A short biography of Ross Beard in the Tribune. After his success with the murals, it mentions his upcoming art showcase with framed prints to be sold.
A part of what looks to be a series of articles from the Tribune that consists of getting comments from residents about the street they live on. Ross Beard is one of the four residents of Merritt St. giving their opinions.
Cover page from the Friday June 26, 1959 edition of The Evening Tribune. Details Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower commemorating the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which the Welland Canal is part of.
Black and white photograph of spectators watching the M/V "Tarantau" taking part in the opening ceremonies of the new Welland Canal By-Pass at Welland dock.
Black and white photograph of a stand with spectators and a Mountie in front of the M/V "Tarantau," taking part in the opening ceremonies of the new Welland Canal By-Pass at Welland dock.
Black and white photographic print of two canoes in a race on the Welland Canal. It appears one of the canoeists has fallen in the water near the finish line, c. 1907.
Black and white photographic print of a crowd of spectators gathered on the banks of the canal to watch Firemen's Celebration parade on King Street and a band concert.