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• Looking towards the entrance of the Public Library.

  Victoria Avenue Library. The circulation desk is to the right and the stacks to the left. The main entrance is seen straight ahead with an exit sign above it. The library was built in 1973-74.
• Main Library Hallway

  Victoria Avenue Library main hallway. The circulation desk is to the left. The library was built in 1973-74.
• Niagara Falls Public Library Exterior

  The front entrance opening onto Victoria Ave. Built in 1973-74.
• Exterior View of the Niagara Falls Public Library

  The front entrance opening onto Victoria Ave. Two copies of the photo.
• Exterior View of Niagara Falls Public Library.

  The front entrance opening onto Victoria Ave.
• Ontario Power Generating Station in ice.

  The Niagara River has formed an ice bridge which has enveloped the generating station. Above the gorge is the Canadian side and atop the escarpment can be seen the large Ontario Power Co. Transformer building which is now the site of the Fallsview Casino.
• Two people enjoying the Horseshoe Falls

  The Maid of the Mist is seen near the Horseshoe Falls. The Ontario Power Generating Station can be seen to the right at the base of the gorge.
• Close up of the Ontario Power Generating Station

  In the back, the edge of the Horseshoe Falls can be seen. Ice has built up and created an ice bridge on the Niagara River.
• Partially Frozen Horseshoe Falls

  A small part of the Horseshoe Falls appears to have been frozen. The main Horseshoe part of the Falls however is still flowing. Goat Island is to the left in the photo.
• Ice on the Generators in the Ontario Generating Station

  In 1909 and 1938 water and ice flooded into the Ontario Power Generating Station at the base of the Horseshoe Falls causing damage.
• Frozen American Falls

  The American Falls carry only 10% of the water from the Upper Niagara River. As a result their flow is blocked more easily and has resulted in them freezing over on five recorded occasions; 1848, 1909, 1936, 1938, and 1949.
• Observation area looking out at the Horseshoe Falls

  Located on the Canadian side of the gorge this area offers a view of both Falls.
• A path in the snow through the frozen trees.

  A cleared path through a park and some footsteps leading off the path into the winter trees.
• Ice on the Niagara River

  Small pieces of ice have joined together to creat a large sheet of ice.
• Luna Island and the Rainbow Bridge

  The observation area to the right is Luna Island which is situated between the American and Bridal Veil Falls. The Rainbow bridge in the background replaced the collapsed Falls View Bridge in 1941.
• View of the American Falls showing some buildings from Niagara Falls, N.Y.

  The Maid of the Mist can be seen in front of the Falls. The stairs to the right give access to the Cave of the Winds.
• Snow and Ice Covered Trees
• Ice Bridge Formed on the Niagara River

  The mist from the falls can be seen in the background.
• Windblown and Snow covered trees.
• Sir Adam Beck 1 Generating Station in Winter

  Before the expansion and addition of Sir Adam Beck 2.
• Sir Adam Beck 1 Generating Station

  The Sir Adam Beck Station sits on the Canadian side of the gorge. This was taken before the construction of Sir Adam Beck 2 (1954).
• View from atop the Ice Bridge of the Horseshoe Falls

  The Ontario Generating Station can be seen to the right. The Horseshoe Falls are only partly visible because of the height of the ice bridge.
• Massive Ice Bridge and view of the Horseshoe Falls.

  The Horseshoe Falls can be seen in the background. To the right in the ice in the Ontario Generating Station.
• Sir Adam Beck I Generating Station

  The Niagara Gorge and Sir Adam Beck I Dam are to the right in the photo. Niagara Parkway runs alongside.
• View of both Falls and the Maid of the Mist dock.

  Both the American and Horseshoe Falls are seen. One Maid of the Mist ship is seen passing in front of the American Falls with another docked to the right.
• View from the base of the Horseshoe Falls
• View of the American Falls from the Canadian side of the gorge.

  The stairs seen at the base of the falls are for the Cave of the Winds.
• Piece of the collapsed Falls View Bridge floating past the Schoelkopf Power Plant.

  Once the ice began to melt in 1938 a piece of the collapsed bridge floated downstream. The Schoelkopf Power Plant is seen behind the wreckage.
• Piece of the Falls View Bridge floating downstream.

  Taken from the Canadian side of the gorge a piece of the Falls View Bridge floats downstream before it will eventually sinks to the bottom.
• Collapsed Falls View Bridge (8)

  On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below.
• Collapsed Falls View Bridge with onlookers on Luna Island.

  An ice jam in January 1938 caused the Falls View Bridge to collapse on the 27th. Onlookers can be seen on Luna Island in the foreground. Several people are also gathered just south of the bridge on the ice.
• Stairs leading to the base of the Niagara Gorge.

