Construction of the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Documentary Film (1965) Justin J.M. Higner 2021-01-30 | An Academy Award-nominated production (Best Documentary Feature, 1966) by the Jefferson National Expansion Historical Association. The Gateway Arch was and is commonly seen variously as a symbol of patriotic American ingenuity and engineering honoring pioneering European / Colonial settler ancestors, as an equally potent and graphic symbol of a 'triumphal' conclusion to often brutal acquisitions of Native territory still recalled then by surviving Elders, a highly questionable use of public money (at least for its time), a lucrative project which illegally sidelined colored contractors, or a project which removed, partially, an already notable and historic waterfront. Perhaps it is all of these and perhaps it has yet to define itself in other ways over time. Certainly, speaking for itself artistically, geometrically and architecturally, the Gateway Arch is an strikingly elegant, sublime and impressionable landmark built at great risk to life and limb which greatly changed the symbolic and cultural destiny of historic St. Louis and marked an era of mid-century and midwestern pragmatic optimism. It was meant to stand and to defy. Polite and informative comments and memories are welcome!Note the historic passenger river steamer SS "Admiral" in the Mississippi River that was present for the topping off ceremony, built in 1904 as the "Albatross", rebuilt in 1937 into its silver streamlined condition seen here, and scrapped in 2011 after a failed preservation effort.This is posted purely for educational purposes and, like the rest of my Channel, is not monetized. Thank you for all sincerely for watching! Be sure to Like and Subscribe to this and all that you enjoy on this Channel :)
The Final Call: Bagpipe Tribute of Taps for All Veterans, Wheatfield, NY Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-29 | Kevin Mahoney of Bergholz Vol. Fire Co. and of the Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums performs Taps in Honor of all who have Served in the Town of Wheatfield and beyond for our Country. Also for those who have since passed away--We Shall Remember Them.
The Final Call: Taps for Gold Star Mothers, Wheatfield, NY. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-29 | Kevin Mahoney of Bergholz Vol. Fire Co. and of the Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums performs Taps from the perspective of our new memorial and the kneeling Mother, looking north, at a distance from the performer, to our Gold Star Mothers and their families. Thanks to all who attended toady's services and for supporting this sacred endeavor.
Gold Star Mothers Monument and Memorial, Wheatfield NY, 2024 Dedication Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-28 | On September 28th, 2024 (and on the eve of Gold Star Mothers' Day) a formal dedication service was held behind the Wheatfield Town Hall building at the Wheatfield Veterans Monument and Memorial in Honor of Gold Star Mothers of our region and the unique tribute to them at the site. A statue of a grieving mother, kneeling in deep reverence towards the sacrifice she represents for all mothers and families who lost sons and daughters to war. US Army veteran Tom Kontak and members of the Veterans Monument Committee organized the event while honorable members of the Western New York Military Order of the Purple Heart provided refreshments. The Wreathe contributed is a faithful replica of one that stood for Gold Star Mothers standing at the cenotaph, present at the current site but had once been at the Wheatfield Highway Garage property in 1953, where three other Gold Star Mothers of that time also stood. There were several Gold and Blue Star Mothers and their families present and all were honored. Keynote to the ceremony, however, was Fran Davis, Cathy McFarlane and Holly Baker (President of WNY Gold Star Mothers Inc.) 8 chapters of this administration remain in WNY of a national association created in 1928. The granddaughter of Annie Nickerson, the very first Gold Star Mother honored in 1928 (mother of WW I casualty, Alfred Nickerson), was also present with a special Certificate recently presented to her by the 118th Congress. The Invocation and Closing was by Rev. Denton White, Pastor at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz. The Welcome Address was by Town of Wheatfield NY Supervisor Don MacSwan (twice recipient of the Purple heart, Vietnam). Speakers included NYS Senator Robert G. Ortt and NYS Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (both veterans) and US Congressman, Tim Kennedy. Wheatfield Town Historian Justin Higner presented floral bouquets to each of the Gold and Blue Star Mothers as bagpiper and fireman Kevin Mahoney performed 'Amazing Grace' during the hand out (later, in the evening, Kevin came back to play Taps). Smaller bouquets were also handed out to Honored Gold and Blue Star guests. Besides the Wreathe, one singular and small floral tribute was laid next to the statue itself in Honor of those Gold Star Mothers who could not attend and for those who have since passed on since 1928. Other guests included former Niagara County Legislative Chair William R. Ross (Army veteran), Russel Casterline (Korea veteran, Purple Heart recipient), Town Counselman Randy Retzlaff, Larry Helwig and Curt Doktor, Town Justices Gary Strenkoski and Angela Stamm-Philips, Niagara County Sherriff Michael Filicetti, Town Clerk Kathrine Harrington-Smith, former Town Counselman James Heuer, American Legion Riders, American Legion Post 1451, along with other attendees, guests and veterans from WW II and on. After the Service, the Gold Star Mothers' Wreathe was carefully taken in Honor, past tributes to town residents, to the welcoming lobby of the Wheatfield Seniors Community Center for temporary public display.
