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- Queenston ferry dock and boathouse, circa 1919"Mrs. Huggins remembers renting a rowboat at this boat house from John Humphrey, the Queeenston Dockmaster. She and Hazel Corman, then principal of Laura Secord School, where Mrs. Huggins also taught, went on the river. Both of the young ladies knew how to row, but they had difficulty coming back …"Mrs. Huggins remembers renting a rowboat at this boat house from John Humphrey, the Queeenston Dockmaster. She and Hazel Corman, then principal of Laura Secord School, where Mrs. Huggins also …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Ingersoll Secord house in QueenstonNegatives from Pat ArringtonNegatives from Pat ArringtonNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Steamer at Queenston DockBlack and white photograph with panoramic view of Queenston and Niagara River, with a steamship waiting at Queenston dock. The picture taken from the Brock's monument (located in Queenston Heights Park) about 1910.Black and white photograph with panoramic view of Queenston and Niagara River, with a steamship waiting at Queenston dock. The picture taken from the Brock's monument (located in Queenston Heights …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Panorama of Queenston and lower Niagara RiverBlack and white photograph with panoramic view of Queenston and Niagara River. The picture was taken from the Brock's monument (located in Queenston Heights Park) about 1910.Black and white photograph with panoramic view of Queenston and Niagara River. The picture was taken from the Brock's monument (located in Queenston Heights Park) about 1910.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Rail cars of Great Gorge RouteThe Great Gorge Route was a popular Niagara river attraction from 1895 - 1935. This electric trolley line ran from Niagara Falls (Prospect Park) to Lewiston, NY along the banks of the Niagara River, with a bridge crossing at Queenston, Ontario.The Great Gorge Route was a popular Niagara river attraction from 1895 - 1935. This electric trolley line ran from Niagara Falls (Prospect Park) to Lewiston, NY along the banks …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Queenston DocksCould it be the ice jam in 1955?Could it be the ice jam in 1955?Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Niagara Falls, June 1939The 1939 royal tour of Canada was a cross-Canada royal tour by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, lasting from May 17 to June 15, 1939. It was the first visit of a reigning monarch to Canada. The royal couple arrived by train in St. Catharines on June 7, 1939, …The 1939 royal tour of Canada was a cross-Canada royal tour by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, lasting from May 17 to June 15, 1939. It was the first …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Robert J. Lowrey inside General Store in St. DavidsThe Lowry's [Lowery] store has also been known as Woodruff's General StoreThe Lowry's [Lowery] store has also been known as Woodruff's General StoreNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Charles Matthew Lowrey with a group of menCharles Matthew Lowrey [Lowery] was born in Vanessa, Ontario on 29 Aug 1855 to David Jackson Lowrey and Elizabeth Catherine Teeter. He married Helen Emily Wallace and had 5 children (Robert, Harold, Luella, Edna, Marguerite). Later in life Charles M. married Mary McBride. He passed away on April 22, 1931 …Charles Matthew Lowrey [Lowery] was born in Vanessa, Ontario on 29 Aug 1855 to David Jackson Lowrey and Elizabeth Catherine Teeter. He married Helen Emily Wallace and had 5 children …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Luella Wallace Lowrey at Alma College in St. ThomasLuella Wallace Lowrey was born in Queenston on Dec 10, 1894 to Matthew Charles Lowrey and Helen Emily Wallace. In 1926 she married Thomas Henry Clifford and they had two children: Helen and Thomas Alan Clifford. She passed away on 15 Apr 1973 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. ************* Alma College …Luella Wallace Lowrey was born in Queenston on Dec 10, 1894 to Matthew Charles Lowrey and Helen Emily Wallace. In 1926 she married Thomas Henry Clifford and they had two …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
- E.D. Lowrey's General Store in St. DavidsThis store (one of two in St. Davids in that time) was built by Richard Woodruff (known as "King Dick") around 1812, who operated it until his death in 1872. George Woodruff was the next owner. E.D. Lowrey (Edwin David Lowrey) operated the store from 1893 to 1896. His brother …This store (one of two in St. Davids in that time) was built by Richard Woodruff (known as "King Dick") around 1812, who operated it until his death in 1872. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Wreck of M.C.R. "Paddy Miles" near QueenstonBlack and white photographs of M.C.R. wreck near Queenston, October 1913.Black and white photographs of M.C.R. wreck near Queenston, October 1913.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Deep Hollow 1929Black and white photograph of Niagara River and a gully called Deep Hollow, taken in winter 1929. In the background - Lewiston on American side of Niagara River. There are railway tracks along the river on Canadian side (foreground).Black and white photograph of Niagara River and a gully called Deep Hollow, taken in winter 1929. In the background - Lewiston on American side of Niagara River. There are …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- 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.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Secord Memorial School 1923.Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston was built and funded in part by Queenston Women's Institute and Buffalo businessman John D. Larkin. It was opened in 1915 and stayed opened till 2010.Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston was built and funded in part by Queenston Women's Institute and Buffalo businessman John D. Larkin. It was opened in 1915 and stayed opened …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Secord Home, 1954Black and white photograph of two-storey house with verandah, surrounded by mature trees. It is located on a corner lot of a gravel road, where there is also a stone marker with her name.Black and white photograph of two-storey house with verandah, surrounded by mature trees. It is located on a corner lot of a gravel road, where there is also a stone …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Secord Home, 1960s.Black and white photograph of two-storey, gable roof house with verandah, surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery on both sides.Black and white photograph of two-storey, gable roof house with verandah, surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery on both sides.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library