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• Book Launch: Our Romantic Niagara by Albert H. Tiplin

  At the Niagara Falls Public Library on Victoria Ave. L-R: George Seibel, George Bailey, Vince Kerrio Sr., Olive Seibel
• Niagara Falls Public Library Event (4)

  L-R: George Seibel, George Bailey, Vince Kerrio Sr., Olive Seibel
• Niagara Falls Public Library Event (3)

  L-R: John and Hilda Farr
• Niagara Falls Public Library Event (2)

  L-R: Anne Herlovich, Grace Pasma, Ann Cheesman, Margaret Gillespie, Pat Rees, Anne Moore (standing), Donalda Booth
• Niagara Falls Public Library Event (1)

  L-R: Pat Simon, Elizabeth Seibel
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (21)

  L-R: Rob Nicholson, Corm Dix, unknown, George Seibel, Vince Kerrio Sr., Olive Seibel, unknown, George Bailey
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (20)

  L-R: George Seibel, Rob Nicholson, Bill Smeaton
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (19)

  L-R: Mayda Korce, Claire Beckerman, Dorothy Van Slyke, Carol Cowlishaw, Rosa Simons
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (18)

  L-R: Mayda Korce, Dorothy Van Slyke, Marg Downing, Carol Cowlishaw, Barb Murphy
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (17)

  L-R: Mayda Korce, Claire Beckerman, Dorothy Van Slyke, Rosa Simons
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (16)

  L-R: Mayda Korce, Dorothy Van Slyke, Marg Downing, Madge Travers, Carol Coulishaw, Barb Murphy
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (15)

  L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Marg Downing, Carol Coulishaw, Barb Murphy
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (14)

  L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Marg Downing, Madge Travers, Carol Coulishaw, Barb Murphy
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (13)

  L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Linda Haitos, Andrew Porteus, Kathy Baker
• Library Staff Event

  L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Joe Longo
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (12)

  L-R: Keith Muma, Roger Crabbe, Mary Louise Cryster
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (11)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue Library Top L-R: Frank Lewis, Rose Sottile, Barbara Glaves, Gerry Farrel Bottom: Ann Andres-Jones, Carm Dix, Isabelle Bald
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (10)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Jo Herlovich, Clayton Doan, Rosa Simons
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (9)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Pat Simon
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (8)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Madge Travers
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (7)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Madge Travers, Dorothy Van Slyke, Grace Pasma, Jo Herlovich
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (6)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Linda Haitos, Andrew Porteus, Kathy Barker
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (5)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Kathy Barker
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (4)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Mary Joselin, Dorothy Van Slyke, Grace Pasma
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (3)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Marg Downing, Carol Cowlishaw, Madge Travers, Barb Murphy
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (2)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Jo Herlovich, Grace Pasma
• Retirement party for Niagara Falls Public Library Chief Librarian Dorothy Van Slyke (1)

  LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue L-R: Dorothy Van Slyke, Jo Herlovich, Clayton Doan Seated: Carolynn McLean
• Royal Bank Staff

  Slide is broken
• Niagara Park's Commissioner Wilkes and his Relatives
• Mason Residence, Niagara Falls, NY

  Mason Residence, 6 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY Two women sit on the front porch.
• Methodist Choir
• Winter View of Table Rock and the Horseshoe Falls
• General View of Table Rock House and both Falls from Above

  The American and Horseshoe Falls can be seen behind Table Rock House
• Group of Students at Loretto Academy

  Dressed in Renaissance Costumes, a group of students stands on the lawn in front of Loretto Academy.
• Hydro Building Under Construction

  Corner of Armoury St. and Victoria Ave. Building constructed by the Robertson Construction and Engineering Company
• Niagara Falls General Hospital - Front View

  The hospital was located on Jepson Street until 1958 when it moved to its new location.
• Paving the Niagara Parkway South
• Girl Guides

  Group of girls on stage holding flags of the world.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Soldier's Monument 2

  The Monument reads "Erected by the Canadian Parliament in honour of the victory gained by the British and Canadian Forces on this field on the 25 day of July, 1814 and in grateful remembrance of the brave men who died on that day fighting for the unity of the Empire."
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Choir

  A choir sings at the Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Singer/Songwriter/ Performing Musician Carl David Onofrio

  Performer Carl David (C.D.) Onofrio performing on the steps of Loretto Academy
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Ladies in Costume 2

  Some women in costumes gather to commemorate the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
• Singer/Songwriter/ Performing Musician Carl David Onofrio

  Performer Carl David (C.D.) Onofrio performing on the steps of Loretto Academy
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Ladies in Costume

  Some women in costumes gather to commemorate the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Crowd 5
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Speech 3

  A speech is given to the crowd at Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Soldier's Monument

  The Monument was created by the Canadian Parliament and unveiled by the Lundy’s Lane Historical Society on July 25th, 1895 and marks a mass grave with the remains of 22 British Soldiers.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Keyboardist

  The keyboardist sits ready to play for the ceremony.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Crowd 4
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Thumbs Up

  A speech is given to the audience in the Drummond Hill Cemetery by MPP of Niagara Falls Kim Craitor. The day receives his approval with a thumbs up.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Kim Craitor