Cobblestone Museum of Albion, NY Presentation 2024 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-20 | Just a STONE'S throw away (if you will!) from our museum campus, the Wheatfield Seniors Center and Das Haus, Einhaus und Der Stall German Heritage Museum hosted Doug Farley of the Cobblestone Museum of Albion, NY- a great village of 10 historic buildings, with 3 of them built on site and the remainder moved. The lecture included a facinating breakdown of the nature of the buildings, why our region is so special in its concentration of such buildings from the early to mid 1800s and counts as a true cobblestone building. George and Ruth Camann provided lovley refreshments while a gallon of Cherry Bank Cider made a special surprise at the table via Justin Higner! The meeting was dedicated to the late Fern Irene Suckow (1930-2024), a long time supporter of our society and a teacher of Holy Ghost Church School in Bergholz. A video of the show will be posted soon! If you live in such a historic home, say in the comments! 🤠cobblestonemuseum.orgcobblestonestructures.blogspot.com/2018/03/cobblestone-buildings-in-niagara-county.html?m=1
Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards at Niagara Aerospace Museum 2024 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-12 | Very honored to be there to film this occasion.To capture these gentlemen receiving such great recognition for the work in the historical aviation industry that a lot of us didn't normally see. A couple of these gentlemen are not loud speakers so you'll have to turn up the volume a bit.Thank you for watching and subscribing to my videos!JH
Unknown Farmstead Ruins, Shawnee Rd., 9/2024 Wheatfield NY Study P.1 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-08 | ...
Lizzie Borden: A Century of Fascination, Part 2. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-02 | Lost media found: On this, the 132nd anniversary of the brutal double murders of 1892, we honor the legacy also of this program's creator, the late Kenneth J. Souza. Like all other videos on my channel, this is not monetized and is here only for educational purposes and research. All production is due to those in the end credits.
Lizzie Borden: A Century of Fascination, Part 3. (of 3) Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-02 | Lost media found: On this, the 132nd anniversary of the brutal double murders of 1892, we honor the legacy also of this program's creator, the late Kenneth J. Souza. Like all other videos on my channel, this is not monetized and is here only for educational purposes and research. All production is due to those in the end credits.
Lizzie Borden: A Century of Fascination, Part 1 (of 3). Justin J.M. Higner 2024-09-02 | Lost media found: On this, the 132nd anniversary of the brutal double murders of 1892, we honor the legacy also of this program's creator, the late Kenneth J. Souza. Like all other videos on my channel, this is not monetized and is here only for educational purposes and research. All production is due to those in the end credits.
Wheatfield Town Halls History Presentation, Part 1. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-08-22 | Filmed at Connect 55+ Wheatfield senior residence 2024
Project Future Class Demonstrations, Wheatfield, NY Family Picnic 2024 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-08-19 | ...