  The Rainbow Bridge can be seen in the background. Stairs can be seen beside the Bridal Veil Falls which would take people down to the river in the gorge. Behind the trees on the right, people can be seen on Luna Island.
• Upper Steel Arch Bridge and View of Canadian side of the River.

  Taken from the Tower on Prospect point. Uneeda biscuit billboard is hiding the Clifton House.
• Steel Arch Bridge and Canadian Side of Gorge

  The Clifton House can be seen in the background. The Maid of the Mist can be seen in the river.
• Remains of the fallen Falls View Bridge (3)

  As the ice bridge broke up after the collapse of the Falls View Bridge some pieces sank and others were carried downstream before sinking.
• Snow Covered Trees
• View of the Rainbow Bridge from over the Horseshoe Falls.

  The Horseshoe Falls are in the foreground with the Rainbow Bridge in the background.
• The Falls View Bridge

  The Falls View Bridge is also know as the Upper steel arch and Honeymoon Bridge. This may be days before the ice accumulation in 1938 collapsed the bridge.
• Horseshoe Falls

  A view of the Horseshoe Falls taken from the Canadian side of the gorge. The Maid of the Mist is seen near the base of the falls.
• View of the Falls from the American side

  The American Falls can be seen in the foreground with the Horseshoe Falls behind them.
• Library Interior 1975 (3)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Table in conference room.
• Library Interior 1975 (2)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Photographic exhibit in Rosberg Room.
• Library Interior 1975 (1)

  Classroom of Victoria Avenue Library
• Library Interior 1980's (7)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Periodicals section.
• Library Interior 1980's (6)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Reference staff area.
• Library Interior 1980's (5)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Book stacks.
• Library Interior 1980's (4)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Book stacks.
• Library Interior 1980's (3)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Audio/Visual department.
• Library Interior 1980's (2)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Audio/Visual department.
• Library Interior 1980's

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. View from main entrance.
• Victoria Library Interior (26)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Skylights in the main library.
• Victoria Library Interior (25)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Magazine area.
• Victoria Library Interior (24)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Magazine area.
• Victoria Library Interior (23)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Quiet Room.
• Victoria Library Interior (22)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Children's Department.
• Victoria Library Interior (21)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Children's Department.
• Victoria Library Interior (20)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Seating area.
• Victoria Library Interior (19)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Study carrels.
• Victoria Library Interior (18)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Seating area in non-fiction section.
• Victoria Library Interior (17)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. View of the reference desk.
• Victoria Library Interior (16)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Garden in the middle of the library.
• Victoria Library Interior (15)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Seating area.
• Victoria Library Interior (14)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Display area.
• Victoria Library Interior (13)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Room with art on display.
• Victoria Library Interior (12)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Room with art on display.
• Victoria Library Interior (11)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Room with art on display. Watercolours depicting the War of 1812 are on display.
• Victoria Library Interior (10)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Room with art on display.
• Victoria Library Interior (9)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Room with art on display. Watercolours are shown which have since been framed and redisplayed in the Rosberg Room for the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
• Victoria Library Interior (8)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Room with art on display.
• Victoria Library Interior (7)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Rosberg Gallery
• Victoria Library Interior (6)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Sitting area in front of the Sir Harry Oakes Rooms and Rosberg Gallery.
• Victoria Library Interior (5)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Plants.
• Victoria Library Interior (4)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Stacks.
• Victoria Library Interior (3)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Card catalogue and main desk.
• Victoria Library Interior (2)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Looking down the main path from the entrance.
• Victoria Library Interior (1)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Front lobby area.
• Public Library Interior 1987

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Canadian Goose.
• Public Library Interior 1985 (6)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Chris putting away books.
• Public Library Interior 1985 (5)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Back Area.
• Public Library Interior 1985 (4)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Children's Department. Betty Beam behind the desk.
• Public Library Interior 1985 (3)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Main desk and library card desk.
• Public Library Interior 1985 (2)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Main pathway.
• Public Library Interior 1985 (1)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Library Interior. Lillian putting books away.
• Teens in non-fiction area of the library. (7)

  500 people entered the library between 6-9 p.m. Victoria Avenue branch of the library. Taken around 7:30 p.m.
• Teens in non-fiction area of the library. (6)

  500 people entered the library between 6-9 p.m. Victoria Avenue branch of the library. Taken around 7:30 p.m.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (29)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (28)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Children's area desk.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (27)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Children's Area.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (26)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Young People's Room.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (25)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Branch Interior. Young People's Room.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (24)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Children's fiction books.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (23)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Children's work tables.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (22)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Children's seating area.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (21)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Plants.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (20)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Private work triangles.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (19)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Plants and books.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (18)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior. Plants and books.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (17)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior Reference section.
• Public Library Interior 1996 (16)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior
• Public Library Interior 1996 (15)

  Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Interior Reference desk.