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Black and white photograph showing the smoke-eaters of another day, the Welland Fire Department in the Centennial Parade, July 1958. Future mayor and MP for Welland Allan Pietz is seated on the left.

Black and white photograph of the sod turning ceremony for the Welland County General Hospital on Third Street, July 1958. A billboard says "The Site of New Welland-Crowland Hospital." Mayor Armour McCrae is seen speaking. Taken as part of the…

Black and white photograph of Stewart Mills, beard contest champion, being congratulated by Centennial Queen Laurie Muise, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of Thorold's float for the Centennial Parade, July 1958.

Black and white photograph showing thousands of spectators thronging spacious Burgar Park for Band Tattoo as part of the Welland Centennial celebrations, July 1958.

A military tattoo is a performance of music or display of armed forces in…

Black and white photograph of a U.S. military ship in the Welland Canal between Lincoln and Main Street Bridges, looking south, c. 1958. The ship visited Welland as part of the 1958 Welland Centennial celebrations.

Two black and white photographs of an unidentified uniformed group marching in the Centennial Parade, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified marching band in the Centennial Parade, at the corner of King and East Main Streets, July 1958.

Black and white photograph with a view along West Main Street, looking east, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of a view down East Main Street, looking west, July 1958. The modern streetlights were recently installed.