Niagara Falls, NY
Music connected to Niagara Falls
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.
Songs About Niagara Falls
Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues
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Love Canal
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Working at the Car Wash Blues
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Shiraz
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