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• Government Building, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Government building in Bridgeburg
• Phipp Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Houses on Phipp sreet (looking west) in Bridgeburg.
• Jarvis Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Houses on Jarvis street (looking east) in Bridgeburg.
• Wintemute Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Houses on Wintemute Street in Bridgeburg, Ontario
• Central Avenue, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  A glimpse of Central Avenue in Bridgeburg, Ontario
• Phipp Street Public School, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Phipp Street School
• Jarvis Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Jarvis Street looking east in Bridgeburg, Ontario
• Jarvis Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Jarvis Street looking west in Bridgeburg, Ontario
• Jarvis Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Jarvis Street looking east in Bridgeburg, Ontario
• Bridgeburg Train Depots

  M.G.R. and G.Y.R. train depots in Bridgeburg
• High School in Bridgeburg, Ontario

  High school in Bridgeburg
• Municipal Building, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Municipal building in Bridgeburg
• Houses in Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Houses on Phipp street in Bridgeburg
• Jarvis Street, Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Businesses on Jarvis street in Bridgeburg.
• James Harold Bacon, his father Abraham and brothers John and Harry

  James Harold Bacon (boy standing), baby on the left is John, the one on the right is Samuel Henry Clark (Harry) and the father is Abraham Bacon who is buried in the Stamford Presbyterian cemetery.
• Display of Military Medals and Insignia of Private James Harold Bacon

  Military medals and insignia, including a photograph of Private James Harold Bacon and his sister Vera Lillian. Private James Harold Bacon was a member of theCanadian Machine Gun Corps. who died on the 16th of May 1918.
• Headstone of James Harold and Vera Lillian Bacon

  Headstone reads : James Harold Born Nov. 24, 1893, died of wounds in France May 16, 1918; Vera Lillian Born Jan. 15, 1896 Died July 25, 1919 Son & Daughter of Abram & Margaret Bacon
• Gladys Blythe (nee Martin)

  Gladys and her grandaughter Julie. Gladys was the fiance of Private James Harold Bacon who died during World War One on May 16, 1918.
• Gladys Blythe (nee Martin)

  Gladys was the fiance of Private James Harold Bacon who died during World War One on May 16, 1918.
• Private James Harold Bacon

  Private James Harold Bacon, of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps. who died on the 16th of May 1918. This photograph is of James in England after contracting trench fever in France.
• Private James Harold Bacon

  Private James Harold Bacon, of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps. who died on the 16th of May 1918.
• Headstone of Private James Harold Bacon, Wailly Orchard Cemetery, France

  Headstone of private James Harold Bacon, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. 16th May, 1918 II. E. 23.
• International Railway Bridge over the Niagara River

  International railway bridge crossing from Bridgeburg, Ontario to Buffalo, N.Y.
• Houses in Bridgeburg, Ontario

  Houses on a street in Bridgeburg
• Chippawa Public Library - Exterior

  Front of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Plaque in the entranceway of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Reading area in the adult department of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Children's department of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Children's department of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Study area in the adult department of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Reading area in the adult department of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Interior entrance way and stair well of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Exterior

  Exterior of the newly renovated Chippawa Library
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Helen Bruder with some children.
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Adult area of the library.
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Children's area of the library.
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  technical services area of the library.
• Chippawa Public Library - Interior

  Children's area set up for a craft program
• Chippawa Public Library

  Exterior view of the Chippawa Public Library in winter.
• North West bank of Chippawa, Ontario

  On the far right smoke stacks of the smoke stacks of the Macklem works can be seen.
• Macklem house, Chippawa, Ontario

  Residence of J.F. Macklem in Chippawa
• Lighthouse, Chippawa, Ontario

  Lighthouse in Chippawa along Niagara River and Chippawa Creek.
• Bridgewater Street, Chippawa, Ontario

  House on Bridgewater Steet in Chippawa
• Chippawa, Ontario

  Chippawa as taken from across Chippawa Creek
• Cummington Square, Chippawa, Ontario, 1909

