NEEDS–Falling — Photo of Niagara River, 1920s– by Denise
Photograph of the Niagara River early spring circa 1920s. The picture was taken from Queen's Royal Park at the foot of King Street. Across the river is Fort Niagara, the lighthouse and the
Denise Ascenzo has been a member of the Niagara Historical Society since 2012. She volunteers for the museum as a summer tour guide and has been involved in the cemetery vignettes since 2014.In October of 2014, Ascenzo was elected as a board member of the Niagara Historical Society. In October of 2018 she was given the position of Vice President of the Society. Ascenzo does not claim to be a historian but a person with a passion for history. She loves to tell historical stories about Niagara-on-the-Lake in a way that any person, who hated history in school, will enjoy reading.
Author's Latest
NEEDS–Falling–Remains of palings-Fort Mississauga –by Denise
A photograph of the remains of palings at Fort Mississauga. A pale fence was made of timbers or even sticks stuck into the ground vertically to make a fence. Date is unknown, possible
-768x512.jpg)
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Mansions of Queen Street III
This is the final instalment of a three-part series looking at some of the magnificent houses of NOTL’s historic Queen Street.
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Mansions of Queen Street II
This is the second instalment of a three-part series looking at some of the magnificent houses of NOTL’s historic Queen Street.
Niagara’s History Unveiled: The Mansions of Queen Street
This is the first instalment of a three-part series looking at some of the magnificent houses of NOTL’s historic Queen Street.
-768x512.jpg)
Niagara’s History Unveiled: The churches of Virgil
As towns develop and grow in history, the need for places of worship inevitably become a priority. Virgil was no different. The town never grew as substantially as Old Town or St. Davids, but the citizens were no less
Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Vincent de Paul Church – Part 2
In 1900, a prosperous and wealthy area businessman named Hugh Chisholm commissioned the construction of an impressive mausoleum for his deceased parents at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church. It was one of the most
-768x512.jpg)
-768x512.jpg)
Niagara’s History Unveiled: W.L. Mackenzie Part 2 of 2
In the town of Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake), James Moreau, who commanded part of the Mackenzie rebels was apprehended, tried and found guilty of treason. On July 30, 1838 Moreau professed his faith and was
Niagara’s History Unveiled: W.L. Mackenzie Part 1 of 2
The Birthplace of Responsible Government At the turn of the 20th century, lying hidden at the bottom of the Niagara escarpment in Queenston, Ontario, was a building with only a few walls left
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Tender fruits
Three hundred years ago, there were no orchards of peaches, cherries or any type of fruit tree and no vineyards in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. The first Europeans to arrive in the Niagara region
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Swimmers of Lake Ontario
At the foot of King Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, near the Niagara River is a huge granite stone marker listing 65 names of a very exclusive club. The marker is dedicated to the people who
Niagara’s History Unveiled: Mural Project
In 2012, Niagara-on-the-Lake was busy commemorating the War of 1812 and how it shaped the future of Upper Canada. Projects were abounding with special walking tours provided by the Niagara Historical Society and
Niagara’s History Unveiled: When the river stopped flowing
The temperatures have dropped to below seasonal, the winds are blowing and the snow is falling. With the arctic blasts of icy air and a polar vortex descending, the familiar chill in our
Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Davids in the 20th Century
One might think that all the excitement and action for St. Davids was in the 19th century but during the 20th century the town had its fair share of excitement. At the turn
Niagara’s History Unveiled: The Early Years
Tucked under the Niagara escarpment and mostly overlooked by many, is a small village known as St. Davids. Founded in 1780, when United Empire Loyalists as well as soldiers from Butler’s Rangers ventured
The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
© All Rights Reserved, Niagara Now.