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Firsthand account of Port Colborne's Maple Leaf Mill fire, by survivor Neil Baarda
Handwritten firsthand account of Port Colborne's Maple Leaf Mill fire, by survivor Neil Baarda.
The fire occurred at the mill on October 7, 1960. The transcribed text of Neil's note is as follows:
"Neil Baarda 23, Born 1940 January 12.
It…
The fire occurred at the mill on October 7, 1960. The transcribed text of Neil's note is as follows:
"Neil Baarda 23, Born 1940 January 12.
It…
Recollections of my first two years both as a British Emigrant and observer of Welland in the early 20th Century, by Walter Gower
9-page handwritten manuscript titled "Recollections of my first two years both as a British Emigrant and observer of Welland in the early 20th Century" by Walter Gower. Not dated, but probably written in the 1970s. He gives a personal account of many…
Fire in a cottage that was under construction in Karen Crescent area, Summer 1965
Two colour slides showing a fire ablaze in a cottage that was under construction in the Karen Crescent area, Summer 1965.
From the Orline Clements Memorial Collection.
From the Orline Clements Memorial Collection.
Fire at train station near Patterson Avenue, Welland, c. 1920s
Black and white photographic print of a fire at the train station near Patterson Avenue, c. 1920s. Spectators are seen observing the fire from the tracks. Imperial Manufacturing Company's building can be seen on the right.
Aftermath of the fire at businesses on East Main Street, April 1961
Black and white photograph showing aftermath of the fire at businesses on East Main Street, April 1961. It was the second floor of the businesses Agnew Surpass and Olympia Restaurant.
Fire at businesses on East Main Street, April 1961
Black and white photograph showing the fire department spraying what remains of the fire at businesses on East Main Street, April 1961. It was the second floor of the businesses Agnew Surpass and Olympia Restaurant.
Welland Courthouse fire, June 11th, 1913
Black and white photographic print of the Welland Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913, as seen from East Main Street with bystanders looking on.
Welland County Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913
Four black and white photographic prints of the Welland County Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913, showing the cupola on top of the building collapsing.
Welland County Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913
Black and white photographic print of the Welland County Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913, seen from across the Welland River. The Fire Hall can be seen on the right.
Fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922
Black and white photographic print of the fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922. Smoke can be seen coming out of the windows.
Fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922
Black and white photographic print of the fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922. The fire department can be seen spraying into the windows of the building.
Cutler's Mill on Niagara Street after a fire, c. 1920s
Two black and white photographic prints with different views of Cutler's Mill on Niagara Street after a fire, c. 1920s.
Central Fire Hall, c. 1958
Black and white photograph of Central Fire Hall on the corner of Division Street and Hellems Avenue, c. 1958.
Fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922
Black and white photographic print of the fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922, with a crowd of bystanders watching smoke come out of the building.
Remains of Sam Lambert's Rink on the Fairgrounds after a Fire
Black and white photographic print of the remains of Sam Lambert's rink on the Fairgrounds after a fire, undated.
Fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922
Black and white photographic print of the fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922.
Fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922
Black and white photographic print of the fire at Cooper's Riverside Mills, July 21st 1922. The fire department can be seen spraying the building.
Fire at the "Orient Hall" on East Main Street Between King and Cross Streets, 1915
Black and white photograph of the fire at the "Orient Hall" on East Main Street between King and Cross Streets, c. 1915, with the fire department setting up a ladder to the roof. Photo has some paint damage.
Prisoners and puppies being taken to temporary quarters during Welland Courthouse fire, June 11th, 1913
Black and white photographic print of prisoners and puppies being escorted by a guard to temporary quarters during the Welland Courthouse fire, June 11th, 1913.
Welland County Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913
Black and white photographic print of a view of the Welland County Courthouse fire, June 11th, 1913, with bystanders along East Main Street.
Welland County Courthouse Fire, June 11th, 1913
Black and white photographic print of a view of the Welland County Courthouse fire, June 11th, 1913.
Exploded Vehicle which Caused the Methodist Church Fire, 1907
Black and white photographic print of an exploded vehicle which caused the Central Methodist Church fire, August 6, 1907.
Methodist Church Fire, Welland
Black and white photographic print of the Central Methodist Church fire, August 6, 1907.
Central Methodist Church ruins after fire, c. 1907
Black and white photographic print of the Central Methodist Church ruins after a fire, c. 1907.