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Black and white photograph of actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke with Mardi Gras chairman Howard Zavitz at Welland Centennial celebration in Merritt Park, July 1958.

Black and white photograph showing Mardi Gras Queen Gail Jamieson coming ashore to Merritt Park in decorative ceremony, July 1958. Taken as part of Welland's Centennial week.

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.

Black and white photograph showing the Centennial Queen Laurie Muise in Mayor Armour McCrae's chair signing the city register, July 24, 1958.

Black and white photograph showing Laurie Muise being crowned Centennial Queen by hockey star Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens, July 1958.

Blak and white photograph of the first baby born in Welland's Centennial week, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of former mayor Marshall Vaughan declaring Centennial week open, July 20, 1958. In 1917, he was elected the first Mayor of the new City of Welland.

Black and white photograph showing Mayor Armour McCrae being presented the chain of office by the Sawle Syndicate. This was in memory of the late David Ross, father of Mrs. G. R. T. Sawle, and for many years, leading merchant and public servant.…

A recently constructed split-level residence in a city of lovely homes, July 1958. Taken as part of the Welland Centennial celebrations. Street is not labeled, but 35 can be seen on the house.

Black and white photograph of First Baptist Church, looking across Prince Charles Drive, July 1958. It was recently completed in 1956, and the photo was taken as part of the Welland Centennial celebrations.