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Bill Rootes Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Basketball 1991 - to present era ; -
Niagara Escarpment with Brock's Monument A view of the Niagara Escarpment and Brock's Monument from the American side -
Niagara Gorge and River A view of the Niagara Gorge and River at the Whirlpool -
View of American Falls and Horseshoe Falls View of both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls and the lower Niagara River -
Diana Princess of Wales and Prince William and Prince Harry in the foyer of Table Rock House Diana Princess of Wales and Prince William (9 years) and Prince Harry (7 years) in the foyer of Table Rock House greeting the crowd -
Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry on board the Maid of the Mist IV with the Glynn Family and Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William (9 years) and Prince Harry (7 years) on board the Maid of the Mist IV with the Glynn family (owners of the Maid of the Mist) and the Chair on the Niagara Parks Commission Pamela Walker -
Duke and Duchess of York greeted by Pamela Walker and George Bailey Duke and Duchess of York are greeted by Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission and George Bailey, Director of Information for the Niagara Parks Commission -
Duke and Duchess of York with Pamela Walker and George Bailey Duke and Duchess of York walking with Pamela Walker (in red), Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission and George Bailey (on right), Director of Information for the Niagara Parks Commission -
The barrel of George Strathakis on the morning after his fatal trip, July 5, 1930 George L. Stathakis was a 46 years old from Buffalo. His intention was to make money by selling the movie rights to his trip over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. Also along for the ride was his pet turtle "Sonny Boy". "Sonny Boy" survived but George, alas, did not. The trip on July 5, 1930 was successful but the sheer force of the water kept the barrel submerged and the limited oxygen supply ran out. The picture depicts the barrel the next morning after it was finally recovered. -
Centre Gifts and Victor's Shoppe on Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls Centred on the building between Victor's Shoppe and Centre gifts. -
Ritz Motel on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls Front Sign: 3 min walk to Falls, Honey moon and family rooms, Heated. CAA and AAA approved. Nabisco building can be seen in background. -
Telephone Booth and Coca Cola Machine in Front of Honey Moon Motel on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls Vehicle for Gordon Wright Electric Limited: Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in background. Beefeater Restaurant sign. -
St. Paul Street between William and Queen St., St. Catharines, ON Negative damaged -
Ice Bridge and Mounds, Niagara Falls Description on back: The grandeur and loveliness of the Niagara Falls in summer is replaced in winter by a not less majestic but more forbidding aspect. The mighty sweep of the waters does not allow of any formation of ice in the rapids above or below the falls, but at the edges of the river, in the shallows, snows of heaven descend to add their pure white to the glistening green of the rushing waters, the deep purple of the ice behind the flowing curtain and the brilliant hues of the giant icicles reflecting the rays of the sun. And however long a visitor may linger, new beauties will presnt themselves, and the greater will be his appreciation with every moment. -
Mr. and Mrs. Anson Garner and children 2 (L to R) Front Row: Hattie J. Garner, Anson Garner, Amanda Garner (nee Mrs. Anson Garner), Ernest Garner Back Row: Wilbur Garner, Ella Cecilia Garner, Oscar Garner, Orin Garner -
Plaque near Miller's Creek along the Niagara Parkway : The Welland Canal at the Niagara Frontier Plaque near Miller's Creek along the Niagara Parkway: The Welland Canal at the Niagara Frontier. The passage of the first two vessels form lake to lake was achieved in 1829. After “stemming the broad and strong current of Niagara”, the vessels reached Black Rock where they were met with bursts of applause and honoured by the discharge of artillery from The Terrace. As stated in the biography of William Hamilton Merritt, the canal's founder, “The Welland Canal was now an accomplished fact. The artificial wedding of the Great Lakes of the west and north with the waters of the Ontario, and eventually with the St. Lawrence and the ocean was complete” -
American and Horseshoe Falls from Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, Can. Black and white postcard showing the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls from Queen Victoria Park -
Publicity photo of Marilyn Monroe and Richard Allan for the film "Niagara" Publicity photo of Marilyn Monroe and Richard Allan for the film Niagara. Niagara starred Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotten. This was the first leading role for Monroe who immediately became a major box office draw -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
