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- Life Anew, Spring Comes to Niagara.St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), Spring 1949 John D. Larkin, a successful industrialist from Buffalo, started buying land in Niagara in 1900. He purchased Glencairn near Queenston and developed three farming communities in the township with over 1,700 acres of land. One group was built on "Upper" or "Mountain farm", these were all flooded when the hydro …St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), Spring 1949 John D. Larkin, a successful industrialist from Buffalo, started buying land in Niagara in 1900. He purchased Glencairn near Queenston and developed three farming communities in the township with over …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Historic Laura Secord House renovations near completion.Archer, Steve, St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 2 Mar 1972 Newspaper article about restoration of Laura Secord house in Queenston. Full Title: "Historic Laura Secord House Renovations near Completion. Official Opening Set For Early June"Archer, Steve, St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 2 Mar 1972 Newspaper article about restoration of Laura Secord house in Queenston. Full Title: "Historic Laura Secord House Renovations near Completion. Official Opening Set For Early June"Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Brock Students Dig Way Into Queenston's History.
Secord Home Is Site of Dig.St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 27 May 1971 Newspaper article about restoration of Laura Secord house in Queenston. "Brock Students Dig Way Into Queenston's History" published by St. Catharines Standard, May 27, 1971. "Secord home is site of dig" published by Niagara Falls Review, May 29, 1971St. Catharines Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada18910421), 27 May 1971 Newspaper article about restoration of Laura Secord house in Queenston. "Brock Students Dig Way Into Queenston's History" published by St. Catharines Standard, May 27, 1971. "Secord home is site of …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Queenston Novelist - Historian To Be Commemorated By Plaque.Niagara Falls Review, 24 Sep 1960 Article about unveiling a plaque dedicated to Major John Richardson on the grounds of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston. The ceremony took place on Sep 28, 1960 and additional photos were published after that.Niagara Falls Review, 24 Sep 1960 Article about unveiling a plaque dedicated to Major John Richardson on the grounds of Laura Secord Memorial School in Queenston. The ceremony took place on Sep 28, 1960 and additional …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Peach Grading and Packing- Warehouse at QueenstonNewspaper photograph of a peach warehouse in Queenston, Ontario from 1913.Newspaper photograph of a peach warehouse in Queenston, Ontario from 1913.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Queenston Cement WorksUsher, Harold, Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 8 Oct 1980 "Queenston cement works". Article about the Queenston quarries and cement plant there (founded by Isaac Usher in 1880s) written by Harold Usher. "Queenston Cement Mill". A student report prepared by the Grade 8 class of Col. J. Butler School and teacher T. A. Clifford with assistance from Mr. Harold Usher. …Usher, Harold, Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 8 Oct 1980 "Queenston cement works". Article about the Queenston quarries and cement plant there (founded by Isaac Usher in 1880s) written by Harold Usher. "Queenston Cement Mill". A student report prepared by …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
- Hazel Alberta CormanObituary for Hazel A. Corman, a principal of Laura Secord Public School in Queenston, between 1918 and 1953.Obituary for Hazel A. Corman, a principal of Laura Secord Public School in Queenston, between 1918 and 1953.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Frank Digweed, former worker for Larkin farms and NPCNewspaper clipping (including obituary) about Frank Digweed, former employee of Larkin Farms in Queenston and Niagara Parks Commission, published in the local newspaper.Newspaper clipping (including obituary) about Frank Digweed, former employee of Larkin Farms in Queenston and Niagara Parks Commission, published in the local newspaper.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
- A Pioneer Honoured - Thomas Ellis ArmstrongFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- J. H. C. DurhamJohn H. C. Durham, son of Eliza Durham and John Durham of Queenston (who was a grandson of the late James Durham, U.E.L.) was for 25 years general manager of the Merchants Fire Insurance Company.John H. C. Durham, son of Eliza Durham and John Durham of Queenston (who was a grandson of the late James Durham, U.E.L.) was for 25 years general manager of …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Memory of Wm. Armstrong of QueenstonWilliam Armstrong died on January 27, 1921 in St. Augustine, Florida. From Armstrong family collection.William Armstrong died on January 27, 1921 in St. Augustine, Florida. From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Obituary for Jean Huggins (1885-1989)Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 23 Aug 1989 Obituary for Jean Huggins, a teacher at the Laura Secord Public School in Queenston for many years, and historian of Queenston village.Niagara Advance (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada), 23 Aug 1989 Obituary for Jean Huggins, a teacher at the Laura Secord Public School in Queenston for many years, and historian of Queenston village.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
- Busy On Eve Of Birthday Toronto Woman, Aged 93, Recalls Knowing RoyaltyNewspaper photograph and article about Mrs. Mary Elizabeth MacQueen, religious women living in Toronto who knew Queen Victoria and Kaiser Wilhelm II. At some point of her life she worked for Armstrong family. Newspaper clipping, on a page of scrapbook, measures 33 x 10 cm. Unknown publication. At the bottom …Newspaper photograph and article about Mrs. Mary Elizabeth MacQueen, religious women living in Toronto who knew Queen Victoria and Kaiser Wilhelm II. At some point of her life she worked …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
- Ancient Toll House moved to new location on fruit farmNiagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005) handwritten note: "Queenton historic houses. Toll house now relocated corner Line 6 & Niagara Parkway"Niagara Falls Evening Review (Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada19141005) handwritten note: "Queenton historic houses. Toll house now relocated corner Line 6 & Niagara Parkway"Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Mrs. William SwayzieFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Thomas E. ArmstrongFrom Armstrong family collection.From Armstrong family collection.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library