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Ship passing the aqueduct on the third Welland Canal, c. 1892
Black and white photograph of a ship passing the aqueduct on the third Welland Canal, c. 1892.
Picture scanned from a copy of The Saturday Globe, a Toronto newspaper, the July 23, 1892 edition had a special section on Welland.
Picture scanned from a copy of The Saturday Globe, a Toronto newspaper, the July 23, 1892 edition had a special section on Welland.
"Third Report from the Select Committee appointed to examine and enquire into the management of the Welland Canal" c. 1836
Scanned copy of the book "Third Report from the Select Committee appointed to examine and enquire into the management of the Welland Canal" c. 1836.This 575-page government report now functions as an in-depth history of the First Welland Canal. An…
"The Canadian Canals: Their History and Cost" by William Kingsford, c. 1865
Scanned copy of the book "The Canadian Canals: Their History and Cost" by William Kingsford, c. 1865. The Welland Canal is featured on pages 58-79.
"Biography of William Hamilton Merritt" by J.P. Merritt, c. 1875
Scanned copy of the book "Biography of William Hamilton Merritt" by J.P. Merritt, c. 1875.
Newly completed Alexandra Bridge in operation, c. 1904
Black and white photographic print of a postcard showing the newly completed Alexandra Bridge in operation, c. 1904.
Lock 24 of the old Welland Canal in Thorold, c. early 1900s
Black and white photographic print of a postcard showing Lock 24 of the old Welland Canal in Thorold, c. early 1900s. The Montrose Paper Mill, Fire Hall and Flour Mill are also pictured.
View of one of Welland's residential districts from the canal, c. 1921
Black and white photograph of a view of one of Welland's residential districts from the canal, c. 1921.
The photo was included in the 'Report on Survey of City of Welland', by Thomas Adams, Consultant, for Welland's City Planning Commission. His…
The photo was included in the 'Report on Survey of City of Welland', by Thomas Adams, Consultant, for Welland's City Planning Commission. His…
View of Alexandra Bridge and West Main Street, c. 1921
View of Alexandra Bridge and West Main Street, c. 1921.
Black and white photograph of a view of Alexandra Bridge and West Main Street, c. 1921.
The photo was included in the 'Report on Survey of City of Welland', by Thomas Adams, Consultant,…
Black and white photograph of a view of Alexandra Bridge and West Main Street, c. 1921.
The photo was included in the 'Report on Survey of City of Welland', by Thomas Adams, Consultant,…
Aerial view of the City of Welland, c. 1921
Black and white photograph of an aerial view of the City of Welland, taken from an airplane, c. 1921.
The photo was included in the 'Report on Survey of City of Welland', by Thomas Adams, Consultant, for Welland's City Planning…
The photo was included in the 'Report on Survey of City of Welland', by Thomas Adams, Consultant, for Welland's City Planning…
Drag line opening new channel on Welland River to the new syphon culvert, c. 1927
Black and white photograph showing a drag line opening a new channel on the Welland River to the new syphon culvert, c. 1927. Merritt Island on the right.
Lake Erie entrance to Welland Canal with Bridges 20 and 21, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of the Lake Erie entrance to the Welland Canal with Bridges 20 and 21 of Port Colborne, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
NS&T Railway Swing Bridge 8 on the Welland Canal, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of the NS&T Railway Swing Bridge 8 on the Welland Canal, c. 1930s. The bridge was removed in 1964-1965. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Bridge 5 at Glendale Avenue in up position over Welland Canal, looking south, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Bridge 5 at Glendale Avenue in the up position over Welland Canal, looking south, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Ocean freighter from Oslo at Thorold Docks of Welland Canal, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of an ocean freighter from Oslo at the Thorold Docks of Welland Canal, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Granby S.S. in the Welland Canal, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of the Granby S.S. in the Welland Canal, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Lock 7's gates, weighing 480 tons each, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Lock 7's gates, weighing 480 tons each, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Rock gardens in Port Weller by Welland Canal, July 21, 1930
Black and white photograph of a scenic rock gardens in Port Weller by the Welland Canal, July 21, 1930. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
S.S. Bonde from Norway in Lock 8 of the Welland Canal, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of S.S. Bonde from Norway in Lock 8 of the Welland Canal, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Lock 7 of the Welland Canal, looking north toward Flight Locks, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Lock 7 of the Welland Canal, looking north toward Flight Locks, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Aerial view of Flight Locks 4, 5 and 6 of the Welland Canal looking north, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of an aerial view of Flight Locks 4, 5 and 6 of the Welland Canal looking north, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Flight Locks 4, 5 and 6 of the Welland Canal looking south, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Flight Locks 4, 5 and 6 of the Welland Canal looking south, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Twin Flight Locks 5 and 6 of the Welland Canal looking north, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of the Twin Flight Locks 5 and 6 of the Welland Canal looking north, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Lock 4 of the Welland Canal showing the power station and surge tank, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Lock 4 of the Welland Canal showing the power station and surge tank, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Lock 3 of the Welland Canal, as seen from a ship looking south to Bridge 5, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Lock 3 of the Welland Canal, as seen from a ship looking south to Bridge 5, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.
Lock 2 of the Welland Canal as seen from a ship, c. 1930s
Black and white photograph of Lock 2 of the Welland Canal as seen from a ship, c. 1930s. From the booklet "Souvenir views of Welland Ship Canal" by the Photogelatine Engraving Company.