The Art of Suffrage Exhibit Installed at Power City Eatery

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote

The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) has installed an extension of “The Art of Suffrage” exhibit November 2. The display is located at Power City Eatery in Niagara, Falls, NY, commemorating the 19th Amendment which secured the right of women to vote.

The exhibit was inspired by Mary Brennan-Taylor, vice president of the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, and her personal collection of Suffrage Art, in partnership with colleague Ellen Martin. Their recent exhibit, also entitled, “The Art of Suffrage,” was installed earlier this year at the Kenan Center in Lockport, NY. Her friendship with suffragist Alice Paul and knowledge of woman suffrage were integral in this exhibit.

Executive Director of NFNHA, Sara Capen is thrilled to showcase these significant suffrage stories which empowered women to fight for their right to vote.

“I am so grateful to Mary Brennan-Taylor for allowing us to share replicas of her collection and her great knowledge with Niagara Falls,” Capen said. ”This exhibit is relevant to this day as we acknowledge the contributions of activists, past and present.”

Co-owner and chef at Power City Eatery, Joseph Hotchkiss will be offering up some suffrage themed sandwich specials this week to celebrate election day.

“I hope the public will stop by for lunch this week to take in this inspiring exhibit and learn about the movement that led to the 19th Amendment,” Hotchkiss said. “It’s an honor to display such an important part of our country’s history in our eatery.”

“The Art of Suffrage” is available for the public to view at Power City Eatery, located at 444 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.