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Did you know?
In 1858, when the library amalgamated from “The Mechanic‘s Institute of Merrittsville” to “ The Mechanics Institute“ there were only upwards of 300 volumes in circulation

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Last week, we introduced the beginning history of the library.
Now in 1858, The Welland Library Association amalgamated with "The Mechanic's Institute of Merrittsville" to become the "Welland Mechanic's Institute". This meeting took place at The…

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Our documented story starts with a first-anniversary shareholders meeting of The Welland Library Company on November 26, 1825. The meeting was held at a schoolhouse near Brown's Bridge along The Welland River (pictured here}

Atlas Steels proposing to develop $5.6 million disposal plant, Welland, ON

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Welland Council meeting January 27, 2015

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Dust celler and conduit for pickers at Wabasso, Welland, ON

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Billiard room at Wabasso, Welland, ON

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Cafeteria at Wabasso, Welland, ON, photo 1

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Aerial view of Atlas Steels, Welland, ON. (#2)

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Seamless mill at Page-Hersey. Welland, ON
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