Tom Martens: Benched, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center 50th Annual Members Exhibition Poem Justin J.M. Higner 2024-08-16 | ...
Oceania at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in Buffalo, NY 2024! Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-31 | "Oceania " @hallwalls Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in Buffalo, NY.
Close Up of Old Foundation Stones of old mid 1800s Bridge in Current Ward Rd. - NFB Intersection Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-24 | Note the remnants of mortor in-between the old Medina sandstone footers newly uncovered from the demolition of the old 1940s era NYS DPW culvert. This action uncovered these, and so I wanted to document these while I could still see them. please, no trespassing here. I'm here to bring this to you. thanks!
Wheatfield Lions Club Officer Installation 2024, New Member Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-20 | Lion Susan Coleman is inducted by Lion District Governor Lion Sharon Battaglia.
My Personal / Historian Animal Crossing Avatar! P. 2 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-14 | My Personal / Historian Animal Crossing Avatar twin! Now, I'm not normally into avatars, AI, etc; but this was hilarious. My sister Ashley Higner pieced this dude that is me together and had me visit the museum café, pick apples, sail to another island, and use the facilities....Too much coffee? Probably!
My Personal / Historian Animal Crossing Avatar! P. 1 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-14 | My Personal / Historian Animal Crossing Avatar twin! Now, I'm not normally into avatars, AI, etc; but this was hilarious. My sister Ashley Higner pieced this dude that is me together and had me visit the museum café, pick apples, sail to another island, and use the facilities....Too much coffee? Probably!
Ward Rd. - NFB Old Bridge Remnants Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-13 | Remains of previous bridge presumably built in the late 1800's freshly uncovered by the removal of the 1940s-era NYS-DPW culvert as the larger brand new one is installed over this summer, covering these imported sand stone footers stones once again. I have salvaged a couple of them from the side spoils pile.
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center 50th, Wonderful Opening Overview! Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-13 | ...
Ward Rd. / Niagara Falls Boulevard Intersection Culvert Last Days, NYS-DPW Justin J.M. Higner 2024-07-04 | NOTE ON THE FORMER JANIKS / JT WHEATFIELDS: It was a larger building in the original mid 1800s format, but the newer construction began in 2000 when they tore down 2/3 of the original larger building To install what we see now. There is an earlier post on this building that explains that. Sorry if I didn't include that part. The new owners of the complex wanted to use building laws of the time to be able to keep the business close to wardrobe rather than have to move it further back according to the new codes. If they retained part of the original building , they could legally stay close to ward road and the boulevard intersection.
Forsyth - Warren Tavern, 1805-1810 era: Basement Views Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-29 | 2024 historical survey. Special thanks to Tyler Booth, Johnathan Newman and Claudia Carnes.forsythtavern.com
Plattdeutsch German Language Meeting, Einhaus, 2024, P. 1 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-28 | Welcome to our June 2024 Plattdeutsch German Language Meeting lead by Board member Martha Haseley! Always fun and informative on the last Wednesday of most months, todays topics included insects, food and flowers! Plus farming memories by Board member June Stenzel (nee Williams) on whose family land the current Summit Mall building has stood since 1972. It was also gratifying to know that this dialect of the German languages was being spoken in this historic building that, like Das Haus up front on the same museum campus, was filled with the same words by the new settlers from the Ukermark region of Prussia in 1844. Thanks to all who support the Historical Society of North German Settlements of WNY!
Plattdeutsch German Language Memories, P. 3 Bonus Memories Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-28 | Board member June Stenzel (nee Williams) adds more to her experience on the old Williams farm on the Williams Rd., at the current Summit Mall site. (Apologies for the side-ways angle.)
Plattdeutsch German Language Meeting, Einhaus, 2024, P. 2 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-28 | Welcome to our June 2024 Plattdeutsch German Language Meeting lead by Board member Martha Haseley! Always fun and informative on the last Wednesday of most months, todays topics included insects, food and flowers! Plus farming memories by Board member June Stenzel (nee Williams) on whose family land the current Summit Mall building has stood since 1972. It was also gratifying to know that this dialect of the German languages was being spoken in this historic building that, like Das Haus up front on the same museum campus, was filled with the same words by the new settlers from the Ukermark region of Prussia in 1844. Thanks to all who support the Historical Society of North German Settlements of WNY!
