EDITOR’S WORD: The SCA Goes International to get Wet ’n Wild at Niagara Falls

SCA Journal Online

By Douglas Towne: In the 1890s, Americans and Canadians had different development aspirations for their respective cities divided by the Niagara River. With its grander vistas of the three cascading waters, Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls, Canadians viewed it as a natural wonder and created a vacation destination. In contrast, Americans considered hydropower generation the most critical asset and focused more on harnessing these water sources to fuel industry.

Nevele Grand Hotel, Ellenville

ZOOM RECORDING: Isaac Jeffreys: Hidden Mid Century – Capturing The Borscht Belt at Night

Recordings, Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm: Join Isaac Jeffreys as he explores the intersection of history, memory, and transformation through photography. A Hudson Valley native and Parsons BFA graduate, Jeffries is drawn to 20th-century spaces—most notably the Mid-century modern ‘Borscht Belt’ resorts of the Catskills. Shooting entirely on film, he lights up long-abandoned buildings after dark, using carefully staged scenes and long exposures to reanimate places left without power—or presence. Watch Video