http://images.ourontario.ca/niagarahs/searchThe Niagara Historical Society Museum collection contains a variety of documents from the Society's valuable archival collection. Also available are publications published by the Society between 1895 and 1935.Regional / North America / Regions / Society and Culture / HistoryMon, 17 Oct 2011 12:05 GMTMon, 17 Oct 2011 12:05 GMTen-ca2880http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlhttp://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/test41ep/graphics/rsstile_test41ep_s_32.gifhttp://images.ourontario.ca/niagarahs/search8831This is an ammunition chest made of wood, canvas and iron, and measures 272.5 x 56.3 x 52.5 CM. It has a curved lid covered with canvas with iron strapping, and angled iron on the four corners with iron rings attached. There are four sections inside and it has two iron hasp fastenings on the front...This is an ammunition chest made of wood, canvas and iron, and measures 272.5 x 56.3 x 52.5 CM. It has a curved lid covered with canvas with iron strapping, and angled iron on the four corners with iron rings attached. There are four sections inside and it has two iron hasp fastenings on the front...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/71348/data?r=rssMon, 17 Oct 2011 12:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/71348/dataWar of 1812 Ammunition ChestThe Weekly Register, also known as Niles Weekly Register, was a weekly periodical edited by Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839) and published in Baltimore Maryland. Volumes of interest were published between 1811 (Vol. 1, No. 1, September 7, 1811) to 1814 (Vol. 5, No. 26, February 26, 1814). These volumes...The Weekly Register, also known as Niles Weekly Register, was a weekly periodical edited by Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839) and published in Baltimore Maryland. Volumes of interest were published between 1811 (Vol. 1, No. 1, September 7, 1811) to 1814 (Vol. 5, No. 26, February 26, 1814). These volumes...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/2283991/data?r=rssMon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/2283991/dataThe Weekly Register, Vol. II, No. 46 July 18, 1812Black and white photo post card with inscription NOTL, Ontario. Back of postcard is blank. This aerial photograph provides a view of the boat building complex along the Niagara River of the Shepherd Boat Company in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Also in view in the photo is the steeple of St. Vincent De...Black and white photo post card with inscription NOTL, Ontario. Back of postcard is blank. This aerial photograph provides a view of the boat building complex along the Niagara River of the Shepherd Boat Company in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Also in view in the photo is the steeple of St. Vincent De...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80326/data?r=rssTue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80326/dataShepherd Boats43.254448 -79.06075An American one cent coin with Liberty on the face side and identified as being from 1812.According to one source, this design of the Large Cent, designed by John Reich, bears a new design of Miss Liberty facing the left and wearing a tiara with the inscription Liberty. The date is under her bust...An American one cent coin with Liberty on the face side and identified as being from 1812.According to one source, this design of the Large Cent, designed by John Reich, bears a new design of Miss Liberty facing the left and wearing a tiara with the inscription Liberty. The date is under her bust...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/107781/data?r=rssTue, 07 Sep 2010 15:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/107781/dataAmerican CoinFine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides. Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.Fine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides. Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/107735/data?r=rssTue, 07 Sep 2010 15:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/107735/dataShawl43.250996 -79.08816No. 25 in a series of transmissions from the President regarding the War. Full title is "Message from the President of the United States transmitting communications from the American Ministers at Ghent, shewing the Progress and State of the Negotiations for Peace with Great Britain" Dated...No. 25 in a series of transmissions from the President regarding the War. Full title is "Message from the President of the United States transmitting communications from the American Ministers at Ghent, shewing the Progress and State of the Negotiations for Peace with Great Britain" Dated...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/103604/data?r=rssThu, 26 Aug 2010 15:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/103604/dataMessage from the President of the United StatesThe Niagara Wharf Daily Register, 1836-1838, is the oldest of four surviving wharfage and storage registers from the Niagara Harbor & Dry Dock Company. It is a brown leather bound book measuring approximately 32cm x 22cm x 3cm. The spine of the book is severely worn reflecting its day-to-day...The Niagara Wharf Daily Register, 1836-1838, is the oldest of four surviving wharfage and storage registers from the Niagara Harbor & Dry Dock Company. It is a brown leather bound book measuring approximately 32cm x 22cm x 3cm. The spine of the book is severely worn reflecting its day-to-day...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/103519/data?r=rssWed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/103519/dataNiagara Harbour & Dock Company Ledger Bookhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/103516/data?r=rssWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/103516/dataPeople at dock on Niagara Riverhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80966/data?r=rssTue, 06 Jul 2010 11:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80966/dataSutter boat on River during Ice Jam.Sutter boat on the River during Ice JamSutter boat on the River during Ice Jamhttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80964/data?r=rssTue, 06 Jul 2010 11:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80964/dataBoat on the River during Ice Jam.This is not a photograph, but a print of a drawing of the Cibola (part of the Niagara Navigation Company) on the Niagara River with Fort Niagara in the background. Within eight years of being constructed, the Cibola met a tragic fate. Belonging to the Niagara Navigation Company, the Cibola, built...This is not a photograph, but a print of a drawing of the Cibola (part of the Niagara Navigation Company) on the Niagara River with Fort Niagara in the background. Within eight years of being constructed, the Cibola met a tragic fate. Belonging to the Niagara Navigation Company, the Cibola, built...