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• 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.
• CIBC on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Newspaper stands out front with papers costing 10 cents.
• 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.
• Centre Gift Shop on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  Centre Gift Shop is next to another business. Name on other business cannot be made out. Address is 1691 at Centre Gift Shop.
• Canadian Corps Building on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  Railroad tracks in the foreground with a man working on them. Canadian Corps Unit 104 Club House. Next to shoe repair shop.
• Centre Gifts and Victor's Shoppe on Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls

  Centred on the building between Victor's Shoppe and Centre gifts.
• Drake Modern Rooms Hotel on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  Building under construction next to the Drake Hotel.
• Shoe Repair Business on Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls

  Man doing construction with a jackhammer on road. Woman hanging clothes.
• Victor's Shoppe, Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  Imported Woolen Ladies and Men's Wear at Victor's Shoppe
• The Potter's Wheel on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  The Potter's Wheel next to the Drake on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls.
• Duplex house on Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls

  House on Victoria Ave with half of the street dug up and under construction.
• Bright Spot Restaurant, Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON

  Bright Spot Restaurant on Victoria Ave with Souvenirs shop beside and Quality Cleaners truck parked across the street.
• Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls

  Store fronts and cars parked along Queen Street in Downtown Niagara Falls.
• Silhouette of Person standing next to bridge.
• Niagara River and Gorge

  Water and rocks in Niagara Gorge with someone standing on a rock near the river.
• Official League Balls

  Two old baseballs of different ages.
• Forest and rock outcrop.

  Sitting slightly to the left of the big rock is a small boy. Cripps Eddy circa 1970. The rock around which the 'tide' used to swirl is shown high and dry since 1962 when water was diverted for the Robert Moses Generating Station.
• Houses on Stanley and Robinson St.

  Corner of Stanley and Robinson Streets
• View of trees along Niagara Gorge
• Sidewalk construction, Niagara Falls
• Brock's Monument Queenston Heights

  Brock's Monument in Queenston Heights
• Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls

  Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls, Rosberg's building.
• Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls

  Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls, Rosberg's building.
• Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls

  Queen Street, in downtown Niagara Falls in the summer showing the Woolworth's building.
• Queen Street, Downtown Niagara Falls

  Queen Street, in downtown Niagara Falls in the summer.
• View of Queenston, 1930

  View of Queenston with the shadow of Brock's Monument taken from the top of Brock's Monument while repairs were made after a lightning strike in 1929.
• Unidentified house, Niagara Falls

  Unidentified house in Niagara Falls in the winter
• Wallace's Store on Queen Street, Niagara Falls

  Exterior of Wallace's store on Queen Street
• Wallace's Store on Queen Street, Niagara Falls

  Exterior of Wallace's store on Queen Street
• Wallace's Store on Queen Street, Niagara Falls

  Exterior of Wallace's store on Queen Street
• View of Queenston, 1930

  View of Queenston taken from the top of Brock's Monument while repairs were made after a lightning strike in 1929.
• View of Asher Davidson House in Queenston, 1930

  View of the Asher Davidon house in Queenston taken from the top of Brock's Monument when repairs were made after a lightning strike in 1929.
• Workers repairing Brock's Monument, 1930

  In 1929, during a severe storm, one of the outstretched arms of General Brock was severed. In addition the head and shoulders of the statue and the upper part of the torso were almost shattered by lightning. Extensive repairs were begun the following year. One section of the statue was completely renewed, the whole shaft pointed to make it weather proof, lightning arresters were installed and a new railing placed at the top of the column" This description is from the Review. The man in the fedora (centre) is Jim Davidson.
• Workers repairing Brock's Monument, 1930

  Workers who were repairing Brock's Monument sitting by the statue's head. In 1929, during a severe storm, one of the outstretched arms of General Brock was severed. In addition the head and shoulders of the statue and the upper part of the torso were almost shattered by lightning. Extensive repairs were begun the following year. One section of the statue was completely renewed, the whole shaft pointed to make it weather proof, lightning arresters were installed and a new railing placed at the top of the column" This description is from the Review The man in the fedora is Jim Davidson.
• Jim Davidson, one or the workers repairing Brock's Monument, 1930

  In 1929, during a severe storm, one of the outstretched arms of General Brock was severed. In addition the head and shoulders of the statue and the upper part of the torso were almost shattered by lightning. Extensive repairs were begun the following year. One section of the statue was completely renewed, the whole shaft pointed to make it weather proof, lightning arresters were installed and a new railing placed at the top of the column" This description is from the Review
• Scaffolding around Bock's Monument, 1930

