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  • Military Commission of Robert Nelles- June 25, 1802
    Military Commission of Robert Nelles- June 25, 1802
    Text       A certificate of Commission for Robert Nelles (1761-1842), Esquire, as Deputy Lieutenant. It is signed by Robert Hamilton, Lieutenant, County Lincoln, and Francis Goring, his secretary, in Queenston.
    Text     A certificate of Commission for Robert Nelles (1761-1842), Esquire, as Deputy Lieutenant. It is signed by Robert Hamilton, Lieutenant, County Lincoln, and Francis Goring, his secretary, in Queenston.
  • Property plan Near Queenston Village, 1812
    Property plan Near Queenston Village, 1812
    Text       A plan of property believed to be near Queenston Village, Niagara Township #1. The document is hand drawn. The document is undated but does have a paper water mark dated 1812.
    Text     A plan of property believed to be near Queenston Village, Niagara Township #1. The document is hand drawn. The document is undated but does have a paper water mark dated …
  • Wilson - Jones Promissory Note, 1806
    Wilson - Jones Promissory Note, 1806
    Text       A promise by Mr. Jones to pay Thomas Wilson 10 pounds 1/10, New York Currency, with interest. Witness was Mr. T. McCormick
    Text     A promise by Mr. Jones to pay Thomas Wilson 10 pounds 1/10, New York Currency, with interest. Witness was Mr. T. McCormick
  • Letter from Joseph Clement Reporting the Status of Guards Between Queenston and Corbin's Inn, 1812
    Letter from Joseph Clement Reporting the Status of Guards Between Queenston and Corbin's Inn, 1812
    Text       This is a letter from Joseph Clement, Ensign of the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, concerning the guards located between the Queenston Camp and Corbin’s Inn. He stated that he visited them between 2 and 5 pm and found them to be present and alert. On the back of …
    Text     This is a letter from Joseph Clement, Ensign of the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, concerning the guards located between the Queenston Camp and Corbin’s Inn. He stated that …
  • Letter from Augusta McCormick to her Father William Jarvis- May 29, 1812
    Letter from Augusta McCormick to her Father William Jarvis- May 29, 1812
    Text       Maria Jarvis is Mrs. George Hamilton The baby boy was Robert Jarvis Hamilton Eliza Jarvis is Mrs. W.B. Robinson Hannah Jarvis, Mrs. Alex Hamilton
    Text     Maria Jarvis is Mrs. George Hamilton The baby boy was Robert Jarvis Hamilton Eliza Jarvis is Mrs. W.B. Robinson Hannah Jarvis, Mrs. Alex Hamilton
  • Land Indenture Between Samuel Street, Esquire and Samuel Street Jr.- June 16, 1812
    Land Indenture Between Samuel Street, Esquire and Samuel Street Jr.- June 16, 1812
    Text       An original, handwritten indenture between Samuel Street, Esquire and Samuel Street Jr. for lots seventeen and nineteen in Queenston. Street, along with his partner Thomas Clark, owned Niagara Falls Mills and was one of the largest money-lenders and financiers in Upper Canada.
    Text     An original, handwritten indenture between Samuel Street, Esquire and Samuel Street Jr. for lots seventeen and nineteen in Queenston. Street, along with his partner Thomas Clark, owned Niagara Falls Mills …
  • Foundation Stone of the Brock Monument- October 13, 1853
    Foundation Stone of the Brock Monument- October 13, 1853
    Text       An announcement on the form of procession to be observed at the laying of the foundation stone of the Brock monument at Queenston Heights. This is for the second monument where they buried Major-General Isaac Brock and his aid-de-camp Lieut. Col. MacDonnell. The announcement is printed on off white paper …
    Text     An announcement on the form of procession to be observed at the laying of the foundation stone of the Brock monument at Queenston Heights. This is for the second monument …
  • The Colonial Advocate Newspaper- October 14, 1824
    The Colonial Advocate Newspaper- October 14, 1824
    Text       An original copy of the October 14, 1824 copy of the Advocate. Articles of interest include the “Anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights”, “The Re-internment”, and “Brittain Cherishes the Memory of her Departed Heroes”. Size: (Framed) 60.2 X 42.5 CM
    Text     An original copy of the October 14, 1824 copy of the Advocate. Articles of interest include the “Anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights”, “The Re-internment”, and “Brittain Cherishes the …
  • Riverview Hotel property in Queenston for the farmerettes
    Riverview Hotel property in Queenston for the farmerettes
    Text       Farmerettes- young women who came from all across Canada to Niagara area to help local farmers with harvest during World War II. Charles R. Kilkenny was a teacher and principal of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston.