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80873/data?r=rssMon, 05 Jul 2010 13:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80873/dataThe CibolaBlack and White glossy photograph of "Cayuga." Two men with caps on, in dock showing some of the wharf.Black and White glossy photograph of "Cayuga." Two men with caps on, in dock showing some of the wharf.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80867/data?r=rssMon, 05 Jul 2010 13:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80867/dataCayuga at WharfTroops arriving by S.S. Cayuga for Camp at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Troops arriving by S.S. Cayuga for Camp at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80862/data?r=rssMon, 05 Jul 2010 12:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80862/dataTroops arriving by S.S. Cayuga for Camp at Niagara-on-the-Lake.Chicora at the Queenston docks, 1909Chicora at the Queenston docks, 1909http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80859/data?r=rssMon, 05 Jul 2010 12:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80859/dataChicora at the Queenston docks, 1909Mouth of the River from Ramparts of Old Fort George. Fort Niagara on the American shore on the opposite side can be seen. From picturesque Canada. The photo showss a view of St.Marks Church,the Dock area, two steamshops and two sail boats.Mouth of the River from Ramparts of Old Fort George. Fort Niagara on the American shore on the opposite side can be seen. From picturesque Canada. The photo showss a view of St.Marks Church,the Dock area, two steamshops and two sail boats.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80858/data?r=rssMon, 05 Jul 2010 12:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80858/dataMouth of the River from Ramparts of Old Fort George.Postcard of the Steamer Cayuga landing at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Fort Niagara, Railway, Rail Station, Horse & cart for cargo are all visible in the background.Postcard of the Steamer Cayuga landing at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Fort Niagara, Railway, Rail Station, Horse & cart for cargo are all visible in the background.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80223/data?r=rssSun, 27 Jun 2010 16:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80223/dataSteamer Cayuga landing at Niagara-on-the-LakeView of lower Niagara, showing the Steamer Cayuga, Queenston Heights and Brock's monument in the distance.View of lower Niagara, showing the Steamer Cayuga, Queenston Heights and Brock's monument in the distance.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80222/data?r=rssSun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80222/dataView of lower Niagara, showing the Steamer Cayuga, Queenston Heights and Brock's monument in the distance.Steamer Cayuga going up Niagara River.Steamer Cayuga going up Niagara River.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80221/data?r=rssSun, 27 Jun 2010 15:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80221/dataSteamer Cayuga going up Niagara River.Suspension Bridge at Queenston and The Cayuga, 1915.Suspension Bridge at Queenston and The Cayuga, 1915.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80220/data?r=rssSun, 27 Jun 2010 14:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/80220/dataSuspension Bridge at Queenston and The Cayuga, 1915.This is a black and white photograph showing the American Shore of the Niagara River with the Steamship Corona in the forefront.This is a black and white photograph showing the American Shore of the Niagara River with the Steamship Corona in the forefront.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79924/data?r=rssThu, 24 Jun 2010 12:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79924/dataThe Niagara River with the Steamship Corona.Looking down the Niagara River from Brock Monument. To Private George Woodruff- 2cent Red Stamp from St.David Correspondence on back.." Glad you had good weather in France and Scotland.Signed Nellie.Looking down the Niagara River from Brock Monument. To Private George Woodruff- 2cent Red Stamp from St.David Correspondence on back.." Glad you had good weather in France and Scotland.Signed Nellie.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79923/data?r=rssThu, 24 Jun 2010 12:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79923/dataLooking down the Niagara River from Brock Monument - Back Side. Looking down the Niagara River from Brock Monument. To Private George Woodruff- 2cent Red Stamp from St.David Correspondence on back.." Glad you had good weather in France and Scotland.Signed Nellie.Looking down the Niagara River from Brock Monument. To Private George Woodruff- 2cent Red Stamp from St.David Correspondence on back.." Glad you had good weather in France and Scotland.Signed Nellie.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79922/data?r=rssThu, 24 Jun 2010 12:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79922/dataLooking down the Niagara River from Brock's Monument - Front side.Postcard of the Queen's Royal Hotel with the steamship Corona in the distance.Postcard of the Queen's Royal Hotel with the steamship Corona in the distance.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79855/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79855/dataPostcard of the Queen's Royal hotel and the Steamship Corona on the Niagara River.Black and white photograph of the steamship Chippewa.Black and white photograph of the steamship Chippewa.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79849/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79849/dataSteamship ChippewaThis postcard show the view Queenston and lower Niagara from Queenston Heights.This postcard show the view Queenston and lower Niagara from Queenston Heights.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79844/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79844/dataQueenston and lower Niagarahttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79843/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 15:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79843/dataSteamer Chippewahttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79821/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 14:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79821/dataChippewa SteamerThis photographs shows two Niagara Navigation Ships on the Niagara River. The Chippewa, a sidewheeler steamship, and The Cayuga, a screw propelled steamer.This photographs shows two Niagara Navigation Ships on the Niagara River. The Chippewa, a sidewheeler steamship, and The Cayuga, a screw propelled steamer.