The Silo - Lewiston, NY
The Silo is located on the shoreline of lower Niagara River in the Village of Lewiston, NY.
The building originally was a coal silo for the Canada Steamship Lines. These steamships would transport people from Lewiston to Toronto, Ontario (Canada). The voyage to Toronto actually began in Niagara Falls, NY, where people boarded the Niagara Gorge Railroad to Lewiston.
With the advent of other travel means, the need for the steamships, and the coal silo, came to an end. This building became dormant for number of decades.
In the late 1970′s the Village of Lewiston decided to develop the waterfront. Sine then a boat launch, docks, and a number of walkways have been built. There is an area for fishing and space for just lounging while enjoying the view. Based on the shoreline you can get an overlooking view from higher up. Or you can take the lower path directly along the Niagara River. In any event the view along the water, or across into Canada, is magnificent.
In 1998 the transformed coal silo opened as a restaurant, simply named “The Silo.” It continues to operate as such today. Guests are welcome to enter from North Water Street and take part in a meal while overlooking the Niagara River.
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