This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Niagara Falls barrel stunt and bridge dedication noted
The history brief recalls Anna Edson Taylor becoming the first to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel in 1901. It also marks the George Washington Bridge opening to traffic and the 1940 enactment of the 40 hour work week under FLSA. The items highlight landmark feats and labor milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Seymour
England
Henry Viil
Prince Edward
Edward VI
Anna Edson Taylor
Niagara Falls
George Washington
New York
New Jersey