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

Black and white photograph of the Mardi Gras royalty in carriage tour of their domain in Welland Centennial celebration, July 1958. Gail Jamieson was the Queen, and the driver is Allan Pietz, future mayor and MP for Welland.

Two black and white photographs showing Welland's oldest citizen, Mrs. Edna Misener, meeting the Centennial mayor Armour McCrae in a ceremony, July 1958.

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

Black and white photograph of city officials dressed in period wear at the beginning of Centennial Week, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of crowd at the official opening of the addition to the water filtration plant on Merritt Island, July 1958. Part of the Centennial week celebrations.

Black and white photograph of Mayor Armour McCrae waving to spectators in the Centennial Parade along East Main Street, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of Centennial Queen Laurie Muise and her retinue at the Centennial Parade, July 1958.

Black and white photograph of a City of Welland stage coach proclaiming Centennial tidings in the Centennial Parade, July 1958.