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Colour photograph of the Main Street Bridge in its lowered position with people crossing, 1973.

Black and white photographic print showing construction of a bridge on the Welland Canal, undated and unknown location.

11 digital colour photographs of the S.S. Keewatin from April 28, 2023, the day it traversed though the Welland Canal toward Hamilton for repairs, until it will eventually end up at Kingston where it will function as a museum by 2024.

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A short video of the S.S. Keewatin from April 28, 2023 going under Bridge 21 in Port Colborne, the day it traversed though the Welland Canal toward Hamilton for repairs, until it will eventually end up at Kingston where it will function as a museum…

Black and white photograph of a young girl on the banks beside the canal, c. 1918. Could possibly be the feeder canal.

Three colour slides showing the Welland County Courthouse viewed from across the Welland Canal, c. 1972.

In the background three storefronts can be seen: Simpsons-Sears, Park Theatre, and The Sportsman, which was owned and operated by Mike…

Colour slide of the Welland Club building viewed from across the Welland Canal, in winter, c. 1970s.

Colour slide of a willow tree in spring at Merritt Park, c. 1975.

Two colour slides showing traffic backed up on East Main Street waiting for lift bridge to lower, March 1972.

Traffic being backed up in the downtown core was a regular occurrence in Welland, but 1972 was the last year for it as the Welland Canal…

Colour slide with a view of the partially frozen Welland Canal by the Main Street Bridge, December 1961.