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- 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
- 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
- A Farewell to an Old Friend (1898-1938)On a separate insert: "Tuesday, April 12th, while we were busy addressing these booklets, the Falls View Bridge, which had been lying on the ice since the bridge fell, began to disappear. About 7.10 a.m. the section nearest the American side tipped up and plunged into the river. About 8.30 …On a separate insert: "Tuesday, April 12th, while we were busy addressing these booklets, the Falls View Bridge, which had been lying on the ice since the bridge fell, began …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Great Ice Jam Threatens to Destroy Maids of the MistFrom Armstrong family collectionFrom Armstrong family collectionNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Ice jam havoc spreads to down-river sectorOn January 27, 1938 an ice jam caused a collapse of the Falls View Bridge.On January 27, 1938 an ice jam caused a collapse of the Falls View Bridge.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- The new Fisher Peach"New Fisher Peach. Outstanding phenomenon in peach history, discovered near Queenston, Ontario." Newspaper clipping with photographs of Fisher family and their orchard. Photo 1: Walter Fisher, Jr. surrounded by luscious Fisher peaches Photo 2: C. Howard Fisher, Walter Fisher and Boynton Fisher with the peach tree, one limb of which …"New Fisher Peach. Outstanding phenomenon in peach history, discovered near Queenston, Ontario." Newspaper clipping with photographs of Fisher family and their orchard. Photo 1: Walter Fisher, Jr. surrounded by luscious …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- A form on Laura Secord School for CIHBCanadian Inventory Historic Building (CIHB) is a mainframe database established by the Government of Canada in 1970 to record and photograph examples of pre-1914 architecture across the country.Canadian Inventory Historic Building (CIHB) is a mainframe database established by the Government of Canada in 1970 to record and photograph examples of pre-1914 architecture across the country.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Collapse and Demolition of Falls View BridgeNewspaper clippings with black and white photographs of the Falls View Bridge in Niagara Falls after its collapse in 1938. Scrapbook sheets measuring: 24 x 25, 15 x 30 and 25 x 30cm.Newspaper clippings with black and white photographs of the Falls View Bridge in Niagara Falls after its collapse in 1938. Scrapbook sheets measuring: 24 x 25, 15 x 30 and …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Reunion of the Queenston Old BoysSolomon Andrew Vrooman (11 Sep 1829-14 Nov 1913) Jacob Field (? - 1917) Charles Fisher(? - 10 November, 1913) G. D. [George Dobson] Prest (?-27 May 1916)Solomon Andrew Vrooman (11 Sep 1829-14 Nov 1913) Jacob Field (? - 1917) Charles Fisher(? - 10 November, 1913) G. D. [George Dobson] Prest (?-27 May 1916)Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Portrait of Charles Matthew LowreyObituary (1931) reads: "Deep regret is felt in Niagara-on-the-Lake in the passing of the late Charles Matthew Lowrey, aged 75 years, at his home in Queenston on Wednesday, April 22. The remains are being laid to rest this afternoon in St. David's United church cemetery. Service being conducted at the …Obituary (1931) reads: "Deep regret is felt in Niagara-on-the-Lake in the passing of the late Charles Matthew Lowrey, aged 75 years, at his home in Queenston on Wednesday, April 22. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Mrs. William SwayzieFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Capt. Richard Collier Coatsworth HurtAccording to Canadian Great War Project Capt. Richard Collier Coatsworth, born 1888-09-02, was enlisted with 2nd Casualty Clearing Station (Canadian Army Medical Corps) on 1915-02-11. https://cgwp.uvic.ca/detail.php?pid=933726According to Canadian Great War Project Capt. Richard Collier Coatsworth, born 1888-09-02, was enlisted with 2nd Casualty Clearing Station (Canadian Army Medical Corps) on 1915-02-11. https://cgwp.uvic.ca/detail.php?pid=933726Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Girl graduates hold the stage at university commencements exercisesFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Norman Alexander Armstrong of N.A. Armstrong Company Ltd.ARMSTRONG, Norman Alexander (1882-1957) was a prolific designer of residential and commercial buildings in the Toronto area. Born in Queenston, Ont. on 2 September 1882 he attended public and high schools in Niagara Falls and gained his knowledge of architecture with the Toronto architect J.W. Siddall. Upon his return from …ARMSTRONG, Norman Alexander (1882-1957) was a prolific designer of residential and commercial buildings in the Toronto area. Born in Queenston, Ont. on 2 September 1882 he attended public and high …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Wedding Photographs of Ruth Margaret Agnew and William Gould ArmstrongNewspaper photographs of wedding of Ruth Margaret Agnew to William Gould Armstrong at Hart House Chapel (University of Toronto) on February 25, 1939. Newspaper clippings measure: 24.5 x 14.5 cm; 18 x 15 cm; 18 x 10 cm; 23 x 11 cm. From Armstrong family collection.Newspaper photographs of wedding of Ruth Margaret Agnew to William Gould Armstrong at Hart House Chapel (University of Toronto) on February 25, 1939. Newspaper clippings measure: 24.5 x 14.5 cm; …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Centennial Motif for Floral ClockNiagara Falls Review, 1967 Article with a photo of Ontario Hydro floral clock with provincial shields on it and dates of Centennial celebration (1867-1967).Niagara Falls Review, 1967 Article with a photo of Ontario Hydro floral clock with provincial shields on it and dates of Centennial celebration (1867-1967).Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Completing reservoir to provide city water for Queenston area.Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005), 8 Oct 1946 Article about a completion of the new reservoir to provide city water for Queenston, Niagara Parkway and Stone Road area. Full Title: "Completing reservoir to provide city water for Queenston area. Built Of Reinforced Concrete; Situated Near Top Of Hill" Also, attached three small, black and white photographs of the …Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005), 8 Oct 1946 Article about a completion of the new reservoir to provide city water for Queenston, Niagara Parkway and Stone Road area. Full Title: "Completing reservoir to provide city water for Queenston …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- The first issue of the Colonial AdvocatePetrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada), 18 May 1968 Article about the first issues of "The Colonial Advocate" printed by William Lyon Mackenzie in Queenston in 1824, together with black and white newspaper photographs of William Lyon Mackenzie, his restored home in Queenston Heights and Francis Petrie, an author of this article.Petrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada), 18 May 1968 Article about the first issues of "The Colonial Advocate" printed by William Lyon Mackenzie in Queenston in 1824, together with black and white newspaper photographs of William Lyon Mackenzie, his …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library