  In 1929, during a severe storm, one of the outstretched arms of General Brock was severed. In addition the head and shoulders of the statue and the upper part of the torso were almost shattered by lightning. Extensive repairs were begun the following year. One section of the statue was completely renewed, the whole shaft pointed to make it weather proof, lightning arresters were installed and a new railing placed at the top of the column" This description is from the Review
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Front entrance of St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Front entrance of St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Exterior doors of St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Exterior of St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Interior of St. Patrick's Church showing nativity scene
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Interior of St. Patrick's Church showing the altar
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Interior of St. Patrick's Church showing priests and nativity scene
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Interior of St. Patrick's Church showing priests and nativity scene
• St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls

  Exterior of St. Patrick's Church, Niagara Falls
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Kerrio Welding Works - Construction of New Clear Well

  Construction of the New Clear Well at Kerrio Welding Works by Moirs Construction Company. Work began in May 1951 and ended December 1951
• Maid of the Mist Postcard

  On Back of postcard: Standing at the bow, you feel the mist lightly spray your face. You hear the rumble of the water. You sense the vast power of it all. face-to -face with one of the natural wonders of the world. It's the only way to feel the magic in the mist. Visit maid of the Mist Niagara Falls, U.S.A. & Niagara Falls, Canada
• Teenagers diving off Weightman Bridge in Chippawa

  Teenagers diving off the Weightman bridge in Chippawa into the Welland River
• Mrs. Cory, a member of the Chippawa Chapter I.O.D.E.

  Back of photograph: Mrs. Cory, mother of Mrs. Cory Bond authoress of Peninnsula Village. She was an active member of Chippawa Chapter I.O.D.E. and assisted in devloping the Chippawa I.O.D.E. Library.
• Interior of I.O.D.E. Library in Chippawa

  Interior of the I.O.D.E. library on Lamonte Dr. in Chippawa. It was torn down in 1967. In the photograph the adults are Mrs. Brounlie, Mrs. Rutherford and Mrs. Bond, all members of the I.O.D.E.
• Chippawa Library Book Sale during Summerfest

  Book sale outside of the Chippawa Library during Summerfest
• Chippawa Library Book Sale during Summerfest

  Book sale outside of the Chippawa Library during Summerfest
• Kathie Lee Gifford with George Bailey

  Kathie Lee Gifford visiting here for the filming of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee
• Canoeing on the Chippawa River

  Couple canoeing on the Chippawa River
• The Original Lone Ranger Clayton Moore visits Niagara falls

  The original Lone Ranger Clayton Moore with two unidentified people upon his visit to Niagara Falls.
• The Original Lone Ranger Clayton Moore at Maple Leaf Village, Niagara Falls

  Photograph of an article in the Niagara Falls Review about the Lone Ranger Clayton Moore visiting Niagara Falls
• The Original Lone Ranger Clayton Moore at Maple Leaf Village, Niagara Falls

  Photograph of an article in the Niagara Falls Review about the Lone Ranger Clayton Moore visiting Niagara Falls
• The Original Lone Ranger Clayton Moore at Maple Leaf Village, Niagara Falls

  Photograph of an article in the Niagara Falls Review about the Lone Ranger Clayton Moore visiting Niagara Falls
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee filming along Niagara River in Niagara on the Lake

  Regis Philbin and crew filming a segment of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the boat dock in Niagara on the Lake
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee filming at the Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Falls

  Regis Philbin and crew filming a segment of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the Great Gorge Adventure
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee filming at the Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Falls

  Regis Philbin and crew filming a segment of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the Great Gorge Adventure
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee filming at the Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Falls

  Regis Philbin and crew filming a segment of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the Great Gorge Adventure
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee filming at the Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Falls

  Regis Philbin and crew filming a segment of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the Great Gorge Adventure
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee filming at the Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Falls

  Regis Philbin and crew filming a segment of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the Great Gorge Adventure
• Anne Murray - Live with Regis and Kathie Lee in Oakes Garden Theatre Niagara Falls

  Crew with Ann Murray rehearsing for Live with Regis and Kathie Lee at the Oakes Garden Theatre
• John "David" Munday in a police car outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel

  On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice.
• John "David" Munday being interviewed after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel

  On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice.
• Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls

  Crowds in Queen Victoria Park awaiting the walk ; TV and other media setting up ; Niagara Fallsview Casino in centre background ; Skylon Tower extreme background right ;