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79818/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 14:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79818/dataNiagara Navigation Ships on the Niagara RiverBook of tickets for the Canada Steamship Lines - Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto route. Tan binding and orange tickets. Only those listed in the book are allowed to use the tickets, the Eckersley's listed "Maid" as one of those who could use them.Book of tickets for the Canada Steamship Lines - Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto route. Tan binding and orange tickets. Only those listed in the book are allowed to use the tickets, the Eckersley's listed "Maid" as one of those who could use them.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79789/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 11:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79789/dataCanada Steamship Lines Ticket BookCaptain Lindell, Steamship Captain.Captain Lindell, Steamship Captain.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79784/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79784/dataCaptain LindellPhotograph taken from a steamship coming into the wharf at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photograph shows the dock, slip, warehouse and vendor at the wharf.Photograph taken from a steamship coming into the wharf at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photograph shows the dock, slip, warehouse and vendor at the wharf.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79782/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79782/dataNiagara WharfPhotograph of The steamship Cayuga taken in 1945.Photograph of The steamship Cayuga taken in 1945.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79779/data?r=rssWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79779/dataSteampship CayugaThe Cayuga was the most famous of the ships crossing Lake Ontario to Niagara. Built by Canadian Shipbuilding of Toronto, she was launched March 3, 1906. She was propelled by twin screws rather than paddles. The Cayuga serviced the lake until 1957. During her service, more than 15 million people...The Cayuga was the most famous of the ships crossing Lake Ontario to Niagara. Built by Canadian Shipbuilding of Toronto, she was launched March 3, 1906. She was propelled by twin screws rather than paddles. The Cayuga serviced the lake until 1957. During her service, more than 15 million people...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79758/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 16:05 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79758/dataThe Cayuga steamship.The Niagara Dock survived the Ice Jam in April of 1909. In the end, every other wharf and dock along the lower river was completely destroyed.The Niagara Dock survived the Ice Jam in April of 1909. In the end, every other wharf and dock along the lower river was completely destroyed.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79756/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 16:03 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79756/dataLighthouse during the Ice Jam of 1909.For more than twenty days, the ice threatened the Niagara Wharf. It finally broke completely free on April 29, 1909. In the end, every wharf and dock along the lower river was completely destroyed except for the Niagara dock. There would have been a considerable loss to the tourism economy of...For more than twenty days, the ice threatened the Niagara Wharf. It finally broke completely free on April 29, 1909. In the end, every wharf and dock along the lower river was completely destroyed except for the Niagara dock. There would have been a considerable loss to the tourism economy of...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79753/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 16:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79753/dataLighthouse and Wharf during Ice Jam.The Ice Jam of April 1909 occurred when seven miles of ice came over the Falls and down the Niagara River. Towers of ice up to forty feet high were recorded; wharfs(like McIntyre's Wharf shown here in this picture), were pushed off their piles and newspapers reported hundreds of thousands of...The Ice Jam of April 1909 occurred when seven miles of ice came over the Falls and down the Niagara River. Towers of ice up to forty feet high were recorded; wharfs(like McIntyre's Wharf shown here in this picture), were pushed off their piles and newspapers reported hundreds of thousands of...http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79750/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79750/dataMcIntyre's Wharf during Ice Jam of 1909.This picture shows the damage from the Ice Jam of 1909. Seven miles of ice came down the Niagara River causing hundreds and thousands for dollars worth of damage to property along the riverbank.This picture shows the damage from the Ice Jam of 1909. Seven miles of ice came down the Niagara River causing hundreds and thousands for dollars worth of damage to property along the riverbank.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79731/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 15:04 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79731/dataNiagara Wharf, damage caused by 1909 ice jam.This photo shows the River Front Hotel, the coal chute used to refuel steamers,the railway station, and the Canada Steamship Lines freight shed.This photo shows the River Front Hotel, the coal chute used to refuel steamers,the railway station, and the Canada Steamship Lines freight shed.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79710/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 15:00 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79710/dataThe docks and river front.Samuel Zimmerman was the owner of the Erie and Ontario Railroad and he purchased the Niagara Harbour and Dock Company in 1853. Working with the town, Zimmerman was able to construct a railway line which opened in 1854. In 1857 Zimmerman was killed in the Desjardins Canal (near Hamilton).Samuel Zimmerman was the owner of the Erie and Ontario Railroad and he purchased the Niagara Harbour and Dock Company in 1853. Working with the town, Zimmerman was able to construct a railway line which opened in 1854. In 1857 Zimmerman was killed in the Desjardins Canal (near Hamilton).http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79681/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 14:02 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79681/dataSamuel Zimmerman 1815-1857This black and white photo was taken from the balcony of the American Hotel around 1935. It shows The Cayuga at the dock and commercial fishing boats in the basin.This black and white photo was taken from the balcony of the American Hotel around 1935. It shows The Cayuga at the dock and commercial fishing boats in the basin.http://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79669/data?r=rssTue, 22 Jun 2010 14:01 GMThttp://images.OurOntario.ca/niagarahs/79669/dataCayuga at the dock