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      This scrapbook contains various newspaper articles relating to Niagara and other distant points of interest. It is unsure exactly what newspapers are included. However, it seems that most articles originate approximately from the years of 1860 to 1920s. There are many articles with a variety of topics. In relation to …

 Huggins, Jean A. E. (1895-1989), Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005), 23 Apr 1964     Two articles about preparation and introduction of a wax figure of Laura Secord to Louis Tussaud Wax Museum in Niagara Falls. Another on the same topic: Wit Wonder Wisdom by WYN.

      In 1962, eight weekend performances of "Don Juan in hell" and "Candida" (both by Bernard Shaw) were presented in the Court House in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a part of event title "A Salute to Shaw" organized by Brian Doherty. The enthusiastic response made it possible to continue and in 1963, the …

      Undated. Unknown publication. Based on an interview by journalist from The Star [The Toronto Star] conducted when she was almost 80 [1826?]. Miss Laura Secord Clarke (1846-1936) was a granddaughter of Laura Secord and her husband, James Secord, of Chippewa, Ontario. She was also a sister of the late Lieutenant-Governor …

 Niagara Spectator, 21 Aug 1817, p. 3, column 5     Ship News PORT OF NIAGARA ARRIVED Aug 14--Schooner Malana, Silas Crane, from York with passengers 18--Schooner Wellington, James Patterson, from York, in Ballast 18--Schooner Dove, William Rose, from York, with ...

 Niagara Spectator, 21 Aug 1817, p. 3, column 4     Naval force on the Lakes. --It has been published, that the British are dismantling their vessels on the Lakes. This, we learn from good authority, is in pursuance of a mutual understanding between the American and British governments, that neither power shall retain more than two ...

      The ice jam in 1955 destroyed the dock shelter and ticket office on Queenston Docks.

 Green, Jerold, St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 17 Sep 1975     Newspaper clipping about Don Sherlock, retiring after 46 years with Niagara Fire Department.

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 10 Jun 2000     The celebration was part of Once Upon 200 Years, the year of anniversary events that began with the library's Gala Dinner in January. The ceremony also included the announcement of the name of the new street where the new library and fire hall will be located. The name was being …

 Roels, Ron, St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 1962     Articles and photos related to activities for students of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston. Two photographs from the St. Catharines Standard about school safety program, published on May 9, 1962 Two photographs of fish release at Queenston Dock, published by Niagara Falls Evening Review on October 24, 1962.

 St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 13 Aug 1971     Photo description: "Students of Laura Secord Memorial Public School in Queenston held a carnival for Cystic Fibrosis yesterday, raising around $100 according to Mrs. John Ghetti who helped her children organize it. About 70 children attended the event, held at the school. Here, Donna Ghetti and Cindy McKlusky watch as …

 Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005), 10 Jun 1950     Article about a retired teacher and principal of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston, published in a local paper in series "Eighty Years or More"

      Article about Cooper family, one of the early settlers in Niagara region. Subtitle: "Grants, Deeds Discovered by Niagara-on-the-Lake Resident Recall Vividly Early History of Section of Frontier" Unknown date and publication.

      Articles about renovation work at the Niagara-on-the- Lake Public Library, published by local newspapers in April 1973.

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), May, 1973     Articles about renovation work at the Niagara-on-the- Lake Public Library, published by local newspapers in May, 1973.

 Garrett, Doug, Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 27 Jul 1972     Undated photograph but probably taken in early 1900s, before 1911. The Court House is in the background - the second fire hall was located there before moving to a new location on Queen Street in 1911.

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), November, 1972     Article about last minute preparations for opening of the Queenston Library and Community Centre in the old Baptist Church. Black and white photograph of "Ross Johnson, Jack Niven and Phil Crostwaith, three members of the high-priced labour crew engaged in laying the parquette floor at Queenston Library and Community Centre …

 Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), December, 1972     Article about an official opening of the Queenston Public Library and Community Centre. Black and white photograph of the church before renovation with caption: "The century old Baptist Church which subsequently became the Women's Institute headquarters at the Dunfries and Queen Sts., intersection in Queenston, as it appeared when Dr. …

      Articles about closing a branch of Niagara Public Library in Queenston due to declining membership, re-opening it again for a one-year experimental period in January 1976 and closing permanently after that time. The final decision was made to use the historic building as community centre. Articles published by local newspapers …

      Articles about expansion plans for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library published by local newspapers between January 16, 1973 and February 1, 1973.