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Every Thursday, we showcase a piece of history of the library as we begin to celebrate our 100 year anniversary.
Now, between 1877- 1880, The Mechanic's Institute had received local contributions and a provincial grant.
As well at the time, the…

Black and white photographic print of a front view of the Welland Fire Hall, with men and horses posing out front, c. 1880.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland Fire Company No. 1 posing in front of the Central Fire Station on June 13th 1937. The photo is captioned with the names of the firefighters: First Row: Edgar Kreamer; Ralph Garner; J. H. Frask; A.…

In November of 1944, Chief Librarian, Miss Mary Alvin spoke to the Library Board in regard to the establishment of a Film Library at Welland Library in connection with the National Film Board at Ottawa. In November of 1946, the library became a…

Black and white photograph of people shopping at the Welland Farmers' Market, c. 1949.

The Welland Farmers' Market in the late 1940s was a hub of activity of people and farmers selling local fresh foods and products. Also being located in close…

Black and white photographic print of the Welland Farmers' Market, c. 1906, possibly at the corner of King and Division Streets, or on Young Street. The second image is of the same photo but from a slide.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland Farmers' Market, c. 1900, possibly at the corner of King and Division Streets.

Black and white photographic print of the Welland Farmers' Market when it was at the corner of King and Division Streets, c. 1902. City Hall can be seen in the background, which had just opened in 1901.

Colour slide showing a Welland Fair parade/procession on West Main Street, September 1963.

The Thistle Highlanders from Welland are featured in the parade. Welland High and Vocational School can be seen in the left background.

The Welland…

Black and white photographic print of a picture of the Welland Electric Light Plant c. 1906, with an article describing its inception. It was located on West Main Street in the area of the old Welland High School.