Old Fort Erie in Ontario
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Olde Fort Erie

Fort Erie was the first British fort to be constructed as part of a network developed after the Seven Years' War (often referred to as the French and Indian War in the United States) was concluded by the Treaty of Paris (1763) at which time all of New France had been ceded to Great Britain. It is located on the southern edge of the Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, directly across the Niagara River from Buffalo, New York.

Located at 42.8932, -78.9238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Capture of Fort Erie

The Capture of Fort Erie by American forces in 1814 was an incident in the War of 1812 between the United Kingdom and the United States. The British garrison was outnumbered but surrendered prematurely, in the view of British commanders.

Located at 42.8934, -78.924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Siege of Fort Erie

The Siege of Fort Erie was one of the last and most protracted engagements between British and American forces during the Niagara campaign of the American War of 1812. The Americans successfully defended Fort Erie against the British Army but subsequently abandoned it because of shortage of supplies.

Located at 42.8934, -78.924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Anchor Bar

The Anchor Bar, possibly the birthplace of spicy chicken wings known outside the Buffalo area as Buffalo wings, is a restaurant located in Buffalo, New York. The restaurant was initially established in 1935. Teressa Bellissimo is credited with the creation of the dish when she deep-fried some wings and covered them in Frank's RedHot hot sauce and butter. Chicken wings were previously used for soup or simply thrown away. She served them with blue cheese dip as hors d'oeuvres at the bar.

Located at 42.9023, -78.9352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battle of Fort Erie (1866)

The Battle of Fort Erie was a bloody skirmish in the afternoon immediately following the Battle of Ridgeway on June 2, 1866 in Canada West. The Fenian force, withdrawing from Ridgeway towards the United States, met and defeated a small force of Canadian militia at Fort Erie, then known as the village of Waterloo.

Located at 42.8967, -78.9251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1866, Battles involving Canada, Fenian Raids

International Railway Bridge

The International Railway Bridge carries a railway line across the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York. It was built in 1873 for the International Bridge Company by Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski and D.L. MacPherson. The bridge consists of two sections, the first extending from the Canadian shore to Squaw Island, NY, and the second extending from Squaw Island to the American mainland shore.

Located at 42.9289, -78.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Peace Bridge Arena

Peace Bridge Arena was the main sports arena located in Fort Erie, Ontario. Built in 1928, it held 5,000 people. It was located near the Peace Bridge connecting Fort Erie with Buffalo, New York. Both the Chicago Black Hawks and Pittsburgh Pirates made the arena a temporary home for the first few games during the 1928–29 NHL season. The arena was also the home of the Buffalo Bisons. On March 17, 1936, the roof collapsed after thirteen inches of heavy snowfall.

Located at 42.9078, -78.9196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Broderick Park

Broderick Park is a park situated within the boundaries of Buffalo, New York.

Located at 42.9149, -78.9031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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