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Black and white photograph of the Welland Health Unit at 120 King Street, July 1958. Formerly Dr. Cowper's house, it was to be moved shortly after this photo. Taken as part of the Welland Centennial celebrations.

Newspaper clipping reproduction with a photograph of the Welland semi-pro baseball team, c. 1912, with an article describing the high quality of players on the team.

Front row, from left to right: Joe Hickey; Ernie Rogers, Welland pitching star…

A newspaper article and photo of Kristen Corning, age 6. The article is about how Kristen Corning from Welland won the Royal Can-Am Sunshine Celebrity Pageant held in Buffalo.

Black and white reproduction of an illustration by David Low. Shows the Welland General Hospital, c. 1960.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland General Hospital at Riverside Drive under construction, May 28th, 1927. A sign says the plumbing and heating was done by T. G. Harrison.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland General Hospital at Riverside Drive under construction, May 21st, 1927.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland General Hospital at Riverside Drive under construction, 1927. A sign says the plumbing and heating was done by T. G. Harrison.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland General Hospital on Riverside Drive getting an addition under construction, c. 1927.

Black and white photographic print of Welland Garage on Hellems Avenue next to the Fire Hall, c. 1922.

Every Thursday, we showcase a piece of history of the library as we begin to celebrate our 100 year anniversary.
Now, between 1877- 1880, The Mechanic's Institute had received local contributions and a provincial grant.
As well at the time, the…