  A speech is given to the audience in the Drummond Hill Cemetery by MPP of Niagara Falls Kim Craitor.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Speech 2

  A speech is given to the audience in the Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Crowd 3

  Spectators sit by and enjoy the ceremony.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - The Piper

  The bagpiper stands by at Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Singer/Songwriter/ Performing Musician Carl David Onofrio

  Performer Carl David (C.D.) Onofrio performing on the steps of Loretto Academy
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Speech

  A speech is given to the audience in the Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Crowd 2

  A crowd sits in Drummond Hill Cemetery watching the event.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Crowd

  A crowd sits in Drummond Hill Cemetery watching the event.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Minister Jerry 2

  Minister Jerry (left) gives a speech to the audience.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Crowd

  A group of females watch the ceremony. All have scarves with music notes on them. Possibly a choir group.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Spectators

  People watch as the commemoration of the Battle of Lundy's Lane begins.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - British Soldiers 2

  Dressed in costume as British Soldiers, the men march into Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - British Soldiers

  Dressed in costume as British Soldiers, the men march into Drummond Hill Cemetery
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Scout Masters

  Members of Scouts Canada walk through Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Young Scouts

  Young members of Scouts Canada walk through Drummond Hill Cemetery carrying flags.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Flag bearers

  Members of the Royal Canadian Legion carry flags. Scouts Canada members follow.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Bagpipes and Flags

  Members of the Royal Canadian Legion carry the Canadian, British and American Flags behind a bagpipe player. Scouts Canada members follow.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Minister Jerry

  Standing in the Drummond Hill Cemetery is Minister Jerry.
• Battle of Lundy's Lane Commemoration - Horseman Statue

  Located in the Drummond Hill Cemetery.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Bob Gale and others

  Bob Gale sits in between two costumed characters on the front step of the newly renovated Niagara Falls History Museum.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Wayne Gates

  Pictured on the left is Wayne Gates, City of Niagara Falls Councillor.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Don Jackson

  Pictured on the left is Don Jackson in a 19th century Generals uniform. He is fundraising chair for the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Legacy Project.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Ayo Adewumi

  Ayo Adewumi is the Head of Customer Service for Niagara Falls Museums.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Daredevil Barrel

  A man simulates going over the Falls in the Daredevil Barrel.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - 2D Heros

  Some cardboard characters on display, representing figures from history.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Dino Fazio

  Dino Fazio is general manager for Winter Festival of Lights
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - City Historian

  Official City of Niagara Falls historian Sherman Zavitz with wife Anne and museum employee Maja Bannerman.
• The Great Gorge of the Niagara River

  View of the Niagara River and gorge.
• Niagara Falls History Museum Grand Opening - Museum Employees

  Left - Christine Girardi, Assistant Curator, City of Niagara Falls Museums. Right - Sara Byers, Assistant Curator, City of Niagara Falls Museums.
• City Hall Workers

  Employees for the city of Niagara Falls. Various employees with their names and titles.
• Unknown City of Niagara Falls Worker 3

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls. Unknown identity.
• Unknown City of Niagara Falls Worker 2

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls. Unknown identity.
• Unknown City of Niagara Falls Worker

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls. Unknown identity.
• Alex Corfield, Niagara Falls

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• Dick Smith, Niagara Falls

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• Niagara Falls City Hall Employess

  From left to right Back: Unknown, John, Don Snyder, Miklos Peszley, Nelson Hare, Frank Mazzei Front: Eleanor Golchuk, Ann Lasson
• City of Niagara Falls Employees

  From left to right Back: Nelson Hare, Les Comeau, John Front: Lynn, Ann Lasson
• City of Niagara Falls Workers 2

  From left to right Back: unknown, George Schmidt, Gord Weaver Front: Bob Smith, Jimmy Morocco, Tommy ?
• Harry Priestley, Niagara Falls

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• Frank Mazzei Measures a Gap in a Cement Wall

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• Charlie Wright, Niagara Falls

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• J.K. Edmonds, Niagara Falls

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• Bill Pattison, Niagara Falls

  Employee for the city of Niagara Falls.
• Chief Operator of Pollution Control Plant

  John MacNamara was Chief Operator of Pollution Control Plant.
• City of Niagara Falls Workers

  From left to right Back: Jack Bradly, Dave Allan Front: Dick Smith, Dave Hall
• City of Niagara Falls Employee Photo

  From left to right Back: Ted Stewart, unknown, Jimmy Morocco, George Schmidt Front: Bob Smith, Ted Naylor, Tommy ?, Gord Weaver
• Construction at the corner of Park St and Zimmerman Ave in Niagara Falls

  Lorenzo construction company does work on Park Street. King Edward Hotel can be seen in the background.
• Bridge Street, between Erie and River Road

  Showing the poles that must be removed to permit widening of the pavement. Train Station is seen on the left.
• Looking Down a Street in Niagara Falls

  The street car lines can be seen in the middle of the road. Unknown street in Niagara Falls, ON.
• King Edward Hotel - Niagara Falls

  The King Edward Hotel sat at the corner of Queen Street and Zimmerman Avenue until it was demolished in 1991.