Heading out of drawbridge building and to next building. This structure flew the flag that was in welcome center. Its was a big flag that was seen from the water and shore line across the way. Walking through led you to a green that once was site of battle. Across the lawn the oldest building of the fort. The French Castle built in 1726.

Two groups of school kids were on tour of facility but this guy broke of to give a display and history of British soldiers life of the period.

Keep your powder dry, even on a sunny day these are not sure fire weapons

Second times a charm, this is one reason why troops would line up to help counter misfire.

Third times got it and thanks for the history on cocking ones gun. Told guy about the fine Armory in Springfield, he says its on his list.

Cannons on the wall pointed to Fort George across the way. Fort George was built after British gave Fort Niagara to the colonies.


One lone sentinel stands watch more for the cat that prowls this site.

BBQ down near the wall was used to heat cannon balls to send fire hot metal at enemy.
Iron racks in the oven at an angle allowed balls to be fed in one end removed at other.



This building was where the powder was stored. Four foot thick walls and a ceiling covered with soil before roof capped it off.

Looking at it from inside and outside dimensions really different.

The old girl of the yard is the castle, many rooms in here along with well at the entrance. Building open to public with three floors to look at.


Theres a cage over the well so Timmy doesn't fall in.

Finally got the high ground.

5-12-9 Old Fort Niagara

This place worth the visit especially if your coming up to visit the falls. Not far from the falls and ten minutes from the border crossing.
Found that cat that was running around earlier.

5-10-9 Mothers Day

Mothers day had me driving into work Early morning for late night delivery to Canada.
Pop in at the traditional rose stand. Mike and family have it humming along with weather being better then February stand.
Moms dogwoods blooming in driveway and throughout the yard. We all showed up for bbq at moms, the chicken was great.



Mothers day or not its always good day to be a cat.


Happy Mothers Day gotta get to work, headed west. RT 90 west at Pattersonville rest area for quick stop.