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      Slide File Number: 05.88-B-4 The plaque commemorates Butler’s Rangers and the Action at Butler’s Farm, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Action at Butler’s farm was a skirmish that took place between American and British forces on July 8th, 1813.

      Slide File Number: 05.88-C-4 The Old Town Hall was constructed c. 1847 as the Niagara District Courthouse and served as the official county seat of the Niagara District. It was later used as a town hall and to house the Shaw Theatre. The Clock Tower was erected in 1922 as …

      Slide File Number: 05.88-D-4 Fort George was originally constructed from 1796-1802. The original complex was the principal British Military Establishment on this frontier and saw much action during the war of 1812. The Shaw Festival Theatre opened to the public June 20, 1973.

      Slide file number 05.86-E-4 Fort George was constructed between 1796-1802 and played an important role in the defense of Upper Canada during the war of 1812.

      Slide File Number: 01.1-C-3 The Niagara District Airport began in 1929 when the St. Catharines Flying Club (which formed in 1928) needed an airport. The airport moved to its present location in 1935 with the construction of the QEW. During World War 2 it served as a training school.

      Text on a plaque reads: "THE QUEENSTON BAPTIST CHURCH By 1808 the Rev. Elkanah Holmes, a missionary from the United States, had organized the first Baptist congregation in Queenston. Following the war of 1812 the congregation declined, was reorganized in 1831 and between 1842 and 1845 erected the rough-cut limestone …

      Slide File Number: 03.47-E-4 McFarland House was built by a United Empire Loyalist in 1800 and is an example of a Georgian Brick Residence. It was used as a hospital by both British and American Forces during the War of 1812. It is now operated as a museum by the …

      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 four pictures of fire trucks belonging to NFD. Top row, left to right: Warner, E. 1962; Awde, H. Ass't Chief …

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), August 22, 1974, p. 5     Article about the renovation and expansion of the Niagara-the-Lake Public Library at the rear of the Court House in 1973. The library shared this location with the fire department until 1912. Photographs with captions: "The remodelled entrance to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. Fire trucks once used these doors before moving …

      This report is a working paper produced for the Ontario region of Parks Canada. The opinions and proposals contained herein are those of the author and do not represent the position of Parks Canada. This material was intended to serve only as background information to assist the study group and …

 Niagara District Secondary School, Acta Studentium, 1973-1974     The top right corner of the front cover has been cut off.

 Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada), 28 Sep 1974     Full title: "Queenston successfully preserves history. Residents plan special day of events". Article with a newspaper photograph of McKenzie House ruins. Photo description: "Mackenzie House ruins. This view shows the Mackenzie House as it appeared in 1935 before restoration. The Colonial Advocate was published there in 1824 by William Lyon …

      Full title:"History of Grace United Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Growth of Methodism in the Niagara Peninsula and the impact of the War of 1812-14 on the congregations". A half-folded brochure issued by Grace United Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake. A booklet with soft paper cover and staples in the middle; 36 pages with …