Historical Images · Niagara Falls Public Library

James Garner (1831 - 1908)

LCN 10169438

Bobby Leach's Grave, Auckland, New Zealand Hillboro Cemetery

Bobby Leach's grave is the second headstone to the left at the bottom of the photograph

Glacial impact on formation of Great Lakes

Great lakes, glaciers

Crates containing Edison phonographs and freight addressed to J. A. Russnell Niagara Falls

SLEIGH FREIGHT GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY BOXCAR

Sand dredge unloading at former Queenston boat dock

Michigan Central Rail Road Station converted to Houdini Magical Hall of Fame

MUSEUM RR RAILWAY RAIL WAY

Invitation to the opening of the Great Western Railway Station Clifton Niagara Falls

R'Y RAIL WAY RAIL ROAD RAILROAD BAMPFIELD REFRESHMETN ROOM

Welland Canal - New York Railway car crossing at Welland Canal

Elevating grader drawn by horses and mules - Welland Canal

Elevating grader ; Grading machine

Junction of Welland By-Pass and Old Canal at Ramey's Bend

Overhead view of the spot where the "old" and "new" canals meet.

Welland Ship Canal - Townline Road / Rail Tunnel

The Townline Road / Rail Tunnel, running east-west beneath the new channel on the old Townline Road (Welland) was opened to automobile traffic in July 1972 and to railway traffic in February 1973.

Construction of the Welland Dock

Welland Ship Canal - Welland Dock

The 1000-foot long Welland Dock was built on the west side of the new channel for the use of the city of Welland and its industries. It was specially designed to allow for the easy access of railways.

American Consulate

Type:consulate building; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior of consulate on Newman Hill; Client: American Consulate

American Consulate

Type:consulate building; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior of consulate on Newman Hill; Client: American Consulate

American Consulate

Type:consulate building; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior of consulate on Newman Hill; Client: American Consulate

Welland Ship Canal - Construction of lock in Thorold

Welland Ship Canal - Construction on Thorold lock

Canadian Legion - camping

Type:camping; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Canadian Legion

Central Garage

Type:garage; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior of garage; Client: Central Garage

Welland Ship Canal - 4th Aqueduct

aqueduct

Welland Ship Canal - E. Main Pier

Welland Ship Canal - Twin Locks #4 (north end)

locks

Danes Flowers

Type:florist shop; No. of negatives: 3; Photos included: 0; Notes: interior and exterior photos; Client: Danes Flowers

Danes Flowers

Type:florist shop; No. of negatives: 3; Photos included: 0; Notes: interior and exterior photos; Client: Danes Flowers

Hardwick & Robins Butcher Shop - Ferry St.

Type:sign on Butcher shop; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Hardwick Robins

Main Coffee Shop

Type:coffee shop; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: interior of store; Client: Main Coffee Shop

Mr. Demetrie - Stamford Park Race Track

Type:race horses; No. of negatives: 3; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Mr. Demetrie

Mr. Demetrie - Stamford Park Race Track

Type:race horses; No. of negatives: 3; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Mr. Demetrie

Royal Inn

Type:motel; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior shots; Client: Royal Inn

Royal Inn

Type:motel; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior shots; Client: Royal Inn

Royal Inn

Type:motel; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior shots; Client: Royal Inn

Restoration Company - Shredded Wheat Company factory construction

Type:construction; No. of negatives: 3; Photos included: 0; Notes: at Shredded Wheat Co.; Client: Restoration Company

Restoration Company - Shredded Wheat Company factory construction

Type:construction site; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: construction work at Shredded Wheat Co.; Client: Restoration Co.

Restoration Company - Shredded Wheat Company factory construction

Type:construction site; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: construction work at Shredded Wheat Co.; Client: Restoration Co.

Restoration Company - Shredded Wheat Company factory construction

Type:construction site; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: construction work at Shredded Wheat Co.; Client: Restoration Co.

Uncle Sam's Cabins

Type:hotel/restaurant; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Uncle Sams Cabins

Uncle Sam's Cabins

Type:hotel/restaurant; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Uncle Sams Cabins

Uncle Sam's Cabins

Type:hotel/restaurant; No. of negatives: 4; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Uncle Sams Cabins

Victoria Inn

Type:lobby of motel; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Victoria Inn

Welland Ship Canal - E. W. T. banks under construction

Welland Ship Canal - filling creek bed in rear E. Embankment

The east embankment of the Welland Canal is located in Port Robinson.

Welland Ship Canal - soldiers guard lock at Port Robinson

Welland Ship Canal - Lock #7

Peter Street

Welland Ship Canal - construction

Welland Ship Canal - Syphon Culvert site

Welland Ship Canal - construction of trench in Syphon Culvert

Welland Ship Canal - workers at west end of Syphon Culvert

Portals of three south tubes can be seen opening up at the base of this image.

Welland Ship Canal - west intake end of Syphon Culvert

Welland Ship Canal - M.C.R (Michigan Central Railroad) accident

Identity of man pictured is unknown.

Welland Ship Canal - Aqueduct at Welland

The by-pass built in Welland has since rendered this aqueduct useless and it is no longer open to vessels.

Welland Ship Canal - Aqueduct nearing completion

Welland Ship Canal - Building the Third Aqueduct at Welland

Negative available

Welland Ship Canal - Aqueduct in Welland

The historic aqueduct in Welland has not been in use since the construction of a section of canal which allows vessels to by-pass this section of the waterway.

Welland Ship Canal - Historic aqueduct and downtown Welland

The aqueduct once used as a part of the canal system can be seen in the foreground of the picture.

Welland Ship Canal - Ship and public buildings from west side of canal

Welland Ship Canal - Steamship crossing aqueduct

Welland Ship Canal - Aqueduct

The aqueduct in Welland was once an integral part of the canal system. Due to the construction of a by-pass which allowed vessels to skip a huge portion of the waterway the aqueduct was taken out of operation.

Welland Ship Canal - looking across to the west bank

In addition to the view of the canal, one can see King Street and the old band stand on the opposite side of the waters.

Welland Ship Canal - Aqueduct and canal

Riverside Mills can be seen on opposite bank.

Welland Ship Canal - Third aqueduct at Welland

Welland Ship Canal - construction

Welland Ship Canal - Looking toward the west bank and Welland

King Street

Welland Ship Canal - Canal Park, Welland

A look at Welland the way it was in the early 20th century. The old bandstand is at right.

Welland Ship Canal - Construction of the Welland Dock

Michael Strange Athlete Boxing

MIKE

Jay Triano Athlete Basketball

colour digital image courtesy Canadian Olympic Committee ;

Calaguiro Bros. Limited - Truck outside of building.

Type:trucks; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: negatives damaged; Client: Mack Trucks

Eatons on Victoria Street - Front of building

Type:Eatons; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: negatives damaged; Client: R. C. Young

Opening of Grand Union grocery store

Type:grocery store; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: opening of store; Client: Evening Review

Goodyear Tire at Victoria Ave.

Type:storefront; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: Client: Gunnings Tire

Stu Bird Motors

Type:car lot; No. of negatives: 2; Photos included: 0; Notes: exterior; Client: Stu Bird Motors