Artist Talk! Alternating Currents II Exhibit, Commodore Justin Higner Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-23 | Celebrating 30th Anniversary Year at Higner Maritime Artworks at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center. Special thanks to Dana Tyrrell and all of those working there for this great opportunity!
Tour of the Peridot Isle II, Brasília, Tor Onondaga & Bostonian, Higner Maritime Artworks Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-23 | ...
St. Davids, Canada Lions Club President Susan Snider (2023-24) Farewell / Wheatfield NY Lions Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-21 | St. David's Lions Club President Lion Susan Snider's last address as President with deserved tributes and glad tidings! Congratulations Lion Susan from the Wheatfield NY Lions Club! We look forward to seeing you in August for the Wheatfield Lions Club Steak Night, 8/22/24.We had a wonderful time with other hard-working Lions at St. Davids, Canada at our sister Club, the St. David's Lions Club (Est. 1963) and its generous members who welcomed us for a superb Steak Night. Anthems were heartily sung and Grace was declared. The good food featured loins and T-bones, baked beans, salads, baked potatoes, bread/butter, beer-other drinks, coffee and strawberry shortcakes. Wheatfield Lions Club President Lion Roberta O'Toole, Past President Lion Chris Stanz and his wife Gloria, Lion Nancy Rosie and Lion Justin Higner are welcomed to the annual St. Davids Lions Club Steak Night for a fine and fun evening, with generous accolades and tidings. This was also St. David's President Lion Susan Snider's last event before the end of her term. Lion Susan (seen in the intro screen in the center, light blue top) was St. David's first woman President and an integral part of the Club's long history, with a fun and embracing wit practically unmatched in the region. From us she received a beautiful and vintage Hands Across the Border Pin from Lion Justin Higner on behalf of the Club, while Wheatfield President Lion Roberta O'Toole delivered her own remarks. Lions and others on both sides of the Canadian-American side of the border appreciates her service! We'll see some of you on 08/22/24 for the Wheatfield Lions Club Steak Night!🦁🥩🇨🇦🇺🇸🦁
St. Davids, Canada Lions Club 06-21-24 Welcomes Wheatfield Lions! Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-21 | We had a wonderful time with other hard-working Lions at St. Davids, Canada at our sister Club, the St. David's Lions Club (Est. 1963) and its generous members who welcomed us for a superb Steak Night. Anthems were heartily sung and Grace was declared. The good food featured loins and T-bones, baked beans, salads, baked potatoes, bread/butter, beer-other drinks, coffee and strawberry shortcakes. Wheatfield Lions Club President Lion Roberta O'Toole, Past President Lion Chris Stanz and his wife Gloria, Lion Nancy Rosie and Lion Justin Higner are welcomed to the annual St. Davids Lions Club Steak Night for a fine and fun evening, with generous accolades and tidings. This was also St. David's President Lion Susan Snider's last event before the end of her term. Lion Susan (seen in the intro screen in the center, light blue top) was St. David's first woman President and an integral part of the Club's long history, with a fun and embracing wit practically unmatched in the region. From us she received a beautiful and vintage Hands Across the Border Pin from Lion Justin Higner on behalf of the Club, while Wheatfield President Lion Roberta O'Toole delivered her own remarks. Lions and others on both sides of the Canadian-American side of the border appreciates her service! We'll see some of you on 08/22/24 for the Wheatfield Lions Club Steak Night!🦁🥩🇨🇦🇺🇸🦁