Roger and Deanne Woodward with her Rescuers, John Quattrochi and John Haynes Roger Woodward, John Quattrochi, John Haynes and Deanne Woodward by Terrapin Point. They are being filmed for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara: the Roger and Deanne Woodward story." -
Roger and Deanne Woodward with her Rescuers, John Quattrochi and John Haynes on Terrapin Point John Quattrochi, John Haynes and Deanne Woodward by Terrapin Point. They are being filmed for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara: the Roger and Deanne Woodward story." -
Roger and Deanne Woodward with her Rescuers, John Quattrochi and John Haynes on Terrapin Point John Quattrochi, John Haynes and Deanne Woodward by Terrapin Point. They are being filmed for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara: the Roger and Deanne Woodward story." -
Roger and Deanne Woodward with her Rescuers, John Quattrochi and John Haynes on Terrapin Point John Quattrochi, John Haynes and Deanne Woodward by Terrapin Point. They are being filmed for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara: the Roger and Deanne Woodward story." -
Roger and Deanne Woodward at Lynch Park-on-the-River Crew members filming Roger and Deanne Woodward at the Lynch Park-on-the-River for the documentary "Miracle @ Niagara - the Roger and Deanne Woodward Story." This is the trailer camp at which James Honeycutt lived and from which they started their journey. -
The Hubbard Point Caves from "Our Romantic Niagara" by A.H. Tiplin Indian cave or Redskin Cave is located 18 metres (60 feet) north of Sunny's cave. It was explored and its measurements were recorded by Scot A. Ensminger and B.R. Horncastle, in 1978. It is a much larger and interesting cave than bender's cave, but it is inaccessble, except by the use of rock climbing rquipment. The entrance is 15 metres (50 feet) wide, 2.5 to 3 metres (8 to 10 feet) high, and 2.1 to 6etres (7 to 20 feet) deep. Near the north side of the entrance, at the top slope, there is a 7.8 metres (26 feet) long crawlway to the west. This leads into a small room, 3 metres (10 feet) in diameter and 0.9 metres (3 feet) high. Two more crawlways lead from this room. One to the west is blocked by breakdowns in 1.5 metres (5 feet). The other, to the south, connects with a small room. A crawlway from this room, to the west, is blocked by dirt in a few feet. The cave contains small stalactites, romstone dams that are 5 centimetres (2 inches) high and flowstone. Near the south side of the entrance is another short crawlway which leads to a small room. -
Mike Strange Inducted January 1990 Updated January 2013 -
Dominion Day Parade, July 1917 Ladies on Horse drawn float -
Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe Memorial Plaque, Queenston Heights Plaque Text: On October 13, 1812, following Isaac Brock's death in a preceding assault, Major-General Sheaffe assumed command and led a successful attack which dislodged an invading American force from Queenston Heights. Born in Boston, Mass., Sheaffe was commissioned in the British army in 1778 and fought in the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Arriving in Upper Canada in 1812, he served as Administrator of the province 1812-13, and returned to England in the latter year. He was created a baronet in 1813, attained the rank of general in 1838 and died in Edinburgh, Scotland. -
Court House and Gaol 1817-1866 Plaque, Niagara on the Lake Plaque Text: Here stood the court-house and gaol of the Niagara District. Erected in 1817, they were considered to be among the finest public buildings in the province. Robert Gourlay, the radical reformer, was imprisoned and tried for sedition here in 1819. In 1837 an escaped American slave, Moseby, threatened with return to his master, was forcibly rescued here by local negroes abetted by other residents of Niagara. The courts moved elsewhere in 1847, and the gaol closed in 1866. -
Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church Black and white sketch of Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church and cemetery. -
Barnett's Table Rock House and Museum - Prince of Wales Arch From the John Burtnick Collection -
New Falls View Upper Suspension Bridge - Entrance - Canadian side Original held in the collection of Earl W Brydges Public Library, Niagara Falls, New York ; A close up view of the entrance of the Canadian terminus. The gatekeeper seated on the chair at the left was outfitted in a uniform of blue broadcloth with silver buttons and a cap of the same material embellished with gold lace and the letters NSB, The large white stone markers on either side of the entrance were placed there to keep carriages from cutting too sharp a corner and damaging the edge of the woodwork at the entrance. The corrugated iron panels are in view behind the entrance - George Seibel ; -
Lounsbury, Jeff Inducted January 2016 -
