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A newspaper article about how Ross Beard and his friends helped save two men and a teenage boy from drowning in freezing water when their boat began to sink.

Handwritten note by Trent Anderson of Welland, reminiscing about growing up in Welland and his hockey career. He mentions Welland High School, the Welland Falcons, The Welland-Crowland Combines, and the Crowland Bisons.

Considered one of the best…

Black and white photographic print of Trent Anderson, originally from Welland, on the Milwaukee Clarks, c. 1949. He was traded there in time for the playoffs from the Kitchener Flying Dutchmen.

Three colour slides showing trees and gardens in Chippawa Park, October 1973.

A newspaper article and photo of Wellander Adam Creighton. The article is about Adam Creighton's experience playing in the NHL, playing for 5 teams from 1983 to 1995, and his time with the St. Louis Blues.

Transporting ingot to furnace inse Atlas Steel. Welland, ON

Colour photograph showing an old train trestle that's half taken apart or fallen apart on the Welland River, c. 1980. The old Welland County General Hospital can be seen in the background.

Train load of pipe outse Page-Hersey building. Welland, ON

Train accident on the Welland Canal - 1872 M. C. R. (Michigan Central Railroad)

Two colour slides showing traffic backed up on East Main Street waiting for lift bridge to lower, March 1972.

Traffic being backed up in the downtown core was a regular occurrence in Welland, but 1972 was the last year for it as the Welland Canal…