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Ernie Alcott's political cartoon about Hugh McMillan, President of the Port Colborne & District Conservation Club, December 15, 1981
Newspaper clipping of Ernie Alcott's political cartoon about Hugh McMillan, President of the Port Colborne & District Conservation Club, December 15, 1981. "From Ernie's Easel" was a regular feature in the Port Colborne section of the Welland Tribune…
Coleman Bagu, from immigrant to Mayor of Port Colborne, February 6, 1964
Newspaper clipping of a biography on the mayor of Port Colborne, Coleman Bagu. As an immigrant from Hungary he would go on to become mayor of Port Colborne in 25 years. From the February 6, 1964 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Giant mural taking shape
A newspaper article on Ross Beard's 400-square-foot mural being painted in the Lakeshore Catholic High School gymnasium. An art class of grade 11 and 12 students had been working on the mural with Beard.
Bill Augustine retires, June 29, 1989
Newspaper clipping about Bill Augustine retiring. He owned and operated a business of school buses in Port Colborne. From the June 29, 1989 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Postcard of Port Colborne from the air, c. 1960s
Colour photographic postcard of an aerial view of Port Colborne, c. 1960s.
The back text reads "The terminal point at the Lake Erie end of the Welland Canal Section of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which in the broadest sense is a huge waterway…
The back text reads "The terminal point at the Lake Erie end of the Welland Canal Section of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which in the broadest sense is a huge waterway…
Trio lucky to be alive after boat conked out
A newspaper article about how Ross Beard and his friends helped save two men and a teenage boy from drowning in freezing water when their boat began to sink.
S.S. Keewatin in the Welland Canal at Port Colborne, April 28, 2023
11 digital colour photographs of the S.S. Keewatin from April 28, 2023, the day it traversed though the Welland Canal toward Hamilton for repairs, until it will eventually end up at Kingston where it will function as a museum by 2024.
It's maiden…
It's maiden…
Video of the S.S. Keewatin in the Welland Canal at Port Colborne, April 28, 2023
A short video of the S.S. Keewatin from April 28, 2023 going under Bridge 21 in Port Colborne, the day it traversed though the Welland Canal toward Hamilton for repairs, until it will eventually end up at Kingston where it will function as a museum…
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…
Construction on Welland Canal at rock cut in Port Colborne
Black and white photographic print showing construction on the Welland Canal at the rock cut in Port Colborne, undated. A description states: 'North end of the rock cut at Port Colborne showing the temporary dam left between the new Ship Canal and…
NS&T train leaves Port Colborne, c. 1959
Newspaper clipping from the Welland Tribune, c. 1959, showing the NS&T (Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto) train leaving Port Colborne for Thorold. The last run for the NS&T was March 28, 1959, and it was the last interurban electric railway…
Old, old-timers versus middle-aged on Sunday, c. 1931
Newspaper clipping reproduction showing a photo of the Port Colborne Sailors hockey team taken in 1931 in front of the Mutual Street arena in Toronto, with an article promoting an imminent old-timers game.
Front row, from left to right: Jack…
Front row, from left to right: Jack…
Ernie Alcott is a happily retired man, December 7, 1981
Newspaper clipping of Ernie Alcott, who made political cartooning for the Welland Tribune as a retirement business, as he discusses how to be happy in retirement. From the December 7, 1981 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Mayor Coleman Bagu and family, c. 1960s
Newspaper clipping of a photograph of the Mayor of Port Colborne Coleman Bagu with his family. From the Welland Tribune, c. 1960s.
Coleman Bagu seeks Liberal nomination in Welland South provincial riding, February 24, 1967
Newspaper clipping of Port Colborne mayor Coleman Bagu announcing his intention to receive the liberal nomination in the Welland South riding, followed by a brief biography. From the February 24, 1967 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Coleman Bagu buys King Edward Hotel, September 10, 1971
Newspaper clipping of Coleman Bagu, former mayor of Port Colborne, buying The King Edward Hotel in Fort Erie. Bagu had also already owned the City Hotel in Port Colborne.
Brief biography of Port Colborne's first mayor DeWitt Carter, c. 1965
A newspaper article and photo of DeWitt Carter, first mayor of Port Colborne. The article is a biographical one of the late DeWitt Carter who was a tugboat owner, operator, and captain around the Welland Canal. It focuses on how he warned the canal…
Aerial view of the Sugarloaf Harbour Marina, Port Colborne, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of the Sugarloaf Harbour Marina, Port Colborne, fall 2007.
From page A2 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
From page A2 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
Aerial view of Port Colborne's City Hall, looking south, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of Port Colborne's City Hall, looking south, fall 2007.
From page A3 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
From page A3 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
Aerial view of the Port Colborne shoreline, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of the Port Colborne shoreline, fall 2007. Reebs Bay is closest to the camera, with Gravelly Bay in the upper part of the photograph.
From page A5 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a…
From page A5 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a…
Aerial view of Mud Lake, Port Colborne, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of Mud Lake, Port Colborne, fall 2007.
From page B1 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
From page B1 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
Aerial view of Port Colborne's Inner Lighthouse, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of Port Colborne's Inner Lighthouse, fall 2007.
From page B7 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
From page B7 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
Aerial view of the old canal channel in Port Colborne, looking north, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of the old canal channel in Port Colborne, looking north, fall 2007.
From page B9 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November…
From page B9 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November…
Aerial view of Lock 8 of the Welland Canal in Port Colborne, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of Lock 8 of the Welland Canal in Port Colborne, fall 2007.
From page B10 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
From page B10 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
Aerial view of H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, fall 2007
Newspaper image of an aerial view of H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, fall 2007.
From page C1 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.
From page C1 of "Above & Beyond: A Bird's Eye View of Welland and Area," a special insert of the Welland Tribune newspaper published November 27, 2007.