Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge Company fonds, 1875-1876, 1878, 1884

In 1846, the governments of Upper Canada and the State of New York initiated the creation of two companies that would be authorized to build a bridge over the Niagara River. The bridge was to be owned by both companies, respectively known as the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge Company (Canadian) and the International Bridge Company (American). A suspension bridge was completed in 1848. This bridge was later replaced by a second suspension bridge that accommodated railways, built in 1853-54. However, the increasing weight of trains made it necessary for the bridge to be redesigned, and a third bridge was completed in 1886. Eventually, this bridge was replaced by a steel arch bridge, which was completed in 1897.

Jacob Cochenour’s War Loss Claim, August 16, 1841.

Jacob Cochenour was an early settler of Bullock’s Corners in the Township of West Flamborough. His father, Jacob Cochenour Sr., was an American who settled in this area in 1785 on 200 acres of Crown Land along the Spencer Creek.

Photograph - P.D. Graybil Age 13, August 1896

A photograph of P.D. Graybil, age 13, August 1896.

Niagara Falls/Niagara Power, 1792, 1798, 1829, 1832, 1836, 1838, 1848, 1852-1853, 1855, 1859, 1871, 1873, 1875-1876, 1878, 1880-1881, 1883, 1885-1888, 1890-1909, 1916-1917, n.d.

A finding aid for collection RG 86. This archive contains materials relating to Niagara Falls and its development during the late 19th and early 20th century, with particular focus on power operations.

National Intelligencer, 15 August 1811 (vol. 11, no. 1692) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

American Mercury, 16 August 1814 (vol. 31, 1572) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. The 1814 Aug. issues report events of the Battle of Chippewa.

The American Mercury, 2 August 1814 (vol. 30, no. 1570)

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. The 1814 Aug. issues report events of the Battle of Chippewa

The War, 1 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 6) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 8 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 7) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 15 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 8) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 22 August 1812 (vol.1, no. 9) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 29 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 10) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada at the annual convocation, 1875

Annual Convocation proceedings for the year 1875. The title varies slightly and convocation is held at different cities or towns in Canada. Eighteenth annual convocation.