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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.

Colour photograph of Bridge View School on Forks Road in Dain City, c. 1983. View is the back of the school looking north-west, with the Forks Road Bridge to the left. The school closed in 1985.

Black and white photograph of All Saints Anglican Church in Dain City, July 1958. Taken as part of the Welland Centennial celebrations.

The building was originally Holy Trinity and was located on Smith Street in Welland, then moved to Wellandport…