About Us

The Centennial 2008 Executive Committee:

Neil Akins- Chairman

Phyllis Akins
Kim Andrews
Bob Bayle
Steve Berkowitz
Suzanna Bernd
John Bulova
Betty Dodds
Catherine Gericke
Mark Griffin
Pat Joyce
Melody O’Donnell
Barbara Rosoff
Bob Rosoff
Chris Scoville
Tim Weidner
Wayne Wright

In addition, many of the committee members have solicited the help of additional volunteers to carry out specific aspects of Centennial events. Please contact us if you would like to participate and contribute in this way to our celebration. (Courtesy The Blackburn Gallery)

A Brief History

1642- Governor Fletcher gave to the Reverand Godfredius Dellius a grant of land north of the Saratoga Patent which included what was to become Glens Falls and was the first grant to include this land.

1762- The application for the Queensbury Patent was granted. Jeffrey Cowper was the first permanent white settler at Half Way Brook in the town of Queesnbury.

1765- The corner of Warren and Ridge Streets for many years was called "The Corners" or "Wing's Corners"

1766- The first town meeting of Wing's Falls was held May 6th. Abraham Wing was chosen as moderator and supervisor

1780- Wing's Falls distroyed by the British forces. The settlement was rebuilt in 1788, when a transfer of the name from Wing's Falls to Glen's Falls takes place.

1813- Warren County is formed from part of Washington County.
1832- The state legislature approved construction of the Glens Falls Feeder Canal which resulted in an economic boom.
1839- Glens Falls is incorporated as a village.
1864- "The Great Fire" started in the kitchen of the Glens Falls Hotel. A windy day soon spread the flames in all directions. 112 buildings were destroyed, including 60 stores.
1873- The intersection of Warren, Ridge and Glen Streets was called Fountain Square when an ornate fountain was built in front of the Rockwell House.
1886- The village was enlarged to the present city limits.
1898- The fountain in front of the Rockwell House was removed to make way for brick street paving and a trolley line. The name was changed to Bank Square because the village's three banks were located in the area.
1900- The first hospital was established. Village Hall is constructed.
1908- The charter for the City of Glens Falls is passed by the legislature.

Data provided by the Education Department at
The Chapman Historical Museum

Glens Falls, New York 1908-2008

"It's About Time!"