On May 30, 1953 The Evening Tribune published an entire issue dedicated to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There were photos and stories from London and of Welland residents who visited there to watch the coronation. Banners reading “Long live…
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.
After Queen Elizabeth II's passing, Welland Public Library, using circulation and local history materials, created a display to coincide with her state funeral.