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- Taking of Niagara DrawingThis appears to be a late 19th or early 20th century copy of an image that appeared in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817 showing the "Taking of Niagara" or the Battle of Fort George in 1813. The image provides some understanding of buildings that existed before the destruction of the …This appears to be a late 19th or early 20th century copy of an image that appeared in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817 showing the "Taking of Niagara" or the …
- Battle of Fort George Watercolour PaintingA watercolour by an unknown artist of the Battle of Fort George, based on a line drawing that was in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817. The drawing shows some details on the town, including many elements that were later destroyed in December 1813 by the retreating American forces, such as …A watercolour by an unknown artist of the Battle of Fort George, based on a line drawing that was in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817. The drawing shows some details …
- Print of Mississauga Point Lighthouse and Fort NiagaraThis print depicts the lighthouse at Mississauga Point and Fort Niagara in the distance. The lighthouse, the first on the Great Lakes, was dismantled in 1814 in order to build Fort Mississauga. Some of the stone from the lighthouse was also used in the creation of the Fort.This print depicts the lighthouse at Mississauga Point and Fort Niagara in the distance. The lighthouse, the first on the Great Lakes, was dismantled in 1814 in order to build …
- Photographic Print of Sir Isaac BrockThis is a photograph of a painting of Sir Isaac Brock who died at the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812.This is a photograph of a painting of Sir Isaac Brock who died at the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812.
- Plan of Fort's George, Mississauga, and Niagara, The Military Reserves and the Town of Newark- 1908 Copy of an 1817 OriginalA plan by H.H. Willson[s] of Fort's George, Mississauga and Niagara, the Military Reserves and the Town of Newark. It is dated 2 May 1817 and has "Royal Regiment Office, Quebec". A memo above the title states the plan "shows a new proposed military reserve in red lines." This is …A plan by H.H. Willson[s] of Fort's George, Mississauga and Niagara, the Military Reserves and the Town of Newark. It is dated 2 May 1817 and has "Royal Regiment Office, …
- Drawing of Fort Niagara from Fort GeorgeThis is a drawing of Fort Niagara from Fort George, which is in the foreground.This is a drawing of Fort Niagara from Fort George, which is in the foreground.
- Mr. President Russel's Estate- 1915 copyA 1915 copy of Mr. President Russel's (president and acting administrator of Upper Canada from 1796-1799) estate plan in 1797. It illustrates the house and garden plans of his estate including site descriptions and dimensions.A 1915 copy of Mr. President Russel's (president and acting administrator of Upper Canada from 1796-1799) estate plan in 1797. It illustrates the house and garden plans of his estate …
- Battle of Queenston Heights Engraving: Oct. 13, 1813This engraving shows American troops (shown in blue uniforms) crossing the Niagara River and landing at Queenston. British and Canadian troops (shown in red uniforms) under General Isaac Brock came out of Newark (now Niagara-on-the-Lake) and drove the Americans back to the heights. Seeing this, New York militiamen still on …This engraving shows American troops (shown in blue uniforms) crossing the Niagara River and landing at Queenston. British and Canadian troops (shown in red uniforms) under General Isaac Brock came …
- War of 1812 Photographs: Tecumseh, Four Veterans and a BladeThis consists of 6 photos that include: an artistic representation of Tecumseh, a blade, and four gentlemen that are War of 1812 veterans. A 1911 catalogue of Memorial Hall (the Niagara Historical Society’s first museum building) lists the item as a photograph of a committee to discover the grave of …This consists of 6 photos that include: an artistic representation of Tecumseh, a blade, and four gentlemen that are War of 1812 veterans. A 1911 catalogue of Memorial Hall (the …
- Barn at HermitageThe Hermitage was the farm of William Nelles (1769-1850) and was built near the lake on Lot 6, Concession 1, in c.1800. Nelles was the brother of Robert Nelles and was also a Captain in the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This Regiment was known to have been involved …The Hermitage was the farm of William Nelles (1769-1850) and was built near the lake on Lot 6, Concession 1, in c.1800. Nelles was the brother of Robert Nelles and …
