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- The Structure of Freemasonry
Framed inscribed pictorial on marble, entitled "The Structure of Freemasonry". The picture shows two sets of stairs that begin and end together, symbolizing Masonic hierarchy for both Scottish Rite (30 steps, or degrees) and York Rite (10 degrees). Each degree has a name and teaches a moral. Among figures standing … Framed inscribed pictorial on marble, entitled "The Structure of Freemasonry". The picture shows two sets of stairs that begin and end together, symbolizing Masonic hierarchy for both Scottish Rite (30 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Perpetual Masonic calendar
English-born watercolour painter Joseph Thomas Rolph specialized in engraving and lithography after moving to Toronto, where he was one of the most popular artists in this field in 19th century. When the Ontario School of Art was founded in 1876, he also worked there as a teacher of engraving. English-born watercolour painter Joseph Thomas Rolph specialized in engraving and lithography after moving to Toronto, where he was one of the most popular artists in this field in 19th century. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Various masonic memorabilia, Niagara Lodge No. 2
Item #18 Masonic medallion marking the centennial of Lodge Ponsonby, No. 708. Scottish Constitution, Auckland, New Zealand, 1884-1984. Item #75 G. R. C. Niagara District No. 7 jewel, inscribed on the reverse: "Ernie A. Staines, 1973-1974." Item #78 Gold Masonic ring and the brass buckle of Wor. Bro. A. H. … Item #18 Masonic medallion marking the centennial of Lodge Ponsonby, No. 708. Scottish Constitution, Auckland, New Zealand, 1884-1984. Item #75 G. R. C. Niagara District No. 7 jewel, inscribed on …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Niagara Fire Department Leather Helmet
Black leather fire helmet with metal firefighter finial. It consists of eight sections of hardened leather with brim narrow on sides and a large rear tail. Front shield with initials: NFD - Niagara Fire Department. Probably late 1800s. Height with finial: 24 cm and without: 18 cm. Black leather fire helmet with metal firefighter finial. It consists of eight sections of hardened leather with brim narrow on sides and a large rear tail. Front shield with initials: …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - 1834 Pumper
The Niagara Fire Department purchased this early apparatus in 1834. This hand pump engine was probably one of the first hand pumpers built by James Smith of New York City. Between 1810 and the 1860s, Smith manufactured close to 500 hand pumpers. The Niagara Fire Department purchased this early apparatus in 1834. This hand pump engine was probably one of the first hand pumpers built by James Smith of New York City. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Ladder and hose wagon
Handcart with 4 wheels and long storage trunk; made of wood and metal parts. This hand drawn wagon took the wooden ladders and leather hose to the fire scene. First used in 1850. Handcart with 4 wheels and long storage trunk; made of wood and metal parts. This hand drawn wagon took the wooden ladders and leather hose to the fire scene. First …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - 1763 Pumper
Manually drawn fire pump with four wheels. It is made of wood and metal parts, painted red with exception for "1763" and "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department]. The wood wheels have wrought iron bands. "This was the first rotary type fire pumper in Niagara on the Lake. It was turned by … Manually drawn fire pump with four wheels. It is made of wood and metal parts, painted red with exception for "1763" and "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department]. The wood wheels have …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Hose reel
Hand-drawn hose cart with two big wheels, a hose and nozzles. Wood/metal. The hose reel was pulled to the fire scene by 4 to 6 men, and the hose was unrolled from the fire to the source of water. The reel was first used in early 1900. N.F.D. Hand-drawn hose cart with two big wheels, a hose and nozzles. Wood/metal. The hose reel was pulled to the fire scene by 4 to 6 men, and the hose was …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Water wagon
In 1834, the fire department purchased a new ten-man hand-operated pumper known as the "Man Killer," as well as a horse drawn wagon to carry axes, a horse-drawn ladder wagon, a hand-operated pump with leather hose, and a water wagon. In 1834, the fire department purchased a new ten-man hand-operated pumper known as the "Man Killer," as well as a horse drawn wagon to carry axes, a horse-drawn ladder wagon, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire leather buckets