  Black and white sketch of Cummington Square in Chippawa
• Dufferin Islands suspension bridge connecting to Clark Island

  The islands, became accessible to the public in 1877 when Sutherland Macklem, a descendant of Samuel Street built a pair of suspension bridges to carry foot and carriage traffic. They now became known as Cynthia Islands. The Niagara Parks Commission took ownership in 1887 and renamed the islands in honor of Canadian Governor-General Lord Dufferin, who had been instrumental in establishing parkland along the Niagara River and to give visitors a reprieve from the carnival - like atmosphere along the “front”.
• Dufferin Islands suspension bridge connecting to Clark Island

  The islands, became accessible to the public in 1877 when Sutherland Macklem, a descendant of Samuel Street built a pair of suspension bridges to carry foot and carriage traffic. They now became known as Cynthia Islands. The Niagara Parks Commission took ownership in 1887 and renamed the islands in honor of Canadian Governor-General Lord Dufferin, who had been instrumental in establishing parkland along the Niagara River and to give visitors a reprieve from the carnival - like atmosphere along the “front”.
• Autumn on Dufferin Islands

  Sold by Griffith
• Dufferin Islands

  Upper corner torn off.
• Dufferin Islands

  Field at Dufferin Islands with the Niagara River in the background.
• Dufferin Islands

  Field at Dufferin Islands with the Niagara River in the background.
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Children swimming at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Boy fishing at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Swimming area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Paddle boat area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Small waterfall at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Paddle boat at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Swimming area at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Bushes in bloom at Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural area in Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural growth area in Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural growth area in Dufferin Islands
• Dufferin Islands

  Natural growth area in Dufferin Islands
• Sketch of the Cantilever Bridge

  Locomotive going over the cantilever bridge over the Niagara River
• Bruce Trail Sign on Tree

  Sign: Bruce Trail A foot trail from Niagara to Tobermory For information write to The Bruce Trail Assoc. Box722 Hamilton, Ont Niagara Bruce Trail Club Box 1 St. Catharines
• Officials at the Niagara Falls Bus Station

  Dedication of the terminal on Park Street.
• Whirlpool Rapids Bridge

  The Whirlpool Bridge in winter.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the arch of the Rainbow Bridge.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the arch of the Rainbow Bridge.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge on the American side of the border.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge on the American side of the border.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge on the Canadian side of the border.
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge on the Canadian side of the gorge
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge on the Canadian side of the gorge
• Construction of the Rainbow Bridge

  Construction of the Rainbow Bridge on the Canadian side of the gorge
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat. The frozen lower Niagara River, Horseshoe Falls and hotels are visible in the background.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat. The frozen Niagara River and American Falls are visible in the background.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat. The Skylon Tower and hotels are visible in the background.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat at the corner of Clifton Hill and River Road.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat.
• Delivery of the hull of the new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat by Pioneer Heavy Haul Transport truck

  A Pioneer Heavy Haul transport truck delivering the hull of a new Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat. The frozen Niagara River and American Falls are visible in the background.
• The Recreation Commission Building, Niagara Falls, Ontario

  The Recreation Commission Building on the corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Rd.
• FireHall Theatre, Niagara Falls, Ontario

  The Firehall Theatre on Kitchener St.
• Corner of Bridge Street and the Niagara Parkway

  The corner of Bridge St. and the Niagara Parkway taken from the Michigan Central Railway bridge.
• Corner of Bridge Street and the Niagara Parkway

  The corner of Bridge St. and the Niagara Parkway taken from the Michigan Central Railway bridge.
• Post Office and Customs House, Niagara Falls, Ontario

  Old Post Office and Customs house on the corner of Zimmerman Avenue and Park Street.
• Michigan Central Railway Bridge

  Michigan Central Railway bridge, just south of the Whirlpool Rapids bridge looking towards Bridge Street.
• Michigan Central Railway Bridge

  Michigan Central Railway bridge, just south of the Whirlpool Rapids bridge.