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- Miss Rye's children and the Ontario press, 1875MARIA SUSAN RYE (1829-1903) Between 1869 and 1896 Rye's agency brought 3,623 female children to the dominion, a large proportion of them wards of the English poor-law unions which sponsored their emigration, and placed them from the reception centre Rye operated in a converted court-house and jail at Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake), …MARIA SUSAN RYE (1829-1903) Between 1869 and 1896 Rye's agency brought 3,623 female children to the dominion, a large proportion of them wards of the English poor-law unions which sponsored …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara District Court House. Heritage easement agreement.In 1978, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake designated the courthouse under the Ontario Heritage Act and, in 1980, the building was designated a National Historic Site. In 1988, the Ontario Heritage Trust secured a heritage easement on the building.In 1978, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake designated the courthouse under the Ontario Heritage Act and, in 1980, the building was designated a National Historic Site. In 1988, the Ontario Heritage …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- The Court House Theatre. The beginnings of the Shaw Festival.A three-ring binder with collection of official documents, letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and assorted other papers, related to beginnings of the Court House Theatre and Shaw Festival in the old Courthouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Compiled by the Shaw Festival Theatre Library. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Page 1 : The Court House Theatre …A three-ring binder with collection of official documents, letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and assorted other papers, related to beginnings of the Court House Theatre and Shaw Festival in the old …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Charles M. Lowery at Queenston QuarryQueenston stone (dolomitic limestone) has been quarried at least since the beginning of the nineteenth century and Queenston quarries produced the best building stone in Ontario. In the nineteenth century, most of Queenston limestone was used to construct the Welland Canal and railway bridges. It was also used in the …Queenston stone (dolomitic limestone) has been quarried at least since the beginning of the nineteenth century and Queenston quarries produced the best building stone in Ontario. In the nineteenth century, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Workers of the Queenston Quarry CompanyQueenston stone (dolomitic limestone) has been quarried at least since the beginning of the nineteenth century and Queenston quarries produced the best building stone in Ontario. In the nineteenth century, most of Queenston limestone was used to construct the Welland Canal and railway bridges. It was also used in the …Queenston stone (dolomitic limestone) has been quarried at least since the beginning of the nineteenth century and Queenston quarries produced the best building stone in Ontario. In the nineteenth century, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Fairview Fruit Farm in QueenstonMatthew 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 …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
- Official site opening of new Fire Hall and Library in Niagara-on-the-LakeColour photographs taken during an official opening of new, modern library facilities and new fire hall (station 1) on Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Program of Opening Ceremonies: 12:00 P.M. Welcome to the Site 12:30 P.M. Master of Ceremonies Alderman Terry Flynn Greetings from Lord Mayor Art Viola March on the …Colour photographs taken during an official opening of new, modern library facilities and new fire hall (station 1) on Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Program of Opening Ceremonies: 12:00 P.M. Welcome …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- After 200 years... A New Chapter!Colour photographs taken during an official opening of the new NOTL Public Library on 10 Anderson Lane. During Grand Opening Celebration, the Reading Garden was opened and the Donor Recognition Plaque unveiled. Program of Grand Opening Celebration: "We acknowledge the Municipal Council Members and the members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Library …Colour photographs taken during an official opening of the new NOTL Public Library on 10 Anderson Lane. During Grand Opening Celebration, the Reading Garden was opened and the Donor Recognition …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Morning story hour at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public LibraryTwo colour pictures plus two newspaper clippings from "Niagara Advance" published on: * November 9, 1972: "Saturday morning was a busy time for little people in Niagara-on-the-Lake. While one group was having painting lessons at the Town Hall, this bunch crowded into the Niagara Library for the morning story hour. …Two colour pictures plus two newspaper clippings from "Niagara Advance" published on: * November 9, 1972: "Saturday morning was a busy time for little people in Niagara-on-the-Lake. While one group …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Members of Niagara Fire Department in 1974The colour photographs of the members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department in 1974, framed for a wall display. At the bottom: a photograph of the fire hall on King Street, and four pictures of fire trucks belonging to NFD. Top row, left to right: Warner, E. 1962; Awde, H. Ass't Chief …The colour photographs of the members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department in 1974, framed for a wall display. At the bottom: a photograph of the fire hall on King Street, and …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara Fire Department - 1950Black and white photograph of the members of Fire Department in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1950. Framed for a wall display. BACK : E. SMITH, J. NESBITT, H. DICK, W. RICHARDSON, W. GALLOP, N. HAINES, R. CLARK, C. RICHES, F. BALL CENTER: E.J. SAUNDERS, P. STEVENS, W. SUMMERS, G. CROCKER, C. WARD, …Black and white photograph of the members of Fire Department in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1950. Framed for a wall display. BACK : E. SMITH, J. NESBITT, H. DICK, W. RICHARDSON, W. