Approximate estimate of the cost of constructing and completing the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway to St. Catharines

Approximate estimate of the cost of constructing and completing the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway to St. Catharines signed by S.D. Woodruff (2 pages, handwritten), Jan. 8, 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month ending Dec. 1, 1854

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month ending Dec. 1, 1854, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Jan. 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month of Oct., 1855. This document is water damaged and full of holes. The list of prices is almost completely illegible. The document is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Nov. 1855.

Chart and a memo regarding the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from Port Dalhousie to St. Catharines

Chart and a memo (4 pages, handwritten) regarding the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from Port Dalhousie to St. Catharines. This is an explanation reflecting the differences between the approximate and final estimate. The memo is slightly stained and the chart is slightly torn. This does not affect the text, Jan. 2, 1856.

Chart of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from St. Catharines to Thorold estimates

Chart of Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from St. Catharines to Thorold estimates. This document is slightly burnt and torn. Text is slightly affected. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Dec. 27, 1856.

Second Welland Canal - Book 1, Survey Map 11 - St. Catharines and Locks 3 and 4

Survey map of the Second Welland Canal created by the Welland Canal Company showing the Town of St. Catharines. Identified structures associated with the Canal include Lock 3 and its Lock House, Lock 4 and its Lock House, Hydraulic Race, and a floating tow path. The surveyors' measurements and notes can be seen in red and black ink and pencil. Local area landmarks are also identified and include streets and roads (ex. Geneva Street, Ontario Street, St. Paul Street, and Merritville Road), Lincoln Mills and its Store House, T. M. Merritt's Store House, Cooper Shop, L. Shickluna's Dry Dock, Peter McGill's Grist Mill, J. Flint's Saw Factory, T. Hosteter's Gristing Mill, J. Dougan Builder's shop or office, Norris and Nelson Mill, G. N. Oil Foundry and its Machine Shop and Boiler, a barrel shed, woolen factory, Estate of P. Nihen (or T. Nihan), Norris and Nelson's Wharf, the W. C. Office, and structures (possibly houses) or small properties belonging to T. Adams, and A. K. Boomer. Properties and property owners of note are: Concession 6 Lots 16, 17, and 18, Concession 7 Lots 16, 17, and 18, Alva Dittrick, James R. Benson, W. B. Robinson, and C. Phelps.

Second Welland Canal - Book 1, Survey Map 12 - St. Catharines and Lock 4

Survey map of the Second Welland Canal created by the Welland Canal Company showing the Town of St. Catharines. Identified structures associated with the Canal include Lock 4, Hydraulic Race, floating tow path, and the Canal waterway itself. The surveyors' measurements and notes can be seen in red and black ink and pencil. Local area landmarks are also identified and include streets and roads (ex. Geneva Street, St. Paul Street, Queenston Street, Niagara Street and Mill Street), C. Phelp's Grist Mill and Store House, Stinson's Distillery, and several unnamed bridges. Properties and property owners of note are: Concession 6 Lot 16, J. R. Benson, Calvin Phelps, J. Hudson, David Gray, A. Roberts, Mrs. McDonell, J. S. McDonell, T. B. Wragg, J. Donaldson, W. Barr Jr., C. L. Hall, G. Ward, Ridout Bros and Co., and the St. Catharines Grass Co.

Estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines during the month ending Aug. 31, 1854.

Estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines during the month of August, 1854, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Sept. 1854.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month of Jan. 1855, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Feb. 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the months of Feb. and March, 1855, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Apr. 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines during the month of June 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month of June 1855, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Jul. 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell

Chart of estimate of work done on the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway by Messrs. Brown and McDonell, contractors, on sections 1, 2, and 3 ending at St. Catharines for the month of Sept. 1855, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 1855.