Résultats

 Huggins, Jean A. E. (1895-1989), Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005), 23 Apr 1964     Two articles about preparation and introduction of a wax figure of Laura Secord to Louis Tussaud Wax Museum in Niagara Falls. Another on the same topic: Wit Wonder Wisdom by WYN.

      Undated. Unknown publication. Based on an interview by journalist from The Star [The Toronto Star] conducted when she was almost 80 [1826?]. Miss Laura Secord Clarke (1846-1936) was a granddaughter of Laura Secord and her husband, James Secord, of Chippewa, Ontario. She was also a sister of the late Lieutenant-Governor …

      From Armstrong family collection.

      From Armstrong family collection.

      In 1962, eight weekend performances of "Don Juan in hell" and "Candida" (both by Bernard Shaw) were presented in the Court House in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a part of event title "A Salute to Shaw" organized by Brian Doherty. The enthusiastic response made it possible to continue and in 1963, the …

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), December, 1972     Article about an official opening of the Queenston Public Library and Community Centre with black and white photographs of: *the church after renovation with description: "A large crowd trying to get into the restored building last Saturday afternoon for the official opening. Patient guests for the opening are standing on …

      Articles about opening of the Craft Room and Historical Resource Centre on May 27th, 1977. PHOTOGRAPHS: 1. Photograph of Gerda Molson with Robert Welch and Frank Carnochan, with a caption: "Library opens historical section. The history of early Niagara is the focus of a new section of the Niagara-on-the-Lake public …

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 10 Jun 2000     The celebration was part of Once Upon 200 Years, the year of anniversary events that began with the library's Gala Dinner in January. The ceremony also included the announcement of the name of the new street where the new library and fire hall will be located. The name was being …

 Garrett, Doug, Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 27 Jul 1972     Undated photograph but probably taken in early 1900s, before 1911. The Court House is in the background - the second fire hall was located there before moving to a new location on Queen Street in 1911.

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), August 22, 1974, p. 5     Article about the renovation and expansion of the Niagara-the-Lake Public Library at the rear of the Court House in 1973. The library shared this location with the fire department until 1912. Photographs with captions: "The remodelled entrance to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. Fire trucks once used these doors before moving …

      "The expanded library was officially opened on June 8, 1973. Over the next several years, there were additions to the facilities. The Janet Carnochan Room was added to house the local history collection and rare books, which in time became the Niagara Historical Resource Centre. A children's storytelling and craft/Board …

      Articles published by local newspapers between February 8, 1973 and March 7, 1973.

 St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 1967     A newspaper clipping describing the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library's recent budget cuts and how chief librarian plans to use the remaining money.

 St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), Spring 1949     John D. Larkin, a successful industrialist from Buffalo, started buying land in Niagara in 1900. He purchased Glencairn near Queenston and developed three farming communities in the township with over 1,700 acres of land. One group was built on "Upper" or "Mountain farm", these were all flooded when the hydro …

 Hamilton Spectator     Article about participation of the volunteers from Barton and Ancaster in the campaign of 1812-14. Published on Monday July 15; year of publication unknown, probably 1957.

 Archer, Steve, St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 2 Mar 1972     Newspaper article about restoration of Laura Secord house in Queenston. Full Title: "Historic Laura Secord House Renovations near Completion. Official Opening Set For Early June"

      The ice jam in 1955 destroyed the dock shelter and ticket office on Queenston Docks.

 Roels, Ron, St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 1962     Articles and photos related to activities for students of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston. Two photographs from the St. Catharines Standard about school safety program, published on May 9, 1962 Two photographs of fish release at Queenston Dock, published by Niagara Falls Evening Review on October 24, 1962.

 St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 13 Aug 1971     Photo description: "Students of Laura Secord Memorial Public School in Queenston held a carnival for Cystic Fibrosis yesterday, raising around $100 according to Mrs. John Ghetti who helped her children organize it. About 70 children attended the event, held at the school. Here, Donna Ghetti and Cindy McKlusky watch as …

 Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005), 10 Jun 1950     Article about a retired teacher and principal of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston, published in a local paper in series "Eighty Years or More"