Amos W. Sangster (1833-1904)

Fort Niagara, in Youngstown, New York, was an active site during the war. By the end of the 19^th century it was a much more peaceful place.  In this print from the series Niagara River from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, a lone sail, and what might be a steam ship can be seen off in the distance, where great naval battles once raged.

Following the American destruction of nearby Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 December 1813, US forces retreated to a seemingly secure position across the river at Fort Niagara.  Nine nights later, the British and Canadians captured the fort, and began a campaign of reprisal against communities on the American side of the river that would culminate in the burning of Buffalo on 30 December.