In this edition of the Daily Grind, we look at the Mountain Mills from the years 1872-1883, along with the technical side of the mill itself.
The Daily Grind: Morningstar Mill – Early History: 1815-1872
In this edition of The Daily Grind, we take a look at the history of DeCew Falls and the Morningstar Mill through the eyes of some of the residents who lived here in the past.
The Daily Grind: Reflections on the Upper and Lower DeCew Falls
In this edition of the Daily Grind, we look back into the natural attraction that was DeCew Falls as recounted by Benjamin Lossing, a 19th century historian and writer from the United States
The Daily Grind: Childhood Memories at Decew Falls
In this edition of The Daily Grind Jessie delights in recalling lazy summer days at Decew Falls.
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Rebecca Troup Morningstar
In this edition of The Daily Grind we meet Rebecca Elizabeth Troup the first wife of Wilson Morningstar
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Emma Morningstar
Get to know Emma Morningstar, one-half of the Emma-Wilson Morningstar power couple at the historic Morningstar Mill.
The Daily Grind: Getting to Know Wilson Morningstar
Explore the legacy of Wilson Morningstar, a pioneering millwright who transformed Decew Falls with his innovation and community spirit.
History from Here: Twelve Mile Creek at Downtown St. Catharines
A guiding pathway and a food source for Indigenous peoples, waterpower for the mills of early European settlers, a shipping route for the First and Second Welland Canals, the waters of Twelve Mile Creek have sustained communities for thousands of years
Decew 1 Generating Station and Morningstar Mill
This year marks the 120th anniversary of Decew 1 Generating Station. On August 25, 1898, the Cataract Power Company of […]
Decew Falls and Wilson Morningstar’s Spiral Staircase
Decew Falls has been a tourist destination for over 150 years. Mary Kelsey, visiting from Michigan on July 16, 1866, […]
Journeys to America
Sailing across the Altantic in the 18th and 19th centuries was time consuming and often perilous. Space was tight, food […]
Morningstar Mill: The Last Dragon?
The first thing I do when I get to Morningstar Mill is check all the mouse traps. I always hope […]