HG 295.70-295.80 Thin Section

This sample contains two different domains; a coarse grained domain with well dispersed clasts, and a fine grained domain that potentially contains organics. The coarser grained domain contains comet structures, lineations and minor rotation without a central grain.

HG 297.25-297.35a Thin Section

Brown sediment with well dispersed clasts. Clasts range from small to medium in size and sub-angular to sub-rounded in shape. Alternating domains can be seen (light and dark). Darker domains appear organic rich. Lineations can also be seen throughout the sample.

HG 297.25-297.35b Thin Section

Fine grained sample with some small clasts. The small clasts are sub-angular to sub-rounded in shape. Organic materials can be seen throughout the sample (darker areas). Lineations are also present throughout the sample.

HG 299.65-299.80 Thin Section

Brown sediment with clasts ranging from small to medium in size. They are sub-angular to sub-rounded in shape. Lineations are abundant throughout the sample. Minor grain stacking and crushing can also be seen.

Note that John Brown has done grading in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown [known as Merritton prior to amalgamation with St. Catharines in 1961]

Note that John Brown has done grading in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown [known as Merritton prior to amalgamation with St. Catharines in 1961]. This document is badly stained and faded. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff, 1855.

Note that John Brown has graveled in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown

Note that John Brown has graveled in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 18, 1855.

Note stating that John Brown has done grading in the section of railway between Geneva Street and Slabtown

Note stating that John Brown has done grading in the section of railway between Geneva Street and Slabtown. This document is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Dec. 12, 1855.

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Grantham Railway

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Grantham Railway by John Brown for February, 1856. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, engineer, March 1856.

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Grantham Railway

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Grantham Railway by John Brown for March, April and May 1856.

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Grantham Railway

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Grantham Railway by John Brown for May, 1856. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, engineer, June 3, 1856.

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station

Chart of estimate of work done on Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway in the section between Geneva Street and Thorold Station of the Great Western Railway by John Brown for November, 1856. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff. The document is stained and damaged. Text is slightly affected, Nov. 1856.

Pay roll voucher #27 from the Engineer Department of the Welland Railway for sundries for the month of August, 1857. A section of the list has been cut from the page, Aug. 31, 1857

Pay roll voucher #27 from the Engineer Department of the Welland Railway for sundries for the month of August, 1857. A section of the list has been cut from the page, Aug. 31, 1857.

County of Welland estimate of work done on section no.1 of the tap drain at Marshville by Edward Henderson

County of Welland estimate of work done on section no.1 of the tap drain at Marshville by Edward Henderson, signed by S.D. Woodruff. Estimate no.1, June, 1856.

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on section no. 5 of the tap drain at Marshville by Andrew Mains

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on section no. 5 of the tap drain at Marshville by Andrew Mains, signed by S.D. Woodruff. Estimate no.1, Sept., 1856.

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on section no. 4 of the tap drain at Marshville by Brown and Hershall

County of Welland estimate (copy) of work done on section no. 4 of the tap drain at Marshville by Brown and Hershall, signed by S.D. Woodruff. Estimate no.1, Sept., 1856.