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- Stop-Fire fire extinguisherHandheld 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
- Camp Niagara in Niagara-on-the-Lake during First World War (WWI).Black and white photographs of soldiers in Niagara-on-the-Lake: 1- of the tents in Niagara Camp 2- the soldiers training in Fort George 3- troops arriving by trainBlack and white photographs of soldiers in Niagara-on-the-Lake: 1- of the tents in Niagara Camp 2- the soldiers training in Fort George 3- troops arriving by trainNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Riverview Farms - family albumMounted scrapbook sheets. From the collection of Armstrong family.Mounted scrapbook sheets. From the collection of Armstrong family.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Home of Cyrus Hamilton in QueenstonWillowbank was built by Alexander Hamilton (1794-1839), son of Robert Hamilton, and remained with the Hamilton family until 1934.Willowbank was built by Alexander Hamilton (1794-1839), son of Robert Hamilton, and remained with the Hamilton family until 1934.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- A trolley car of Niagara Falls Park and River Railway crossing Queenston-Lewiston Suspension BridgeUndated photo, probably was taken between 1899 and 1902. The second Queenston - Lewiston Suspension Bridge was officially opened on July 21st 1899, connecting two railway lines which operated along Canadian and American shorelines. In 1891, the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Parks Commissioners signed an agreement with E.B. Osler of …Undated photo, probably was taken between 1899 and 1902. The second Queenston - Lewiston Suspension Bridge was officially opened on July 21st 1899, connecting two railway lines which operated along …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Alert fire extinguisherLaFrance Engine and Foamite Limited was a Canadian fire apparatus manufacturer located in Toronto and Cooksville, Ontario. Seeking a share of the Canadian market, the American LaFrance Company of Elmira, New York, set up a plant in Toronto under the name American LaFrance Fire Engine Company of Canada Limited. The …LaFrance Engine and Foamite Limited was a Canadian fire apparatus manufacturer located in Toronto and Cooksville, Ontario. Seeking a share of the Canadian market, the American LaFrance Company of Elmira, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Bickle fire extinguisherIn 1935, Bickle brothers took over the production and sale of Seagrave fire apparatus in Canada and on 1 January 1936, the name of the company changed to Bickle-Seagrave Limited. This highly successful alliance allowed the company to supply fire departments with all types of apparatus and Bickle-Seagrave soon became …In 1935, Bickle brothers took over the production and sale of Seagrave fire apparatus in Canada and on 1 January 1936, the name of the company changed to Bickle-Seagrave Limited. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Bickle and Liberty dry powder fire extinguishersIn 1935, Bickle brothers took over the production and sale of Seagrave fire apparatus in Canada and on 1 January 1936, the name of the company changed to Bickle-Seagrave Limited. This highly successful alliance allowed the company to supply fire departments with all types of apparatus and Bickle-Seagrave soon became …In 1935, Bickle brothers took over the production and sale of Seagrave fire apparatus in Canada and on 1 January 1936, the name of the company changed to Bickle-Seagrave Limited. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- The Shaw Festival Oral History - Barbara RansomInterview with Barbara Ransom who played a leading role in "Candida" during the first season of the Shaw Festival in 1962. Photograph of Barbara Ransom with David Michener and Tim Devlin in "Candida", 1962.Interview with Barbara Ransom who played a leading role in "Candida" during the first season of the Shaw Festival in 1962. Photograph of Barbara Ransom with David Michener and Tim …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
- Growing up in a small town in the thirties and forties. Memories of Alan Clifford.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.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