- Map: Laura Secord’s Route from Queenston to BeaverdamsA handwritten map of Laura Secord’s route from Queenston to Beaverdams during the War of 1812. There is also a short history of the map itself included. It is black ink on three pieces of cream paper. It is believed that this map was made for Mrs. Curzon when writing …A handwritten map of Laura Secord’s route from Queenston to Beaverdams during the War of 1812. There is also a short history of the map itself included. It is black …
- "Where Gen. Brock died. Queenston. Oct. 13, 1812." by Clara Mason[from back of painting] “The old house faced the river, and the artist has sketched the trees and old fences as they might have been at the time. The remains of the old well were found, and so the path from the house is represented as it probably appeared, together …[from back of painting] “The old house faced the river, and the artist has sketched the trees and old fences as they might have been at the time. The remains …
- Profile Portrait of Major General Sir Isaac Brock 1769-1812 by Alice Kerr-NelsonThis is a copy of the original pastel painting of Brock by Gerrit Schipper (c.1808), and shows Brock a few years before his death. This copy was painted by Alice Kerr-Nelson in 1881. The copy was a commission for Lieutenant-Governor John B. Robinson, negotiated on his behalf by his brother, …This is a copy of the original pastel painting of Brock by Gerrit Schipper (c.1808), and shows Brock a few years before his death. This copy was painted by Alice …
- Oil Painting of Gravelly Bay and Sugarloaf Hill in Port ColborneAn oil painting of Gravelly Bay and Sugarloaf Hill in Port Colborne. It is most likely a view taken from near Tennessee Avenue and Steele Street. The War of 1812 Veteran "Big John Steele", John Steele's log Tavern Inn, built 1824, is in the forground and Christian Zavitz's log home …An oil painting of Gravelly Bay and Sugarloaf Hill in Port Colborne. It is most likely a view taken from near Tennessee Avenue and Steele Street. The War of 1812 …
- Pencil Sketch of Miss Shaw C.1805-1810This is a black and white photograph of a pencil sketch of a woman, circa 1805-1810. There are two theories on who the woman may be. One believes that is Miss Shaw. However, there is another photo of the same sketch that is signed McDonnell in the lower right corner. …This is a black and white photograph of a pencil sketch of a woman, circa 1805-1810. There are two theories on who the woman may be. One believes that is …
- Henry Nelles Home- Cell for American PrisonersA black and white photograph of the lock up located in the basement of the Nelles house (125 Main Street West) that existed during the War of 1812. The photograph shows the wooden cell located in the basement next to the staircase. The house was owned by Colonel Robert Nelles …A black and white photograph of the lock up located in the basement of the Nelles house (125 Main Street West) that existed during the War of 1812. The photograph …
- Van Buskirk Blacksmith ShopPhoto of Van Buskirk blacksmith shop on Main Street West in Grimsby. During the War of 1812, Allan Nixon was known to have owned the blacksmith shop located here. It is believed that the shop was forced to shoe American horses while the area was under US occupation. The building …Photo of Van Buskirk blacksmith shop on Main Street West in Grimsby. During the War of 1812, Allan Nixon was known to have owned the blacksmith shop located here. It …
- Lake Lodge BarnA black and white photograph of the original barn at Lake Lodge, built in 1801, as it was being demolished. Written in ink on the photograph is : "The original barn at Lake Lodge built in 1801. It was used for American prisoners during War of 1812".A black and white photograph of the original barn at Lake Lodge, built in 1801, as it was being demolished. Written in ink on the photograph is : "The original …
- First Nations at the Battle of the Forty Ceremony- June 8, 1955A black and white photograph of six First Nations people playing instruments at the Ceremony unveiling a plaque commemorating the engagement at Forty Mile Creek which occured on June 8, 1813.A black and white photograph of six First Nations people playing instruments at the Ceremony unveiling a plaque commemorating the engagement at Forty Mile Creek which occured on June 8, …
- Nelles HomeA drawing that shows a wooden house beside a large tree, with a pathway out front that leads to a wooden fence with a gate. The fence is built on the edge of a small drop in the land, and where the gate is, in front, are two steps. The …A drawing that shows a wooden house beside a large tree, with a pathway out front that leads to a wooden fence with a gate. The fence is built on …