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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 …
- Hospital Niagara and Indian Council House, Niagara Common. By Frances GrangerA graphite drawing created in Canada. At the lower left hand side it reads: "Hospital Niagara now burnt down. originally Indian Council House, Niagara Common"A graphite drawing created in Canada. At the lower left hand side it reads: "Hospital Niagara now burnt down. originally Indian Council House, Niagara Common"
- Service (Servos) House At Niagara Built in 1783- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …
- Navy Hall at Newark- First Parliament Sept 17th 1792- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …
- Foot of King St. from the Water, Niagara-on-the-LakePencil, water colour & opaque white. Laid down on scrapbook page mountPencil, water colour & opaque white. Laid down on scrapbook page mountAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Sketch of old courthouse, Niagara-on-the-LakeA sketch of the courthouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake, drawn by Laurel Campbell-Stark in 1980. The courthouse was built in the 1850s, and housed the Niagara-on-the-Lake library until 2000. It was declared a National Historic Site in 1980.A sketch of the courthouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake, drawn by Laurel Campbell-Stark in 1980. The courthouse was built in the 1850s, and housed the Niagara-on-the-Lake library until 2000. It was declared …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Artwork Donations to the Library- Page one has a summary of all of the artwork that was hanging in the library - Pages 4,5 and 6 have a copy of a thank you card from Irene Mackenzie.- Page one has a summary of all of the artwork that was hanging in the library - Pages 4,5 and 6 have a copy of a thank you card …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara Fort and Town (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario).Pencil, touches of brown wash, with border of pencil. Laid down on cardboard mountPencil, touches of brown wash, with border of pencil. Laid down on cardboard mountAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Scrapbook- c. 1860-1920sThis scrapbook contains various newspaper articles relating to Niagara and other distant points of interest. It is unsure exactly what newspapers are included. However, it seems that most articles originate approximately from the years of 1860 to 1920s. There are many articles with a variety of topics. In relation to …This scrapbook contains various newspaper articles relating to Niagara and other distant points of interest. It is unsure exactly what newspapers are included. However, it seems that most articles originate …
- The official opening of the Queenston LibraryNiagara 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 …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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library opens Craft Room and
Historical Resource Centre.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 …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: …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Once upon 200 years. NOTL celebrates 200th anniversary of the oldest library in Upper CanadaNiagara 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 …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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- How it all came aboutGarrett, 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.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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- From Firehall-market to libraryNiagara 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 …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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Official opening of the expansion of the Niagara-on-the- Lake Public Library."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 …"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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Jack Lutz house as a temporary library for Virgil residentsArticles published by local newspapers between February 8, 1973 and March 7, 1973.Articles published by local newspapers between February 8, 1973 and March 7, 1973.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara Public Library is Oldest in Province, 1967St. 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), 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.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Town Library Opens Local History Section; May 22, 1977St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 22 May 1977 A clipping from the St. Catharines Standard stating that there will be an open house for the NHRC resource centre the following Sunday at 2. It also details what information will be kept in the room (ie. books, microfilms, town plans, grant records etc).St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 22 May 1977 A clipping from the St. Catharines Standard stating that there will be an open house for the NHRC resource centre the following Sunday at 2. It also details what information …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Persistance of WI rewarded. Laura Secord in wax museum.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.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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Remembers famous heroine, often saw Laura SecordUndated. 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 …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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library