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Black and white photographic print of an illustration of the residence of George McFarland, South Ormond Street, Thorold, c. 1860-1865.

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Colour photographic postcard showing a ship "Climbing the mountain" on the twin flight locks on the Welland Canal at Thorold, c. 1960s-1970s. Txt on the back of the postcard reads: 'Locks 4, 5, 6 at Thorold, Ontario: The St. Lawrence Seaway in the…

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Three black and white photographs and one program from the 50th Anniversary dinner of the Ontario Paper Company (later known as the Quebec and Ontario Paper Company) of Thorold, July 27, 1963. The dinner took place at the Sheraton-Brock Hotel, now…

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Black and white photographic print of a Thorold Township tax levy, c. October 17, 1887. This tax receipt shows that Mr. Samuel Wells owes a total of two dollars and eighteen cents in property taxes, which must be paid by December 1, 1887 or the…

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Black and white photo of the Black Horse Tavern in Thorold that was at the intersection of Highways 20 and 58 just east of Allanburg. Undated but possibly c. 1920s.

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Newspaper clipping from the Welland Tribune, c. 1959, showing the NS&T (Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto) train crossing the swing bridge in Thorold. The last run for the NS&T was March 28, 1959, and it was the last interurban electric railway…

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Newspaper clipping from the Welland Tribune, c. 1959, showing an NS&T (Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto) train on a speed run for spectators. The last run for the NS&T was March 28, 1959, and it was the last interurban electric railway operating…

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Microfilm copy of James Lynch's obituary, from the November 15, 1929 edition of the Welland Tribune. It notes how he was one of the oldest and best known of Port Robinson's residents, and for 23 years was train dispatcher for Grand Trunk Railway at…

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A newspaper obituary for William E. Berry, a former mayor of Thorold in 1927 who served on city council for 25 years and died at 84. From the March 28, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.

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A newspaper obituary for Edward A. Berry, former principal of Thorold High School who had more than 28 years in education and served in various community-based committees. From the December 8, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.
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