Saturday, June 22, 2019

Niagara Falls, New York: Old Stone Chimney

Say hello to the Old Stone Chimney, which is a piece of history in Niagara Falls. The structure dates back to 1750, and it stayed there for about 150 years. The Chimney was right along the portage road in Niagara Falls, as goods and people had to use land to get around the Falls.

The Chimney has been moved a few times in its history. Until recently, it was in Porter Park in order to help save it. However, when a decision was made in 2015 to remodel the road leading from Interstate 190 to the Falls (part of the Robert Moses Expressway), it was decided to move it there. The Chimney was marked, taken apart, moved a few miles, and reconstructed with some improvements made in the process.

There's one problem here. The Old Stone Chimney is not easy to see, unless you know it is coming. It's just off the highway going away from the falls, and it features a couple of historical signs and a parking lot. In other words, no one will stumble upon it while walking. You'd think a better place could have been found, so the parking lot generally is rather empty. Oh well.

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