tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post3079074639603676482..comments2023-11-06T05:41:18.292-05:00Comments on Lockport NY: New Rector of Grace Episcopal Church: Rev. William WinstonMJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-53018416000547266182008-12-11T08:12:00.000-05:002008-12-11T08:12:00.000-05:00I don't recall the actual date of the fire but I w...I don't recall the actual date of the fire but I will try to contact a relative who is still a member there. I'm sure she was there at that time.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the canal site, it wasn't all that long ago that I remember a Canadian company was slated to build a Motel or Hotel there. The deal fell through but the hope was kept alive for quite a while. I think they were even flying the Canadian flag along with the others on the Transit Road side. I haven't paid attention lately but it might still be there.HisSonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431227706686739649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-24657205555933611282008-12-10T14:41:00.000-05:002008-12-10T14:41:00.000-05:00Thank you for the link. I've always wondered what ...Thank you for the link. I've always wondered what used to be on that plot of land. I've always imagined canal side town houses/condos/apartments etc along that stretch of State. Especially if there could be some canal easements to allow parallel docking right up along the property. All within walking ditance of Main St. There doesn't seem to be anything like that along the canal in Niagara County. It's a shame that the first block of Main St is really the only one that has buildings interacting with the canal.<BR/><BR/>Actually all of State St along the canal seems to be a missed opportunity for canal side living. Though I guess the area and location of the property pry has some type of environmental issues still residing on the property.<BR/><BR/>Back to the textile mill, the link gives a date of April 11th 1965. Should give me a nice search start in the local history archives at the library for actual fire photos form the old LUSJ editions etc. Don't happen to know the actual church fire date do you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-53320858642218787452008-12-10T13:30:00.000-05:002008-12-10T13:30:00.000-05:00FYI Mj.I found this link to more information about...FYI Mj.<BR/><BR/>I found this link to more information about the Textile Mill in Lockport. Not much about the fire but The Historical Society might have something more. Just in case you don't already have enough to write about.:-)<BR/><BR/>http://www.niagara2008.com/history116.htmlHisSonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431227706686739649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-77439849297995295352008-12-09T16:22:00.000-05:002008-12-09T16:22:00.000-05:00You are welcome for the nostalgic mental prod HS.I...You are welcome for the nostalgic mental prod HS.<BR/><BR/>I've always wanted to explore the local history section of the Lockport Library. Maybe searching their collection for newspaper items (articles/pics) etc about the event may be a nice first endeavor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-68292966815750691912008-12-09T10:57:00.000-05:002008-12-09T10:57:00.000-05:00This is also posted in the LUSJ. "Now you've hit m...This is also posted in the LUSJ. <BR/><BR/>"Now you've hit my nostalgia button again Mj. <BR/><BR/>I can't remember too many specifics but I can picture the scene with roads blocked off, hearing the sirens, and flames and smoke coming from the building. It was a multi-alarm fire but I don't remember how many companies responded. I think Wrights Corners was one of them. <BR/><BR/>After it was all over I remember walking by and seeing the ruins. I remember the concern for the stained glass windows and remember the campaign to rebuild. I believe that I attended a friends wedding there shortly after it had been rebuilt.<BR/><BR/>It was amazing at how the fire fighters were able to contain the blaze and collateral damage was kept to a minimum. <BR/><BR/>I had some personal interest because I had friends and relatives who either attended or were members there.<BR/><BR/>This post has reminded me of another big fire in Lockport which was at the Textile Mill on the Big Bridge."HisSonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431227706686739649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-16885297444501102012008-12-08T16:15:00.000-05:002008-12-08T16:15:00.000-05:00Thank you Reverend Drew. My girlfriend actually dr...Thank you Reverend Drew. My girlfriend actually drove down to attend the Pet Blessing in October with a close friend of hers.<BR/>http://elmwoodjesus.org/gatherings/petblessing She had nothing but great things to say about the event as a whole and your personal blessing of each animal by name. She already looks forward to the next one.<BR/><BR/>I do hope to make time to attend an event some time soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-17365204079697047302008-12-08T16:01:00.000-05:002008-12-08T16:01:00.000-05:00Glad you appreciate our efforts! We should hang o...Glad you appreciate our efforts! We should hang out next time you are around Buffalo.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284171572883616668noreply@blogger.com