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  • Dayton Pump fire extinguisher
    Dayton Pump fire extinguisher
    Objectcomment       Old 4 gallon hand fire extinguisher produced by Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company. Metal container with handles (painted red) with black rubber hose. Measurements for container without handles and hose: diameter: 27 cm. Height with handle: 60 cm.
    Objectcomment     Old 4 gallon hand fire extinguisher produced by Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company. Metal container with handles (painted red) with black rubber hose. Measurements for container without handles and hose: …
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  • FIRE OUT glass fire extinguisher
    FIRE OUT glass fire extinguisher
    Objectcomment       In the 1800s, glass fire grenades filled with suppressant liquids were popular but this type of glass extinguishers (with sealed opening) was designed in the 1910s. The glass bulb can be throw directly at the base of a fire or it will deploy automatically if a fire develops, being triggered …
    Objectcomment     In the 1800s, glass fire grenades filled with suppressant liquids were popular but this type of glass extinguishers (with sealed opening) was designed in the 1910s. The glass bulb can …
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  • Bickle fire extinguisher
    Bickle fire extinguisher
    Objectcomment       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. This highly successful alliance allowed the company to supply fire departments with all types of apparatus and Bickle-Seagrave soon became …
    Objectcomment     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. …
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  • Alert fire extinguisher
    Alert fire extinguisher
    Objectcomment       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, New York, set up a plant in Toronto under the name American LaFrance Fire Engine Company of Canada Limited. The …
    Objectcomment     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, …
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  • Bickle and Liberty dry powder fire extinguishers
    Bickle and Liberty dry powder fire extinguishers
    Objectcomment       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. This highly successful alliance allowed the company to supply fire departments with all types of apparatus and Bickle-Seagrave soon became …
    Objectcomment     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. …
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  • Stop-Fire fire extinguisher
    Stop-Fire fire extinguisher
    Objectcomment       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.
    Objectcomment     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 …
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  • Masonic certificate of William Kirby
    Masonic certificate of William Kirby
    ObjectTextcomment       Bro. William Kirby was the grandson of William Kirby, the noted Niagara-on-the-Lake author.
    ObjectTextcomment     Bro. William Kirby was the grandson of William Kirby, the noted Niagara-on-the-Lake author.
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  • Miss Young's School in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Miss Young's School in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Imagecomment       Negatives from Pat Arrington
    Imagecomment     Negatives from Pat Arrington
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  • Breakenridge-Ure House in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Breakenridge-Ure House in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Imagecomment       Negatives from Pat Arrington
    Imagecomment     Negatives from Pat Arrington
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  • The Whale Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    The Whale Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Imagecomment       Negatives from Pat Arrington
    Imagecomment     Negatives from Pat Arrington
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  • Cameron-Farren house in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Cameron-Farren house in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Imagecomment       Negatives from Pat Arrington
    Imagecomment     Negatives from Pat Arrington
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  • Breakenridge-Hawley House in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Breakenridge-Hawley House in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
    Imagecomment       Negatives from Pat Arrington
    Imagecomment     Negatives from Pat Arrington
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  • Rail cars of Great Gorge Route
    Rail cars of Great Gorge Route
    Imagecomment       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 of the Niagara River, with a bridge crossing at Queenston, Ontario.
    Imagecomment     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 …
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  • Colonel John Butler Public School Staff, 1982-83
    Colonel John Butler Public School Staff, 1982-83
    Imagecomment       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, Andree Bosc, Shirley Pearce Front row: ____, Carol Shore, Debbie Moase, John Ripley (principal), Nancy Hartwell, Judy Tassonyi, ____
    Imagecomment     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, …
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  • Colonel John Butler Public School, 1981-82, grade 7
    Colonel John Butler Public School, 1981-82, grade 7
    Imagemysterycomment       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, Chris Howden, Kevin Hall, ? , Mike Pankratz, Ed Wiebe, John Blair, Front Row: Michelle MacIntosh, Jennifer Oneil, Erica Klassen, …
    Imagemysterycomment     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, …
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  • Colonel John Butler Public School, 1983-84, grade 7
    Colonel John Butler Public School, 1983-84, grade 7
    Imagemysterycomment       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. …
    Imagemysterycomment     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 …
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  • Photograph of Helen Emily Victoria Wallace with her relatives
    Photograph of Helen Emily Victoria Wallace with her relatives
    Imagecomment       Helen Emily Wallace was born in Cobourg, Ontario on November 16, 1856 to Robert Wallace and Ann Jane Hewitt. She married Charles Matthew Lowrey in 1882 and had 5 children (Robert, Harold, Luella, Edna, Marguerite). She passed away on March 22, 1922 in Niagara, Ontario.
    Imagecomment     Helen Emily Wallace was born in Cobourg, Ontario on November 16, 1856 to Robert Wallace and Ann Jane Hewitt. She married Charles Matthew Lowrey in 1882 and had 5 children …
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  • Photograph of Mary Kershaw, Ellen Wilkinson, Salisbury and Ann Jane Clement
    Photograph of Mary Kershaw, Ellen Wilkinson, Salisbury and Ann Jane Clement
    Imagecomment       Sepia-toned photograph of Mary Kershaw, Ellen Wilkinson, Salisbury and Annie Jane Clement. Seated women are wearing Victorian era dresses made of tafetta, with crinolines underneath. Made in the photo studio of Charles Lawes, Cobourg, Ontario.
    Imagecomment     Sepia-toned photograph of Mary Kershaw, Ellen Wilkinson, Salisbury and Annie Jane Clement. Seated women are wearing Victorian era dresses made of tafetta, with crinolines underneath. Made in the photo studio …
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  • Victorian photograph of married couple
    Victorian photograph of married couple
    Imagecomment       Sepia-toned portrait of couple attached to beige card stock with photographer's name: "E. Stanton. Cobourg, Ontario". A young woman is wearing Victorian era dress made of taffeta with crinoline underneath and braided hair (no hat). Her partner is sitting in the chair with a book on his lap. This is …
    Imagecomment     Sepia-toned portrait of couple attached to beige card stock with photographer's name: "E. Stanton. Cobourg, Ontario". A young woman is wearing Victorian era dress made of taffeta with crinoline underneath …
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  • E.D. Lowrey's General Store in St. Davids
    E.D. Lowrey's General Store in St. Davids
    Imagemysterycomment       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. George Woodruff was the next owner. E.D. Lowrey (Edwin David Lowrey) operated the store from 1893 to 1896. His brother …
    Imagemysterycomment     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. …
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