Niagara Falls, NY

About Niagara Falls

• • Chris Bosh, NBA star, was born in Niagara Falls, NY.
• • Daredevil stunts over the Falls, especially barrel rides, originated here.
• • Harnessing the Falls for hydroelectric power boosted its prominence.
• • Old Fort Niagara was captured by the British in 1813 during the War of 1812.
• • The Love Canal disaster in the 1970s devastated the area.
• • "Niagara" derives from an Iroquoian word; the city incorporated in 1892.
• • Population is around 47,000, smaller than nearby Buffalo.
• • Its elevation is 614 feet, offering stunning views of the Niagara Gorge.
• • Tourism and hospitality are the main economic drivers.
• • A sense of awe and wonder permeates the mist-filled air.
• • Buffalo Bills, the closest NFL team, lost four Super Bowls consecutively.
• • Niagara University's basketball team reached the NCAA tournament in 2007.

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