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Members of Niagara Fire Department in 1959Black and white photographs of the members of Fire Department in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1959 arranged in four rows; at the bottom of this composition three photographs of NFD fire trucks. Top row, from left to right: N. Haines - Lieutenant A Company 1948; D. Reid - Captain B Coy [Company] …Black and white photographs of the members of Fire Department in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1959 arranged in four rows; at the bottom of this composition three photographs of NFD fire trucks. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara Fire Department - Queen Street stationThe third fire hall was built in 1910 and the fire department moved from the Court House to a new location in 1911. There is a sign in upper part of the building" FIREHALL No 1 1911"The third fire hall was built in 1910 and the fire department moved from the Court House to a new location in 1911. There is a sign in upper part …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- 100th anniversary of Niagara Fire Department"In 1826, the Niagara Volunteer Fire Department became the first fire department in the history of Upper Canada to be incorporated by an Act of Parliament, thereby guaranteeing that all buildings would be protected by the fire department." Noel Haines: "History of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department""In 1826, the Niagara Volunteer Fire Department became the first fire department in the history of Upper Canada to be incorporated by an Act of Parliament, thereby guaranteeing that all …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara Fire Department at the Court House."The firemen moved to their second fire hall in 1842 when the Court House was built. The firemen slept and the equipment was stored in the Court House's lower level (the present home of the NOTL Chamber of Commerce)." Noel Haines: "History of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department""The firemen moved to their second fire hall in 1842 when the Court House was built. The firemen slept and the equipment was stored in the Court House's lower level …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Members of Niagara Fire Department, District One - 1996The colour photographs of the members of Niagara Fire Department (District 1) in 1996, arranged in five rows and framed for a wall display. In the centre - a photograph of the fire hall on King Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Top row, left to right: D. Cumpson 1983; M. Vriens 1984 …The colour photographs of the members of Niagara Fire Department (District 1) in 1996, arranged in five rows and framed for a wall display. In the centre - a photograph …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Mutual Aid Fire Services Association - Regional Niagara Fire ChiefsGroup photograph of the fire chiefs in Niagara region in 1990. The picture was taken in the front of the fire hall on King Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE CHIEFS 1990: Back Row L-R: Larry Jane-Thorold, Tom Cartwright-Fort Erie, Joe Fitzgibbon-St. Catharines, Gerry Whittaker-Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jack Suess-Wainfleet, Morris Piett-Grimsby, Wilf …Group photograph of the fire chiefs in Niagara region in 1990. The picture was taken in the front of the fire hall on King Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake. REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara Fire Department in 1910Black and white photographs of Niagara Fire Department members in 1910, together with four photos of firemen and their fire fighting equipment: ladder wagon, horse-drawn carts. The last photos were taken outside the fire hall (then located in the Court House) and the post office. The fifth picture (upper right) …Black and white photographs of Niagara Fire Department members in 1910, together with four photos of firemen and their fire fighting equipment: ladder wagon, horse-drawn carts. The last photos were …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Niagara on the Lake Fire & Emergency Services, District One - 2009The colour photographs of the members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department (District 1) in 2009. Between the rows, in the centre : a photograph of three fire trucks outside of new fire hall on 2 Anderson Lane and two patches of Niagara On The Lake Fire and emergency Services. Top row, …The colour photographs of the members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department (District 1) in 2009. Between the rows, in the centre : a photograph of three fire trucks outside of new …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Fiona Reid as Amanda Prynne in "Private Lives"Black and white photograph of actress Fiona Reid as Amanda Prynne in Noel Coward's "Private Lives" with a label: "The spectacular performance played at the Shaw Festival Theatre for two seasons in a row: 1983 and 1984."Black and white photograph of actress Fiona Reid as Amanda Prynne in Noel Coward's "Private Lives" with a label: "The spectacular performance played at the Shaw Festival Theatre for two …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library