one window

 

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carving

of a religious figure possibly a saint

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houses

waiting to be torn down.   They are located in the casino neighborhood.  SAD!

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neighborhood

of similar house

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exit

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5th avenue fashions

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casino buy & sell

 

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rainy day

 pine street, niagara falls, ny

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unique house

 the bottom is brick and the top has aluminum siding.  The top must have been an addition.

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white picket fence and house

 

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abandoned neighborhood

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walking path

near the niagara river

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st. mary of the cataract church 2

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contrast

 the casino is in the background and rivals the image of an abandoned house.

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first baptist church

First Baptist Church is one of the oldest and most active churches in Niagara Falls. They can trace their beginnings to 1843 to a lot on First Street proposed by Augustus Porter, for the express purpose of a church. First Baptist continued to see growth in the late 1800's, even despite a "dormant" period between 1874-1885 in which many members left for other congregations. After this time, a new spark of activity began in at the church. The church continued to grow and with the bigger presence of nearby railroads, it was determined to seek a new location for First Baptist. The old church was used until 1901, at that time they moved to their current location at the corner of Main and Fourth in downtown Niagara Falls. Soon, additions were made to the church, including Sunday school rooms and a gymnasium. Though the area of downtown Niagara Falls has drastically changed many times over the years, First Baptist continues to be an anchor for the community.

Info courtesy of the E.H. Bulter Library at Buffaol State University

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church and parking lot

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hooper realty

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city hall of niagara falls

Niagara Falls City Hall is a historic city hall located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It was constructed in 1923–1924, in the Beaux-Arts style. The building embodies Neo-Classical Revival architectural details. It features a centrally arranged rectangular form, with a central projecting pavilion, fluted columns with Ionic capitals, and smooth ashlar sandstone walls with pilasters.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.  Info courtesy of Wikipedia

inscribed under the statue it states:  To the memory of those pioneers and citizens of Niagara Falls who through their patriotism, self sacrifice and endeavors have contributed in an outstanding degree to the greatest of our beloved city ths monument is dedicated.

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niagara falls armory

is a historic New York National Guard armory located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It consists of a two-story, hip-roofed administrative building with a one-story drill hall built in 1895 in a castellated, fortress-like style typical of that period. It was designed by architect Isaac G. Perry. The administration building features a ​4 1⁄2-story round tower at the southwest corner, and a three-story round tower at the northwest corner.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Info courtesy of Wikipedia

carnegie library

Built in 1904, this library on Main Street in Niagara Falls was largely funded by a $50,000 grant. It replaced the original library from 1814 and was located in the center of the population at the time.

The building was designed by E.E. Joralemon, and features stained-glass skylights and once had a second level whose floor was made of glass blocks.

By 1950 the library had outgrown it's space and in the 1970s, a new library opened nearby. The building is now used for City Offices. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

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gaslight lounge

code violations were a problem with the place.  I remember there being a fire earlier in the month so maybe that was a cause of the fire.

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the why coffee shop 2

Old-school, cash-only lunch counter serving up breakfast fare & sandwiches all day.  Located on main street.

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tattler's lane

bridal shop on pine street.  Interesting story how the new owners got started in 2019

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board of education building

abandoned back in 2009. 

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pedestrian bridge

Pedestrian bridge to Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park in New York. The bridge crosses the portion of the Niagara river that spills over the American Falls.

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St. Peter's Episcopal Church

one of the entrances in to the church

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the united and the niagara

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hotel niagara

The hotel was built by Niagara Falls businessman Frank A. Dudley and operated by the United Hotels Company.  The 12 story, steel frame and concrete hotel was designed by prominent Buffalo architects Esenwein and Johnson and considered a skyscraper when it was built between 1923 and 1925.

Info coutesy of Wikipedia

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the skyline

in the background is the United Building and St. Peter's Episcopal Church 

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the jefferson

Jefferson Apartment Building is a historic apartment building located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is an eight-story brick structure constructed in 1926. It is the city's sole example of a high rise, full service early 20th century apartment building designed for middle and upper income residents.  (Info courtesy of Wikipedia)

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