The Castle of Fort Niagara Plaque

Original Vintage Card
  
 Price: $14.95

Stock #:764198
Type: Postcard
Era: Real Photo
City: Youngstown
State: New York (NY)
County: Niagara
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Additional Details:
This House, the "Castle" of Fort Niagara was built by the French 1726, approximately on the site occupied by La Salle 1678, and Denonville 1685. Taken by the British 1759, it was held by them as a base of warfare against the American frontier during the War of the Revolution. First occupied by the United States Aug. 11, 1796, retaken by the British Dec. 19, 1813. Coming finally May 22, 1815, under the flag of the United States of America.

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