    Text     Farmerettes- young women who came from all across Canada to Niagara area to help local farmers with harvest during World War II. Charles R. Kilkenny was a teacher and principal …
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Fairview Fruit Farm in Queenston
    Fairview Fruit Farm in Queenston
    Text       Matthew Charles Lowrey bought 42 acres of Niagara Township lot 4 in 1888 and established a successful fruit growing operation known as Fairview Fruit Farm on this land. Fruit farming became profitable in the 1880s, largely because railways had opened up new markets and tax records show that his 12 …
    Text     Matthew Charles Lowrey bought 42 acres of Niagara Township lot 4 in 1888 and established a successful fruit growing operation known as Fairview Fruit Farm on this land. Fruit farming …
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Report of an investigation of air pollution effects on vegetation in Queenston on June 8, 1972
    Report of an investigation of air pollution effects on vegetation in Queenston on June 8, 1972
    Text       A letter-response from S.N. Linzon, Ph.D., Chief, Phytotoxicology Section (Ministry of Environment, Air Management Branch, Toronto, Ontario) to Mrs. Huggins, Queesnton, Ontario, together with a report of an investigation of air pollution effects on vegetation in Queenston conducted on June 8, 1972. 4 pages including a hand-drawn map showing an …
    Text     A letter-response from S.N. Linzon, Ph.D., Chief, Phytotoxicology Section (Ministry of Environment, Air Management Branch, Toronto, Ontario) to Mrs. Huggins, Queesnton, Ontario, together with a report of an investigation of …
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Growing up in a small town in the thirties and forties. Memories of Alan Clifford.
    Growing up in a small town in the thirties and forties. Memories of Alan Clifford.
    Textcomment       Full title: Growing up in a small town in the thirties and forties. Memories of Thomas Alan Clifford. 16 pages of typed (unpublished) memoirs by Alan Clifford, recollecting his childhood and teen years in Queenston in 1930 and 1940s.
    Textcomment     Full title: Growing up in a small town in the thirties and forties. Memories of Thomas Alan Clifford. 16 pages of typed (unpublished) memoirs by Alan Clifford, recollecting his childhood …
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Queenston Cement Works
    Queenston Cement Works
    Text  Usher, Harold, Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 8 Oct 1980     "Queenston cement works". Article about the Queenston quarries and cement plant there (founded by Isaac Usher in 1880s) written by Harold Usher. "Queenston Cement Mill". A student report prepared by the Grade 8 class of Col. J. Butler School and teacher T. A. Clifford with assistance from Mr. Harold Usher. …
    Text  Usher, Harold, Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 8 Oct 1980   "Queenston cement works". Article about the Queenston quarries and cement plant there (founded by Isaac Usher in 1880s) written by Harold Usher. "Queenston Cement Mill". A student report prepared by …
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Queenston crash of 1915
    Queenston crash of 1915
    Text       Article in series "Footnotes to history"
    Text     Article in series "Footnotes to history"
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Constitution of Queenston Community Association
    Constitution of Queenston Community Association
    Text       Constitution of Queenston Community Association. 4 pages with typed text on: objects, membership, annual fees, duties of officers, committees and meetings.
    Text     Constitution of Queenston Community Association. 4 pages with typed text on: objects, membership, annual fees, duties of officers, committees and meetings.
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • C. R. Kilkenny
    C. R. Kilkenny
    Text       Handwritten notes about Charles R. Kilkenny, a school teacher and principal in Queenston between 1891 and 1919.
    Text     Handwritten notes about Charles R. Kilkenny, a school teacher and principal in Queenston between 1891 and 1919.
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Deed of Land between Thomas Clark Street and Trustees of the Regular Baptist Church, 1871
    Deed of Land between Thomas Clark Street and Trustees of the Regular Baptist Church, 1871
    Text       This is location of the Queenston Baptist Church.
    Text     This is location of the Queenston Baptist Church.
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Frank Digweed, former worker for Larkin farms and NPC
    Frank Digweed, former worker for Larkin farms and NPC
    Text       Newspaper clipping (including obituary) about Frank Digweed, former employee of Larkin Farms in Queenston and Niagara Parks Commission, published in the local newspaper.
    Text     Newspaper clipping (including obituary) about Frank Digweed, former employee of Larkin Farms in Queenston and Niagara Parks Commission, published in the local newspaper.
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Indian participation at the Battle of Queenston Heights
    Indian participation at the Battle of Queenston Heights
    Text       The historic plaque "Indians at Queenston Heights, October 13, 1812" (located at the base of the Queenston Heights on Queenston Street, west of Brock’s Cenotaph) was erected by the Niagara Parks Commission and the Queenston Community Association with the assistance of the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation October 12, …
    Text     The historic plaque "Indians at Queenston Heights, October 13, 1812" (located at the base of the Queenston Heights on Queenston Street, west of Brock’s Cenotaph) was erected by the Niagara …
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
  • Purchase of Carriage Receipt, James Durham
    Purchase of Carriage Receipt, James Durham
    Text       Full Text may not be 100% accurate. From Armstrong family collection.
    Text     Full Text may not be 100% accurate. From Armstrong family collection.
    Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
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