From the Niagara Falls Review:
One of Niagara Falls’s most famous and beautiful attractions celebrated its 70th birthday last Tuesday.
It was on September 18, 1937, that Oakes Garden Theatre was officially opened. This extraordinary blend of architectural and horticultural skills is visited and admired by countless numbers of people each year.
Located on the north side of Clifton Hill between Falls Avenue and River Road, the site has considerable historical significance. It was here that Niagara Falls’s most prominent 19th century hotel was located. Known as the Clifton House, it was constructed in 1833, and had a number of additions in the years that followed.