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- Queenston landmark demolishedPetrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review, 1 Jun 1971 A Queenston landmark for more than 130 years is being demolished this week. This little "salt-box" cottage on the west side of Queen Street, between Partition and Dumfries streets abuts the Laura Secord homestead and is being demolished by the Laura Secord Candy Company in its restoration plans ...Petrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review, 1 Jun 1971 A Queenston landmark for more than 130 years is being demolished this week. This little "salt-box" cottage on the west side of Queen Street, between Partition and Dumfries streets abuts …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Historians exaggerate Niagara frontier's importance in claiming Laura Secord saved Canada from U.S., author saysFedor, John, Niagara Falls Review, 27 Jan 1972 Laura Secord. A national joke or a national heroine? The author of a new book on the famous Queenston lady -- after whom a candy empire was named -- set out to examine the Laura Secord story, a story that has remained undisturbed for years. What she found after separating …Fedor, John, Niagara Falls Review, 27 Jan 1972 Laura Secord. A national joke or a national heroine? The author of a new book on the famous Queenston lady -- after whom a candy empire was named -- set …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Five famous ships plied Lake Ontario watersPetrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review, 1 Aug 1970 Article about five famous "C" steamships of Niagara Navigation Company (later Canada Steamship Line) running across Lake Ontario from Toronto to Niagara. Two black and white newspaper photographs of Chicora and Cibola.Petrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review, 1 Aug 1970 Article about five famous "C" steamships of Niagara Navigation Company (later Canada Steamship Line) running across Lake Ontario from Toronto to Niagara. Two black and white newspaper photographs of Chicora …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Woodruffs at home. Niagara-on-the-Lake family revives personal historyMullin Carolyn, Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada), 2 May 1994 Current address: 214 Four Mile Creek Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CanadaMullin Carolyn, Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada), 2 May 1994 Current address: 214 Four Mile Creek Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CanadaNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Activities of Women's Institute in Queenston during the First World War.Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada) A Niagara-area battalion, the 176th was mobilized beginning in January 1916, with recruitment taking place over the next number of months. Col. Donald Sharpe was appointed the commanding officer. Also known as the Niagara Rangers, the men who enlisted in the 176th would be trained for overseas service with the …Niagara Falls Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada) A Niagara-area battalion, the 176th was mobilized beginning in January 1916, with recruitment taking place over the next number of months. Col. Donald Sharpe was appointed the commanding officer. Also …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
- Queenston successfully preserves history.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 …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 …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Three C steamers used on Niagara Falls-Toronto run.Petrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review, 8 Aug 1970 Article about famous steamship Cayuga sailing for the last time to Toronto Marine Museum with newspaper photographs of Chippewa, Cayuga and Corona.Petrie, Francis, Niagara Falls Review, 8 Aug 1970 Article about famous steamship Cayuga sailing for the last time to Toronto Marine Museum with newspaper photographs of Chippewa, Cayuga and Corona.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- An Unsung Hero of Lincoln County's PastLincoln County Centennial Celebration was in 1956 so composition was probably written ca. 1956.Lincoln County Centennial Celebration was in 1956 so composition was probably written ca. 1956.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Plans set to restore home of 1812 War heroineAn article about Laura Secord house and its history with black and white photograph of this building.An article about Laura Secord house and its history with black and white photograph of this building.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Riverview Hotel property in Queenston for the farmerettesFarmerettes- young women who came from all across Canada to Niagara area to help local farmers with harvest during World War II. Charles R. Kilkenny was a teacher and principal of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston.Farmerettes- young women who came from all across Canada to Niagara area to help local farmers with harvest during World War II. Charles R. Kilkenny was a teacher and principal …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Queenston crash of 1915Article in series "Footnotes to history"Article in series "Footnotes to history"Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Anne Helena WoodruffAnne Helena Woodruff was born in St. Davids, on December 28, 1850, to William Henry Woodruff and Mary Delilah Secord. While living on her father's farm, she was active with the First Presbyterian Church of St. Davids, where she was organist and the secretary of the Women's Missionary Auxiliary. In …Anne Helena Woodruff was born in St. Davids, on December 28, 1850, to William Henry Woodruff and Mary Delilah Secord. While living on her father's farm, she was active with …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Ontario's Garden Spot, The Niagara DistrictFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Observations and suggestions by Niagara Tourist at Palm BeachArthur D. Armstrong was son of William Armstrong of QueenstonArthur D. Armstrong was son of William Armstrong of QueenstonNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Advocates Preservation Of Historical BuildingsThe Public Record Office, Chancery Lane in the City of London, was the guardian of the national archives of the United Kingdom from 1838 until 2003, when it was merged with the Historical Manuscripts Commission to form The National Archives, based at Kew.The Public Record Office, Chancery Lane in the City of London, was the guardian of the national archives of the United Kingdom from 1838 until 2003, when it was merged …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- A Pioneer Honoured - Thomas Ellis ArmstrongFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Huge, 107-year-old Cornerstone of Lewiston Academy Will Become Part of New Village MonumentThe original cornerstone, which was laid with full Masonic honors, stands on a pedestal in the northeast corner of the Academy Park, Lewiston, NY, which is used throughout the year for sports and cultural activities.The original cornerstone, which was laid with full Masonic honors, stands on a pedestal in the northeast corner of the Academy Park, Lewiston, NY, which is used throughout the year …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Cherished Sheepskin is Won By More Than 600 GraduatesFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Woodruff Home in St. DavidsArticle about moving a historic house built by Woodruff family in St. Davids to Caledon Hills by a new owner Douglas Doerr from Toronto. Newspaper clipping. Unknown publication. From Armstrong family collection.Article about moving a historic house built by Woodruff family in St. Davids to Caledon Hills by a new owner Douglas Doerr from Toronto. Newspaper clipping. Unknown publication. From Armstrong …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library