SpringvilleThrills.com . . . Springville, NY founded in 1810...Population as of 2000: 4,252. In 1881 workers strike at the canning factory for increased wages (an advance of 15 cents per 100 cans was issued)... In 1884 a $6 prize is offered for a 5 mile roller skating race in the village (winner finished in 24 minutes.)...The blizzard of '77 hits the area: 20-foot drifts are recorded near Springville.