Cambria Retired Ocean Cabin Liner (b.1999), Now the Commodore Yacht Club Preserved Artwork. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-16 | (Lore) This one is a special favorite and its honestly surprising that this piece is still with us. I could have lost it early due to bow damage due to some issues and moisture, but a massive refit on it kept it going 25 years later! 🖖🍷⚓️🌹 This is the preserved and retired ocean / cabin liner "Cambria " seen here with mast and life boats removed and under tow to her permanent home with the Commodore Yacht Club. Built in 1999 (by now the equivalent of 50 or so years old, materials wise), the veteran liner retains much of her original appearance but has a long history. The last of the 'cabin' liners (that is to say, more ferry than liner), began operations as a companion liner to Royal Line's larger "Magdalena" as the "Andes", with an all-white hull and yellow funnel. She then was transferred, upon the ending of regular liner duties, to cruising under the Royal Viking Cruises (same company) brand as the refitted "Royal Viking Sun" while the "Magdalena" became "Royal Viking Sky", among other ships within the group. Acquired with the rest of the fleet into the expanding Layland Cruise Line corporation as the "Astoria" before many more years. Transferred lastly to Zodiac Cruises as their "Scorpio Star ll" it was eventually clear that, without the same amenities as the far newer and sometimes larger cruise liners, the charming if rugged ship needed to be retired. Sold to the yacht club for a dollar, the ship was extensively overhauled with a new and repaired bow and restored public rooms, particularly its famous Green Gallery with its restored painted glass skylight within its better and modified housing. Guest artist, rear bar and lounge: Rebecca Aloisio. 💐
Dedication of the Five Senses Park Wheatfield NY Lions Club Fishing Dock & Refitted Pond! Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-15 | ...
Skinwalker Mysteries, Mutual UFO Network, Part 1. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-07 | mufon.comNOTE: My apologies for the rest of the program being missing. The other two files could not be processed by YT. If I ever find another copy I'll update here.JH--
Memory and Alien Abduction, Part 2. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-07 | Presented by Dr. Philip Haseley of the Anthropological Dept. at Niagara County Community College, c. 2003.See also: youtube.com/watch?v=SeGDF4oMOBM
Memory and Alien Abduction, Part 3. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-07 | Presented by Dr. Philip Haseley of the Anthropological Dept. at Niagara County Community College, c. 2003.See also: youtube.com/watch?v=SeGDF4oMOBM
Memory and Alien Abduction, Part 4 of 4. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-07 | Presented by Dr. Philip Haseley of the Anthropological Dept. at Niagara County Community College, c. 2003. I was a student and participant in this fascinating conference. The other parts are now uploaded on my channel. Thanks for watching and following!See also: youtube.com/watch?v=SeGDF4oMOBM
Memory and Alien Abduction Part 1. Justin J.M. Higner 2024-06-07 | Presented by Dr. Philip Haseley of the Anthropological Dept. at Niagara County Community College, c. 2003.See also: youtube.com/watch?v=SeGDF4oMOBM
Brasilia of Layland-Royal River Cruises, 2024 (built 2021) Tour! Justin J.M. Higner 2024-05-28 | Part of the diverse and inclusive, seven-ship Australia Class (begun in 2018) for the historic Layland Co. and consisting of the Australia, Scandinavia, Brasilia, Oceania, Laurentia, Cambodia and the Mauretania II, the Brasilia represents and echoes Brazil and South America and is dedicated to the indigenous Peoples that are endangered due to abuse, racism and developmental neglect. The upper rooms were decorated to emulate the rich and lush rainforest and its ecological character, with images done by Native artists, where possible, on the walls. On the lower deck front is a bar and club space.Guest Artists include: Charles E. Burchfield (lower deck back wall), (upper deck, forward on port side), Ayamuasca, (starboard side), Brigitte Benita. (Upper deck, front wall), Paul Gauguin, (back wall), Milton Rogvin. (Outside starboard balcony), Rita Argen Auerbach and Charles E. Burchfield, (port side outside balcony), Karl Heerdt.
Pist N Broke Car Show, North Tonawanda, National Anthem and Remembrance 2024 Justin J.M. Higner 2024-05-28 | NY
