LUNDY'S LANE BATTLEFIELD COMMEMORATIVE WALL

Then: Lundy's Lane Battlefield Commemorative Wall - 2004



The Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle Of Lundy's Lane, in celebration of the City of Niagara Falls Centennial and the 190th Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, fought July 25, 1814.
 


 


 


 



First of the panels on the Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle Of Lundy's Lane.Photo: Pat Simon.
 


Second of the panels on the Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle Of Lundy's Lane.Photo: Pat Simon.
 


Third of the panels on the Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle Of Lundy's Lane. Photo: Pat Simon.
 


Fourth of the panels on the Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle Of Lundy's Lane. Photo: Pat Simon,
 

The Lundy's Lane Commemorative Wall was commissioned by the City of Niagara Falls to commemorate the City's centennial, as well as the 190th anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane. It was unveiled in July of 2004. The project was undertaken in partnership with the Lundy's Lane Business Improvement Association.

The bas-relief limestone panels depict scenes from the Battle of Lundy's Lane, which was the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812, and one of the deadliest battles ever fought in Canada. The panels were created by the Campbell Monument Company of Belleville. The sculptor was James Smith, President of the Campbell Monument Company.

On the afternoon of July 25, 1814, Lieutenant-General Gordon Drummond led about 2,800 men into battle against the invading American army, which had recently been victorious at Chippewa. The six-hour Battle of Lundy's Lane lasted until darkness, with losses of about 850 men on each side.

The installation was unveiled on July 25, 2004, by his Worship, Mayor Ted Salchee, and members of the City of Niagara Falls Municipal Council.

Now: Lundy's Lane Battlefield Commemorative Wall

The Lundy's Lane Battlefield Commemorative Wall can be seen in its entirety from the opposite side of the street.



Mayor Ted Salci and an unidentified guest at the unveiling of the Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle Of Lundy's Lane.
 


Contingent of soldiers in military uniform standing in front of the Lundy's Lane monument at the unveiling of the Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative wall which depicts scenes from the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
 


 


 

Opening ceremony and unveiling of Lundy's Lane Battlefield Commemorative Wall - July 25th, 2004.


Attendees at unveiling ceremony - July 24th, 2004


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