- Niagara Township Centennial History


A local history of Niagara Township, Ontario, published to celebrate Canada's Centennial year. Book with cardstock covers: p.111, ill.; size:15.5cm x 23.3cm Black and white photographs by different photographers (below in "Acknowledgments")


A local history of Niagara Township, Ontario, published to celebrate Canada's Centennial year. Book with cardstock covers: p.111, ill.; size:15.5cm x 23.3cm Black and white photographs by different photographers (below ...
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- Niagara Preserved and Restored

Full title: "Niagara Preserved and Restored. A Brief for the Realization of the Historical, Architectural and Cultural Values of the Town of Niagara in Ontario. J. LLOYD HUGHES, Chairman. GERALD NOXON, Secretary Historical Section of the Niagara Post War Planning Commission October, 1945" Book with cardstock covers: 22 p.; size:15.5cm ...

Full title: "Niagara Preserved and Restored. A Brief for the Realization of the Historical, Architectural and Cultural Values of the Town of Niagara in Ontario. J. LLOYD HUGHES, Chairman. GERALD ...
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- A Short History of the Township of Niagara : Touching Upon Transportation, Education and Municipal Affairs from 1793-1893

Book with cardboard covers: 79 p.; size: 15.6cm x 23cm.

Book with cardboard covers: 79 p.; size: 15.6cm x 23cm.
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- An Unsung Hero of Lincoln County's Past

Essay written by Wayne Lockey, a student at the Mountview School. This composition was chosen the winner in a contest among school children of Lincoln County for the best essay in connection with the County Centennial Celebration. Fragment of poem "Indian Names" by Lydia Huntley Sigourney (1791-1865)

Essay written by Wayne Lockey, a student at the Mountview School. This composition was chosen the winner in a contest among school children of Lincoln County for the best essay ...
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- Agricultural and Statistical Report of the County of Welland for the Year 1852.

Handwritten notes by William McMicking about agriculture in Counties of Lincoln and Welland. Headline: "Agricultural and Statistical Report of the county of Welland for the year 1852" 20 pages; size: 25cm x 34.5cm Parts of this work were later published as "Agricultural Report for the County of Welland, 1854" (to ...

Handwritten notes by William McMicking about agriculture in Counties of Lincoln and Welland. Headline: "Agricultural and Statistical Report of the county of Welland for the year 1852" 20 pages; size: ...
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- The "CHICORA" Arrives at Niagara


Christmas wishes from Alan Howard inside this card.


Christmas wishes from Alan Howard inside this card.
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- Barton, Ancaster Men Under Fire Near Queenston


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.


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.
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- New Farm Replaces Old - from Larkin Farms to Old Meadow Farm


Huggins, Jean A. E. (1895-1989), Family Herald and Weekly Star, September 1, 1948 Articles about a history of Larkin Farms in Queenston written by J. M. Huggins and published by local newspapers. Full titles: "New Farm Replaces Old. Changes in control have changed Larkin Farms to Old Meadow Farm, but many old retainers remain." Published by Family Herald and Weekly Star. October, 1948. ...


Huggins, Jean A. E. (1895-1989), Family Herald and Weekly Star, September 1, 1948 Articles about a history of Larkin Farms in Queenston written by J. M. Huggins and published by local newspapers. Full titles: "New Farm Replaces Old. Changes in control have changed ...
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- Lionel Orbell, veteran shepherd for Larkin Farms shown with some of 250 Southdowns sheep.

Reverse: "Lionel Orbell, shepherd farmer for 30 years shown with a few of 250 Southdowns."

Reverse: "Lionel Orbell, shepherd farmer for 30 years shown with a few of 250 Southdowns."
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- Life Anew, Spring Comes to Niagara.


St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), Spring 1949 Three black and white photographs of the farm animals and employees of Larkin Farms in Queenston, published under one title "Life anew, spring comes to Niagara"


St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), Spring 1949 Three black and white photographs of the farm animals and employees of Larkin Farms in Queenston, published under one title "Life anew, spring comes to Niagara"
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- Deep Hollow 1929

Reverse: "Deep Hollow 1929"

Reverse: "Deep Hollow 1929"
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- Deep Hollow 1929 at night.

Black and white photograph of Niagara River and gully called Deep Hollow taken at night.

Black and white photograph of Niagara River and gully called Deep Hollow taken at night.
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- Laura Secord Memorial School 1923.

Black and white photograph of two-storey, brick school building with bell tower on top. The doorway features massive double columns on both sides and arched doors. There is an artillery piece (cannon) on the grassy front yard.

Black and white photograph of two-storey, brick school building with bell tower on top. The doorway features massive double columns on both sides and arched doors. There is an artillery ...
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- Steps to Queenston Dock, 1921.

Sepia coloured photograph of the stairs on the riverbank.

Sepia coloured photograph of the stairs on the riverbank.
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- Canadian end of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.

Sepia coloured photograph of a suspension bridge with railway track in the middle.

Sepia coloured photograph of a suspension bridge with railway track in the middle.
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- Steamship Cayuga at Queenston Dock.

Black and white photograph of a steamship at the dock. There is a sign "Toronto Boats - Canada Steamship Lines" in the background as well as a few vehicles parked there. In the immediate right foreground: three little girls (including photographer's daughters Ruth and Betty Huggins) are watching the ship.

Black and white photograph of a steamship at the dock. There is a sign "Toronto Boats - Canada Steamship Lines" in the background as well as a few vehicles parked ...
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- Steamship Cayuga, May 20, 1950

"May 20, 1950. Children's free ride on the first trip of the season."

"May 20, 1950. Children's free ride on the first trip of the season."
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- Steamer Chippewa passing the dock area

Black and white photograph of the Niagara River and steamship passing Queenston dock on its route between Toronto, Lewiston and Queenston.

Black and white photograph of the Niagara River and steamship passing Queenston dock on its route between Toronto, Lewiston and Queenston.
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- Boys Scout Motif for Floral Clock, 1955


Colour folded postcard with a photo of Ontario Hydro's floral clock. Reverse: "Black and white aerial photo of Sir Adam Beck-Niagara Generating Station with description: "Hydro's giant new Sir Adam Beck-Niagara Generating Station No. 2 will have an ultimate installed capacity of 1,828,000 horsepower. Work began in December, 1950, and ...


Colour folded postcard with a photo of Ontario Hydro's floral clock. Reverse: "Black and white aerial photo of Sir Adam Beck-Niagara Generating Station with description: "Hydro's giant new Sir Adam ...
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- Ontario Hydro's Floral Clock


Colour postcard with a photo of Ontario Hydro's floral clock with Roman numerals and a semicircular water garden at its base. Undated postcard but this design was created in 1964. Reverse: Ontario Hydro's extraordinary outdoor timepiece, is an outstanding attraction in the Niagara tourist region. Situated six miles from the ...


Colour postcard with a photo of Ontario Hydro's floral clock with Roman numerals and a semicircular water garden at its base. Undated postcard but this design was created in 1964. ...
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