- Colonel John Butler Public School, class photo.Alan Clifford has had his roots planted deeply in the Niagara area, having lived most of his life in Queenston. He has taught for thirty years as teacher, vice-principal, and principal in the former Niagara Township and later with the Lincoln County Board. He started his teaching career at Col. …Alan Clifford has had his roots planted deeply in the Niagara area, having lived most of his life in Queenston. He has taught for thirty years as teacher, vice-principal, and …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Colonel John Butler Public School Staff, 1982-83Colour photograph of teaching staff members at Colonel John Butler Public School in Niagara-on-the-Lake in school year 1973-74. Happy Halloween? Back row (left to right): ____, Bill Blundell, Jack Walker, Andree Bosc, Shirley Pearce Front row: ____, Carol Shore, Debbie Moase, John Ripley (principal), Nancy Hartwell, Judy Tassonyi, ____Colour photograph of teaching staff members at Colonel John Butler Public School in Niagara-on-the-Lake in school year 1973-74. Happy Halloween? Back row (left to right): ____, Bill Blundell, Jack Walker, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Colonel John Butler Public School, 1981-82, grade 7SOME NAMES ADDED (from COMMENTS in 2017): "Back Row: Paul Wilson, Petrucia Sawchuk, Gerry Penner, Karen Delesky, Elke Krach, Peter?, Lori Murray, Danny VanEgmond, Middle Row: David Retzik, Kevin Litowsky, Chris Howden, Kevin Hall, ? , Mike Pankratz, Ed Wiebe, John Blair, Front Row: Michelle MacIntosh, Jennifer Oneil, Erica Klassen, …SOME NAMES ADDED (from COMMENTS in 2017): "Back Row: Paul Wilson, Petrucia Sawchuk, Gerry Penner, Karen Delesky, Elke Krach, Peter?, Lori Murray, Danny VanEgmond, Middle Row: David Retzik, Kevin Litowsky, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Colonel John Butler Public School, 1983-84, grade 7Alan Clifford has had his roots planted deeply in the Niagara area, having lived most of his life in Queenston. He has taught for thirty years as teacher, vice-principal, and principal in the former Niagara Township and later with the Lincoln County Board. He started his teaching career at Col. …Alan Clifford has had his roots planted deeply in the Niagara area, having lived most of his life in Queenston. He has taught for thirty years as teacher, vice-principal, and …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Secord School in Queenston - Class photo of 1941 Senior ClassFROM COMMENTS: "The Dickson boy in the 2nd row appears to be my uncle Donnie, Jean and Bob's (my dad) brother." "Third row, girl standing on far right is my aunt Margaret McCloskey."FROM COMMENTS: "The Dickson boy in the 2nd row appears to be my uncle Donnie, Jean and Bob's (my dad) brother." "Third row, girl standing on far right is my …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Secord School in Queenston - Class photo of 1937 Junior ClassFROM COMMENTS: "My mom, Ileana Bilon and her sister, Doreen Bilon are in the third row. Ileana is 5th from the left. Doreen is 4th from the left. My mom was born in 1926." "My mom, Shirley Prentice Matthews is in the second row, seventh from the left. The young …FROM COMMENTS: "My mom, Ileana Bilon and her sister, Doreen Bilon are in the third row. Ileana is 5th from the left. Doreen is 4th from the left. My mom …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston, class photo, 1926-27Black and white photograph of unidentified school children, arranged in three rows: sitting, kneeling and standing with teacher on the left. The photo is attached to a brown cardboard with a stamp of Royal Studio and handwritten "1926-27"Black and white photograph of unidentified school children, arranged in three rows: sitting, kneeling and standing with teacher on the left. The photo is attached to a brown cardboard with …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Open Two-Room Addition To Laura Secord School In Queenston VillageHuggins, Jean A. E. (1895-1989), St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 16 Mar 1953 Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston was funded in part by Queenston Women's Institute and Buffalo businessman John D. Larkin. It was opened in 1915 and stayed opened till 2010.Huggins, Jean A. E. (1895-1989), St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 16 Mar 1953 Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston was funded in part by Queenston Women's Institute and Buffalo businessman John D. Larkin. It was opened in 1915 and stayed opened till 2010.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Miss Corman and Mrs. Clifford (nee Lowrey) on Mountain RoadMiss Corman was a principal of Laura Secord Memorial School from 1918 to 1954. Photo undated- probably taken in early 1920s, in St. David's/Queenston area. 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 …Miss Corman was a principal of Laura Secord Memorial School from 1918 to 1954. Photo undated- probably taken in early 1920s, in St. David's/Queenston area. Luella Wallace Lowrey was born …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library