The black leather buckets, each with "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department] and numbers "15" and "20" painted in white. The bucket is narrower at the bottom (17 cm diameter ) and wider at the top (24 cm diameter). "Old fire bucket found in the stone house built by Monroe. Monroe rang … The black leather buckets, each with "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department] and numbers "15" and "20" painted in white. The bucket is narrower at the bottom (17 cm diameter ) and …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Bucket cart
Hand-drawn, wooden bucket cart with two wheels and a storage box for carrying buckets. "This cart was used in early 1800 to carry the leather buckets to the fire scene. These buckets were the backbone of the early fire brigades." N.F.D. Hand-drawn, wooden bucket cart with two wheels and a storage box for carrying buckets. "This cart was used in early 1800 to carry the leather buckets to the fire scene. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Antique Indian backpack fire extinguisher
Indian Fire Pump was designed and manufactured by D.B. Smith Company of Utica and is still used today. Indian Fire Pump was designed and manufactured by D.B. Smith Company of Utica and is still used today.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Stop-Fire fire extinguisher
Handheld brass/copper 2 1/2 quart fire extinguisher produced by Stop-Fire, Inc., New Brunswick, N.J. with "Redi-grip" and pistol grip pump handle. Model AC-24, originally filled with Carbontetrachloride pressurized with dry air or nitrogen. Probably made in the 1950's. Handheld brass/copper 2 1/2 quart fire extinguisher produced by Stop-Fire, Inc., New Brunswick, N.J. with "Redi-grip" and pistol grip pump handle. Model AC-24, originally filled with Carbontetrachloride pressurized with dry …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire alarm box
In 1895, the Bell Telephone of Canada was required to spin off its manufacturing arm to build phones for sale to other companies, as well as other devices such as fire alarm boxes, police street call boxes, and fire department call equipment. This company was incorporated as the Northern Electric … In 1895, the Bell Telephone of Canada was required to spin off its manufacturing arm to build phones for sale to other companies, as well as other devices such as …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire hose nozzles
Antique brass/copper fire hose nozzles. Show a sign of use at the top. Antique brass/copper fire hose nozzles. Show a sign of use at the top.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Old wooden fire ladder
Wooden extension ladders were standard equipment in the early days of firefighting. Modern fire truck extension ladders are usually built of aluminum which were introduced about 50 years ago. Wooden extension ladders are still used - Los Angeles, California, and the San Francisco Fire Department still use wooden extension ladders … Wooden extension ladders were standard equipment in the early days of firefighting. Modern fire truck extension ladders are usually built of aluminum which were introduced about 50 years ago. Wooden …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Declaration from Zion Lodge, No. 10, Lower Canada, dated 1801.
Zion Lodge No. 10 (now No. 1) secured its warrant from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lower Canada (English Antients) on September 7, 1794, at which time Detroit was still an important British Military Post. It was the Masons of the 4th Battalion, Royal Artillery, who sought and received this … Zion Lodge No. 10 (now No. 1) secured its warrant from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lower Canada (English Antients) on September 7, 1794, at which time Detroit was still …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Past Masters of Niagara Lodge, No. 2, 1908-1922
Framed photographic record of the Past Masters of Niagara Lodge, No. 2, from 1908 to 1922: Wor. Bro. C.E. Brown - 1908 Wor. Bro. W.E. Lee - 1909 Wor. Bro. T.M. Ferguson - 1910 Wor. Bro. T.A. Stewart - 1911 Wor. Bro. F.J. Rowland - 1912 Wor. Bro. R.W. Allen … Framed photographic record of the Past Masters of Niagara Lodge, No. 2, from 1908 to 1922: Wor. Bro. C.E. Brown - 1908 Wor. Bro. W.E. Lee - 1909 Wor. Bro. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Past Masters of Niagara Lodge, No. 2, 1923-1937
missing: Wor. Bro. J.H. Brown - 1925 missing: Wor. Bro. J.H. Brown - 1925Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Past Masters of Niagara Lodge, No. 2, 1938-1953
missing: Wor.Bro. A.N. Rogers - 1943 missing: Wor.Bro. A.N. Rogers - 1943Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
