Category Archives: SCA Journal Online

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

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.

JOURNAL SNEAK PEEK: The River Attractions of Niagara Falls

By Peter Glaser: In the lead-up to 2025’s SCA conference in Niagara Falls, Canada (but with a day spent on the American side), this article explores the classic river attractions at the Falls and along the Niagara River. While some of these charms pre-date the automobile era, they prospered with its arrival and remain largely unchanged today.

JOURNAL: Lost Photos, Found Memories: Niagara Falls

By Edward Engel: In anticipation of us making our own memories at this June’s SCA Conference, presented here are a baker’s dozen of vintage Niagara Falls vacation photos from the SCA Journal series, “Lost Photos, Found Memories.”