Fort Schlosser

Historical marker location:

Niagara Falls, New York

( Marker can be reached from Niagara Scenic Parkway (New York State Route 957A) 1 mile west of Interstate 190, on the left when traveling north.)

Guarding the Upper Landing.

The first recorded jazz concert took place in New York City in 1917, featuring a band led by the pianist James Reese Europe. Jazz music would go on to become a defining feature of New York's cultural scene, with legendary clubs like the Cotton Club and the Village Vanguard.