Barnett's Museum and Early Tourism
Tourism has had such an impact on the history of the City of Niagara Falls. From the earliest visitors to the area, the Falls have provided the creative muse for inventive businessmen to take advantage of the natural wonder for their own gain.
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War of 1812 and the Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Niagara Falls History Museum has an impressive collection of 1812 artifacts on display in its main gallery. | | 
War of 1812 and the Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle of Lundy's Lane was fought on land located within walking distance of the Niagara Falls History Museum. | | 
The Battle Ground Hotel Museum
The Battle Ground Hotel Museum is located within a restored tavern building from the 1850's, the heyday of tourism business to the Lundy's Lane Battlefield from the War of 1812. |
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The Birdcage Bar at the Battle Ground Hotel
A prominent feature of the tap room of any inn or hotel of the 19th century would have been the "birdcage" style bar, where the spirits could be locked up after hours.
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The Battle Ground Hotel Dining Room
The Dining Room would have provided some luxury compared to the less refined decor of the tap room. |
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The Battle Ground Hotel Front Door
Visitors to Mr. Fralick's Inn would have had the opportunity to enter through this lovely faux grained front door, into a welcoming entry hall. |
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The Battle Ground Observatory Guest Register
This Guest registry provides the modern day historian with a record of the many who visited the site over the course of several years.
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Captain Robert Henry Dee
Captain Robert Henry Dee's Commissariat Uniform circa 1824 is an unusual example of this style of dress from the period. |
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The Water Witch
Known affectionately as the "Water Witch", this fire truck welcomes visitors to the Niagara Falls History Museum. |
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Fire Department Uniform
The Niagara Falls History Museum has on display an interesting collection of artifacts relating to the Fire Fighting history of the community.
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Fire Department Helmets
With a substantial weight to these helmets, fire fighters in early Niagara Falls would have had to keep fit just to wear the uniform.
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Stamford the Moose
Keeping watch over the front door of the Niagara Falls History Museum was "Stamford" our moose mascot. He is currently in storage while the Museum is under construction and will welcome visitors once again in the new facility. |
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Now Let Me Fly
The Underground Railroad followed by slaves fleeing to freedom is an important part of the heritage of the City of Niagara Falls. To recognize this, the Niagara Falls History Museum has installed this exhibit which tells the stories of the men and women who risked their lives to be free.
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Willoughby Historical Museum
The Willoughby Historical Museum invites visitors to explore their genealogy. The Museum holds a large number of local family histories. |
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Willoughby Toy Case
Antique toys have long held a fascination for adults and children alike.
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Willoughby School As It Was
The one room school has virtually disappeared in our community and this photo brings back the early days of the Willoughby School. |
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Logging Wheels
Prominently located in front of the building, these logging wheels are a reminder of the community's rural roots. |
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