Lundys Lane Battlefield Archway and Interpretive Plaque

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Photo: Niagara Falls History Museum

Spanning Lundy's Lane near the Niagara Falls History Museum and Drummond Hill Cemetery, this 27 meter long archway commemorates the decisive Battle of Lundy's Lane on July 25th, 1814. The Archway was designed by Don Loucks of the Metropolitan Design group, with heritage planning collaboration from ICI Group.

The Archway crosses Lundy's Lane at its highest elevation. These silhouettes are designed to represent the soldiers and artillery in the Battle which claimed the lives of hundreds of soldiers.

"It's truly an iconic structure," Don Jackson, chair of the Niagara Falls Museums' 1812 Legacy committee states. "It will ensure that the Battle is not forgotten."

Visitors, dignitaries, and reenactors onsite at opening of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Commemorative Archway

Photos courtesy Metropolitan Design

Sources

City of Niagara Falls. 2014. MW-2016-46 Lundy' s Lane Streetscape Master Plan. https://niagarafalls.civicweb.net/document/29566

Metropolitan Design. 2014. Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemorative Archway. https://www.designmetropolitan.com/portfolio_page/the-battle-of-lundys-lane-commemorative-archway/

A collaborative project

Niagara Falls Museums - Niagara Falls Public Library - Dept. of Geography and Tourism Studies,Brock University.

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