remember the Red & White?
Early Photo of Little Yellow House

Winter 2012 Placemat
(Lewiston Mudballers)
Teens Fire First Shot in War of 1812
Alexander Millar, Ringleader
Log Cannons and Mudballs Scare British War Ship
Teenage Prank Sparks International Incident

Spring-Summer 2012 Placemat
(Lewiston Quiz Theme)
Name of Underground Railroad Monument?
Name of famous singer who visited Lewiston?
Two presidents who visited Lewiston during their term?

Summer-Fall 2012 Placemat
(Battle of Queenston Heights Theme)
Lewiston Hosts 200th Anniversary of First Major 1812 Battle
Why is the War of 1812 Important?
New Commemorative Coin Minted for Queenston Heights Bicentennial
Event Programs You Don't Want to Miss

Fall 2012 Placemat
(50th Anniversary of Lewiston-Queenston Bridge)
Dignitaries at Open Ceremonies
The Ongiara Ferry
Bridge Traffic Backed Up in 1927
Suspension Support Pillars Used for Art Project in 1981

Fall-Winter 2012 Placemat
(Niagara River Ice Jam Theme)
1909 Ice Jam Causes Major Damage in Lewiston
Silo and Steamship Dock Threatened in 1936
Row of Lewiston Homes Gets Wiped Out in 1938
Will Lewiston Ever See Another Ice Jam?

Spring 2013 Placemat
(Scovell/Starkweather Mansion)
Nina Starkweather Never Forgave Mother
Inspiration for Arsenic & Old Lace
1834 Mansion Destroyed in 1964 Fire
Long Driveway Became Niagara Street

Late Spring-Summer 2013 Placemat
(Work Progresses on Tuscarora Heroes Monument)
Project Commemorates Extraordinary Bravery
Beautiful Commemorative Coin Treasured by Area Collectors
Town of Lewiston Officials Get First Hand Look
Cruise the Niagara River on the Black Pearl

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