Sacco, Anthony (Butch) Inducted January 2015 -
Newson, Clive Inducted January 2015 -
Judy LaMarsh's George VI War Medal 1939-1945 Military medals and insignia. The obverse shows the crowned coinage effigy of King George VI, facing left, and the legend GEORGIVS VI D : BR : OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP : The reverse device shows a lion standing wanton on the body of a double-headed dragon. The dragons heads are those of an eagle and a dragon to signify the principal occidental and oriental enemies. At the top, just right of centre are the dates 1939/1945 in two lines. The War Medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed forces and merchant marines for serving for 28 days between 03 September 1939 and 02 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea. -
Niagara Falls Anglicans 1935-1936 Women’s Basketball Team In April of 1936, the Niagara Falls Anglicans Women’s Basketball Team brought a new honour home when they won the Ontario Intermediate Church Championship with a final score of 27-26 over the Toronto Silverthorns. The team advanced with several hard-fought victories over the other Ontario Regions to advance to the Championship Final in our home, Niagara Falls. An article from the Niagara Falls Evening Review on April 14th, 1936, stated that the audience members witnessed “one of the most exciting contests ever played in Niagara Falls,” the night of the game. Forward Vida Russ and Guard Edith Dunk led the winning team with 9 and 4 points respectively. Other members of the team were Forward McKay with 4 points, Centre Preston with 2 points, Guards Chambers with 6 points, and Subs Upton with 2 points, and Mann, Grant, and Bruce. The Head Coach was Bert Jennings and the Manager was Louis Carter. A trailblazing team of women in sport. -
Sister Act : Spinning tunes and cutting stress in rehab centre : Staff has used music and technology to connect patients with family members throughout pandemic Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre / Dillon, Louise Sister/ COVID-19 pandemic music and technology / patient rehabilitation -
Allemang Paint and Wallpaper - Exterior Type: storefront; Notes: interior and exterior shots -
Allemang Paint and Wallpaper - Interior Type: storefront; Notes: interior and exterior shots -
Jack's Army and Navy - Interior Type :surplus store; Notes: store interior; Client: Jack's Army and Navy -
Jack's Army and Navy - Interior Type: surplus store; Notes: store interior; Client: Jack's Army and Navy -
'Kindness and love are ageless and timeless' : Author giving away her book 'Monkey Guy and the Cosmic Fairy Tanner, Elaine / COVID-19 pandemic -
Donald Gignac Donald Gignac started boxing competitively in 1986 at the Niagara Falls Boxing Club when he was just 13 years old. He won two Ontario Championships coached by John Degazio and Ron Gallen. He fought for the Canadian Intermediate Championship vs Future pro Champ and International Hall of Famer Arturo Gatti, losing by split decision. Donald then moved to the Shamrock Boxing Club in 1990, mentored by Mike Strange, and coached by Pat Kelly and Ray McGibbon. He fought world junior champion Nelson Machado from Cuba in a Canada-Cuba head-to-head, losing in a hard-fought decision. Donald went on to win the Senior Featherweight Canadian Championships in 1993 in three matches and received the "Best Boxer" award for the tournament beating out two future Olympians. He represented Canada at several international championships including the Swedish Box Open in Stockholm, King’s Cup in Thailand, the Pre-Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, and Canada-US dual meets. Mentored by Bill Irwin, in 1994, he turned professional, winning both of his pro fights before retiring in 1995 due to tendon damage in his arms. -
Dewatered American Falls Prospect Point Observation Tower (left) and Niagara Falls NY in background; -
Niagara Falls Public Library on Victoria Avenue - The Reading Lounge and Sir Harry Oakes Room Local History Collection - Oversize Drawer -
Niagara Then and Now : The Davidson and Williams Garage Davidson and Williams Garage / Cummington Square E. / Bridgewater / Chippawa / 1920 / McLaughlin-Buick automobiles / J.A. Greenwood General Store / Riverside Tavern -
American Fall and ice bridge LCN 10193873 FALLS NIAGARA -
Niagara Then and Now : The Herbert Morris Crane and Hoist Company Herbert Morris Crane and Hoist Company / 1929 / Stanley Avenue / Provincial Engineering / Niagara Plumbing Supply -
Niagara Then and Now : White and Steele's Service Station White and Steele's Service Station / Bridge Street / 1929 / White, Arthur / Steele, Charles / gasoline & tires -
Boys and Girls Club - Kid Olympics Picture of 7 years old Graham Sharp playing a game called "guess what's in it." Kids look at a tray of objects, and have to try and remember what is in the tray. Kids who remember most objects win. The holiday program consists of a 'mini olympics' day where kids played games like hockey, bowling, and cheering, and had team competitions for points.
