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Portrait of Richard Morwood, Reeve for the Village of Welland in 1863 and Mayor for the Town of Welland in 1881, 1883, 1886, and 1887
Black and white picture of a portrait of Richard Morwood, Reeve for the Village of Welland in 1863 and Mayor for the Town of Welland in 1881, 1883, 1886, and 1887. He also ran a popular general store called the R. Morwood Co. on West Main…
Welland's Mayoralty Chain of Office, April 1958
Black and white photograph of Welland's Mayoralty Chain of Office, April 1958.
Image taken from the April 16, 1958 edition of the Welland Tribune. Also included in the files is the story accompanying the image. The chain was donated the day before…
Image taken from the April 16, 1958 edition of the Welland Tribune. Also included in the files is the story accompanying the image. The chain was donated the day before…
Fletcher Swayze, former Mayor of Welland, c. 1892
Black and white photograph of Fletcher Swayze, former Mayor of Welland, c. 1892.
He was elected Mayor for the Town of Welland in 1879, 1880, and 1884.
Picture scanned from a copy of The Saturday Globe, a Toronto newspaper, the July 23, 1892…
He was elected Mayor for the Town of Welland in 1879, 1880, and 1884.
Picture scanned from a copy of The Saturday Globe, a Toronto newspaper, the July 23, 1892…
18 Merritt St., residence of Fletcher Swayze, c. 1892
Black and white photograph of 18 Merritt St., residence of Fletcher Swayze, c. 1892.
Swayze was elected Mayor for the Town of Welland in 1879, 1880, and 1884.
The house was originally built in 1874 for William Church.
Picture scanned from a…
Swayze was elected Mayor for the Town of Welland in 1879, 1880, and 1884.
The house was originally built in 1874 for William Church.
Picture scanned from a…
Opening of the 1946 season of the Niagara District Baseball League, May 10, 1946
Black and white photograph of the opening of the 1946 season of the Niagara District Baseball League, May 10, 1946. From T.N. Morrison's personal collection that was donated to the library.
St. Catharines Mayor William John Macdonald is on the…
St. Catharines Mayor William John Macdonald is on the…
Complete list of Mayors, Councillors and election results for the City of Welland
A PDF document with a complete list of Mayors, Councillors and election results for the City of Welland.
Information compiled from past issues of the Welland Tribune and Welland Telegraph, as well as the document “Where Welland City Councils have…
Information compiled from past issues of the Welland Tribune and Welland Telegraph, as well as the document “Where Welland City Councils have…
Brief biography of Alexander Griffiths, c. 1904
Brief biography of Alexander Griffiths, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the May 12, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page…
This was published on the front page of the May 12, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page…
Brief biography of William Jones Best, c. 1904
Brief biography of William Jones Best, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the May 5, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page…
This was published on the front page of the May 5, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page…
200th Anniversary plaque, presented to the Welland Public Library by the City of Welland on November 27, 2024
A plaque commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Welland Public Library, presented by Mayor Frank Campion to library CEO Julianne Brunet on November 27, 2024.
Correspondence regarding funding and construction of the Carnegie building at 140 King Street, c. 1913-1924
Correspondence regarding funding and construction of the Carnegie building at 140 King Street, c. 1913-1924.
Documents include letters from Welland's Mayors to the Carnegie Corporation, as well as receipts and instructions regarding construction …
Documents include letters from Welland's Mayors to the Carnegie Corporation, as well as receipts and instructions regarding construction …
Brief biography of Harold William Walker, Welland Mayor and roofing proprietor
Brief biography of Harold William Walker, Welland Mayor and roofing proprietor.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1950.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1950.
Brief biography of David James Thomas, Welland lawyer, soldier, and mayor
Brief biography of David James Thomas, Welland lawyer, soldier, and mayor.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1950.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1950.
Brief biographies of George W. and George F. Sutherland, Welland businessmen
Brief biographies of George W. and George F. Sutherland, Welland businessmen.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
Brief biography of David Ross, Welland Mayor and businessman
Brief biography of David Ross, Welland Mayor and businessman.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
Brief biography of John Goodwin, Welland Mayor and businessman
Brief biography of John Goodwin, Welland Mayor and businessman.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
Brief biography of Edward James Anderson, Mayor of Welland from 1925-28
Brief biography of Edward James Anderson, Mayor of Welland from 1925-28.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
Brief biography of William Jones Best, Mayor of Welland from 1902-1903
Brief biography of William Jones Best, Mayor of Welland from 1902-1903.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
New Welland County Bookmobile goes into service, January 20, 1960
Five black and white photographs showing dignitaries posing in front of and inside the new Welland County Bookmobile, which went into service that day on January 20, 1960.
In the second photograph, from left to right: Librarian Eileen Hodgson,…
In the second photograph, from left to right: Librarian Eileen Hodgson,…
Welland reacts to JFK assassination, Nov. 23, 1963
Article from the Welland Tribune concerning the local reaction to the JFK assassination in Dallas, from the November 23, 1963 edition of the Tribune, the day after the event.
Mayor McCrae waves to spectators in Centennial Parade, July 1958
Black and white photograph of Mayor Armour McCrae waving to spectators in the Centennial Parade along East Main Street, July 1958.
City officials dressed in period wear at beginning of Centennial Week, July 1958
Black and white photograph of city officials dressed in period wear at the beginning of Centennial Week, July 1958.
Oldest citizen, Mrs. Edna Misener, meets Centennial mayor, July 1958
Two black and white photographs showing Welland's oldest citizen, Mrs. Edna Misener, meeting the Centennial mayor Armour McCrae in a ceremony, July 1958.
Mardi Gras royalty in carriage tour of their domain, July 1958
Black and white photograph of the Mardi Gras royalty in carriage tour of their domain in Welland Centennial celebration, July 1958. Gail Jamieson was the Queen, and the driver is Allan Pietz, future mayor and MP for Welland.
Centennial Queen and Mayor with civic employees in graceful period gowns, July 24, 1958
Black and white photograph showing the Centennial Queen Laurie Muise, Mayor Armour McCrae, and civic employees in graceful period gowns posing outside City Hall, July 24, 1958.
Centennial Queen in Mayor's chair signing city register, July 24, 1958
Black and white photograph showing the Centennial Queen Laurie Muise in Mayor Armour McCrae's chair signing the city register, July 24, 1958.