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... ...Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Niagara Masonic Lodge No. 2
... ...Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Gerda Molson Collection
Private collection of Gerda Molson, Chief librarian of Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library. Private collection of Gerda Molson, Chief librarian of Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - The Shaw Festival - Oral History
... ...Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Hall Museum
Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Hall Museum Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Hall MuseumNiagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - The Shaw Festival
The Shaw Festival is a major Canadian theatre festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the second largest repertory theatre company in North America. Founded in 1962, its original mandate was to stimulate interest in George Bernard Shaw and his period, and to advance the development of theatre arts in Canada. The Shaw Festival is a major Canadian theatre festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the second largest repertory theatre company in North America. Founded in 1962, its original mandate was to stimulate …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - St. Mark's Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake
St. Mark's Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the oldest Anglican community in the Diocese of Niagara, established by Rev. Robert Addison in 1792. He brought with him from England a silver chalice and a library of more than 1,500 books, the oldest library west of Quebec, which today are located … St. Mark's Anglican Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the oldest Anglican community in the Diocese of Niagara, established by Rev. Robert Addison in 1792. He brought with him from England a …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Library Ephemera
Library Ephemera is a collection of important documents in the history of the Niagara on the Lake Public Library. These documents mark significant events in the Library's history including but not limited too - the library's bicentennial celebrations in 2000, the move away from the courthouse location and into a … Library Ephemera is a collection of important documents in the history of the Niagara on the Lake Public Library. These documents mark significant events in the Library's history including but …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Library Board Minutes ... ...Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Ladder and hose wagon
Handcart with 4 wheels and long storage trunk; made of wood and metal parts. This hand drawn wagon took the wooden ladders and leather hose to the fire scene. First used in 1850. Handcart with 4 wheels and long storage trunk; made of wood and metal parts. This hand drawn wagon took the wooden ladders and leather hose to the fire scene. First …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - 1763 Pumper
Manually drawn fire pump with four wheels. It is made of wood and metal parts, painted red with exception for "1763" and "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department]. The wood wheels have wrought iron bands. "This was the first rotary type fire pumper in Niagara on the Lake. It was turned by … Manually drawn fire pump with four wheels. It is made of wood and metal parts, painted red with exception for "1763" and "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department]. The wood wheels have …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Hose reel
Hand-drawn hose cart with two big wheels, a hose and nozzles. Wood/metal. The hose reel was pulled to the fire scene by 4 to 6 men, and the hose was unrolled from the fire to the source of water. The reel was first used in early 1900. N.F.D. Hand-drawn hose cart with two big wheels, a hose and nozzles. Wood/metal. The hose reel was pulled to the fire scene by 4 to 6 men, and the hose was …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Water wagon
In 1834, the fire department purchased a new ten-man hand-operated pumper known as the "Man Killer," as well as a horse drawn wagon to carry axes, a horse-drawn ladder wagon, a hand-operated pump with leather hose, and a water wagon. In 1834, the fire department purchased a new ten-man hand-operated pumper known as the "Man Killer," as well as a horse drawn wagon to carry axes, a horse-drawn ladder wagon, …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire leather buckets
The black leather buckets, each with "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department] and numbers "15" and "20" painted in white. The bucket is narrower at the bottom (17 cm diameter ) and wider at the top (24 cm diameter). "Old fire bucket found in the stone house built by Monroe. Monroe rang … The black leather buckets, each with "N.F.D." [Niagara Fire Department] and numbers "15" and "20" painted in white. The bucket is narrower at the bottom (17 cm diameter ) and …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Bucket cart
Hand-drawn, wooden bucket cart with two wheels and a storage box for carrying buckets. "This cart was used in early 1800 to carry the leather buckets to the fire scene. These buckets were the backbone of the early fire brigades." N.F.D. Hand-drawn, wooden bucket cart with two wheels and a storage box for carrying buckets. "This cart was used in early 1800 to carry the leather buckets to the fire scene. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Antique Indian backpack fire extinguisher
Indian Fire Pump was designed and manufactured by D.B. Smith Company of Utica and is still used today. Indian Fire Pump was designed and manufactured by D.B. Smith Company of Utica and is still used today.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Stop-Fire fire extinguisher
Handheld brass/copper 2 1/2 quart fire extinguisher produced by Stop-Fire, Inc., New Brunswick, N.J. with "Redi-grip" and pistol grip pump handle. Model AC-24, originally filled with Carbontetrachloride pressurized with dry air or nitrogen. Probably made in the 1950's. Handheld brass/copper 2 1/2 quart fire extinguisher produced by Stop-Fire, Inc., New Brunswick, N.J. with "Redi-grip" and pistol grip pump handle. Model AC-24, originally filled with Carbontetrachloride pressurized with dry …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire alarm box
In 1895, the Bell Telephone of Canada was required to spin off its manufacturing arm to build phones for sale to other companies, as well as other devices such as fire alarm boxes, police street call boxes, and fire department call equipment. This company was incorporated as the Northern Electric … In 1895, the Bell Telephone of Canada was required to spin off its manufacturing arm to build phones for sale to other companies, as well as other devices such as …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire hose nozzles
Antique brass/copper fire hose nozzles. Show a sign of use at the top. Antique brass/copper fire hose nozzles. Show a sign of use at the top.Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Old wooden fire ladder
Wooden extension ladders were standard equipment in the early days of firefighting. Modern fire truck extension ladders are usually built of aluminum which were introduced about 50 years ago. Wooden extension ladders are still used - Los Angeles, California, and the San Francisco Fire Department still use wooden extension ladders … Wooden extension ladders were standard equipment in the early days of firefighting. Modern fire truck extension ladders are usually built of aluminum which were introduced about 50 years ago. Wooden …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
